Seeking a part time Finance Manager to work 3 days per week in the office Management Accounts and Reporting Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts Financial reporting to the CEO and board, including commentary on performance and variances Maintenance of budgets and forecasts, with regular updates against actuals Accruals and prepayments management Day-to-Day Finance Operations Purchase ledger: processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs Sales ledger: raising invoices, revenue recognition, and credit control Debt chasing and cash collection Bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, ZAR, USD) Staff expense processing and approval Banking administration Tax, Compliance, and Payroll VAT return preparation and submission Payroll liaison with external payroll provider, including setting up monthly payments Pension and company health scheme administration Sales commission calculations P11D preparation and filing R&D tax credit finance work, supporting claims and documentation Year-End and External Relationships Liaising with external accountants for year-end financial statements and audit preparation Insurance renewals and administration About You Essential Proven experience in a similar finance management or management accountant role, ideally within an SME environment Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (our core accounting platform) Comfortable managing multi-currency transactions and reconciliations Experience with VAT returns, payroll liaison, and year-end accounts processes Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial record-keeping Desirable AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent Experience with Fathom, TrueRev, or similar reporting and analytics tools Familiarity with Breathe HR, Salesforce, and Slack Experience with R&D tax credit claims Background in a technology, SaaS, or healthcare company
May 18, 2026
Full time
Seeking a part time Finance Manager to work 3 days per week in the office Management Accounts and Reporting Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts Financial reporting to the CEO and board, including commentary on performance and variances Maintenance of budgets and forecasts, with regular updates against actuals Accruals and prepayments management Day-to-Day Finance Operations Purchase ledger: processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs Sales ledger: raising invoices, revenue recognition, and credit control Debt chasing and cash collection Bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, ZAR, USD) Staff expense processing and approval Banking administration Tax, Compliance, and Payroll VAT return preparation and submission Payroll liaison with external payroll provider, including setting up monthly payments Pension and company health scheme administration Sales commission calculations P11D preparation and filing R&D tax credit finance work, supporting claims and documentation Year-End and External Relationships Liaising with external accountants for year-end financial statements and audit preparation Insurance renewals and administration About You Essential Proven experience in a similar finance management or management accountant role, ideally within an SME environment Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (our core accounting platform) Comfortable managing multi-currency transactions and reconciliations Experience with VAT returns, payroll liaison, and year-end accounts processes Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial record-keeping Desirable AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent Experience with Fathom, TrueRev, or similar reporting and analytics tools Familiarity with Breathe HR, Salesforce, and Slack Experience with R&D tax credit claims Background in a technology, SaaS, or healthcare company
Pear Recruitment: Payroll Administrator Salary: £18 an Hour Hours: Tues Friday 9.30am 1.30pm (16 Hours a week) Our client based in Stanstead Abbotts is looking for a payroll administrator to join friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work part-time, with flexible Hours starting at 16 hours per week, 9.30-1.30 Tuesday to Friday. They are a small accountancy practice that provides a range of services including preparation of annual accounts, VAT returns, tax returns and payroll for a growing portfolio of clients. The primary purpose of the role is to support the Payroll Manager in providing accurate and timely payroll processing for monthly paid clients in line with statutory legislation and company policies. Therefore, thorough knowledge of processing PAYE, NI and pension deductions is required. The role also involves assisting the team in the preparatory work required for annual accounts, tax returns and general duties (training will be provided for this). Excellent Word and Excel skills are essential and knowledge and experience in Sage 50 Payroll software is desirable. We are also looking for strong verbal and written communication skills as the role also involves dealing with enquiries from clients in an efficient and professional manner. Duties Audit of receipts and policy compliance End-to-end payroll processing (Monthly) HMRC reconciliation and submission Query resolution Invoice processing Purchase Order matching and reconciliation Credit card transaction reconciliation and posting Skills Experience in similar Role Accounting Attention to Detail Time management Communication Skills Microsoft Word Excel If you are interested in this Pay roll administrator position and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis. Due to the number of responses we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days you may assume you have not been selected this time - but please apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. Confidentiality All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Pear Recruitment: Payroll Administrator Salary: £18 an Hour Hours: Tues Friday 9.30am 1.30pm (16 Hours a week) Our client based in Stanstead Abbotts is looking for a payroll administrator to join friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work part-time, with flexible Hours starting at 16 hours per week, 9.30-1.30 Tuesday to Friday. They are a small accountancy practice that provides a range of services including preparation of annual accounts, VAT returns, tax returns and payroll for a growing portfolio of clients. The primary purpose of the role is to support the Payroll Manager in providing accurate and timely payroll processing for monthly paid clients in line with statutory legislation and company policies. Therefore, thorough knowledge of processing PAYE, NI and pension deductions is required. The role also involves assisting the team in the preparatory work required for annual accounts, tax returns and general duties (training will be provided for this). Excellent Word and Excel skills are essential and knowledge and experience in Sage 50 Payroll software is desirable. We are also looking for strong verbal and written communication skills as the role also involves dealing with enquiries from clients in an efficient and professional manner. Duties Audit of receipts and policy compliance End-to-end payroll processing (Monthly) HMRC reconciliation and submission Query resolution Invoice processing Purchase Order matching and reconciliation Credit card transaction reconciliation and posting Skills Experience in similar Role Accounting Attention to Detail Time management Communication Skills Microsoft Word Excel If you are interested in this Pay roll administrator position and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis. Due to the number of responses we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days you may assume you have not been selected this time - but please apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. Confidentiality All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.
Are you looking for a part time contract within the finance industry? Are you ACCA qualified and have advanced knowledge of corporation tax? DS Smith are seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Tax Manager to take ownership of the preparation of corporation tax returns and support the UK corporate tax compliance cycle. This is a standalone role suited to a self sufficient tax professional who can quickly embed themselves into the team and deliver high quality work with limited supervision. Job role: Corporate Tax Manager Location: Paddington Square Shifts: 3 days per week Salary: Inside IR35, 90K- 100K Duration: 4-6 months FTC The role will involve engaging and working with a broad range of business stakeholders including external authorities (regulatory, audit, tax), our advisors, regional finance teams the Group Finance team, other corporate functions (Legal, HR, operations) and shared services. It will also provide the right candidate with an excellent opportunity to review and evolve the existing compliance and reporting processes and functions and be part of and shape the journey as DS Smith relists and returns to being an independent listed group. Responsibilities: Finalisation of UK corporation tax returns for the year ended 30 April 2025 and preparation of the returns eight-month period to 31 December 2025 including capital allowances, group relief, and any adjustments required under UK tax legislation and Prepare and maintain supporting workpapers, schedules, and documentation for internal review and HMRC audit readiness. Preparation of tax numbers and disclosures in the statutory accounts of 20 UK companies for eight-month period to 31 December 2025. Managing cross-border withholding taxes compliance, where the UK is a counterparty, including tax residency certificates and clearances, CT61 reporting. Assist with the development and ongoing oversight of the Tax Control Framework including assisting with internal controls, governance processes and tax risk management policies Keep up to date with changes in UK corporate tax legislation and apply them appropriately and liaise with external advisors where necessary to support more complex technical matters. Roll-forward of UK QIP calculations. Requirements: CTA / ACA / ACCA) qualified with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. Strong UK corporate tax experience, ideally gained in both practice and an inhouse environment. Proven ability to prepare corporation tax returns independently and manage compliance cycles without close supervision. Strong understanding of UK tax legislation, tax accounting, and HMRC processes. Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Paid holiday Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.
May 18, 2026
Seasonal
Are you looking for a part time contract within the finance industry? Are you ACCA qualified and have advanced knowledge of corporation tax? DS Smith are seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Tax Manager to take ownership of the preparation of corporation tax returns and support the UK corporate tax compliance cycle. This is a standalone role suited to a self sufficient tax professional who can quickly embed themselves into the team and deliver high quality work with limited supervision. Job role: Corporate Tax Manager Location: Paddington Square Shifts: 3 days per week Salary: Inside IR35, 90K- 100K Duration: 4-6 months FTC The role will involve engaging and working with a broad range of business stakeholders including external authorities (regulatory, audit, tax), our advisors, regional finance teams the Group Finance team, other corporate functions (Legal, HR, operations) and shared services. It will also provide the right candidate with an excellent opportunity to review and evolve the existing compliance and reporting processes and functions and be part of and shape the journey as DS Smith relists and returns to being an independent listed group. Responsibilities: Finalisation of UK corporation tax returns for the year ended 30 April 2025 and preparation of the returns eight-month period to 31 December 2025 including capital allowances, group relief, and any adjustments required under UK tax legislation and Prepare and maintain supporting workpapers, schedules, and documentation for internal review and HMRC audit readiness. Preparation of tax numbers and disclosures in the statutory accounts of 20 UK companies for eight-month period to 31 December 2025. Managing cross-border withholding taxes compliance, where the UK is a counterparty, including tax residency certificates and clearances, CT61 reporting. Assist with the development and ongoing oversight of the Tax Control Framework including assisting with internal controls, governance processes and tax risk management policies Keep up to date with changes in UK corporate tax legislation and apply them appropriately and liaise with external advisors where necessary to support more complex technical matters. Roll-forward of UK QIP calculations. Requirements: CTA / ACA / ACCA) qualified with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. Strong UK corporate tax experience, ideally gained in both practice and an inhouse environment. Proven ability to prepare corporation tax returns independently and manage compliance cycles without close supervision. Strong understanding of UK tax legislation, tax accounting, and HMRC processes. Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Paid holiday Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.
Role: Accounts and Business Advisory Senior Manager Location: Stockport Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum Permanent 37.5 hours per week Overview and Opportunity We are working with a leading professional services firm in their search for an experienced Accounts Senior Manager to join their Stockport branch. Job description This is a senior leadership role suited to a commercially minded practice professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional client management skills, and a passion for developing people. You will play a key role in overseeing complex client portfolios, delivering strategic business advice, and supporting the continued growth of the practice. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients while driving operational excellence across the team. Main Responsibilities: Manage and develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across a diverse portfolio Deliver strategic accounting and business advisory services tailored to client needs Lead stakeholder meetings and identify opportunities to add value through commercial and operational improvements Oversee accounts preparation and review, ensuring compliance with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements Provide guidance on corporate tax, VAT, audit thresholds, and wider business advisory matters Promote the use of technology and digital solutions to improve efficiency and client outcomes Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture Support business growth through networking, referrals, and identifying new client opportunities Drive continuous improvement across processes, service delivery, and team performance Ideal Candidate: ACA, ACCA, CA qualified or qualified by experience Strong background within an accountancy practice environment Proven experience managing client portfolios and leading teams Excellent technical accounting and advisory knowledge Commercially aware with strong business development capability Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Passionate about developing people and driving service excellence Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Senior leadership opportunity within a growing practice Collaborative and supportive working environment Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio Clear progression and long-term career development opportunities Opportunity to influence operational strategy and practice growth
May 18, 2026
Full time
Role: Accounts and Business Advisory Senior Manager Location: Stockport Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum Permanent 37.5 hours per week Overview and Opportunity We are working with a leading professional services firm in their search for an experienced Accounts Senior Manager to join their Stockport branch. Job description This is a senior leadership role suited to a commercially minded practice professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional client management skills, and a passion for developing people. You will play a key role in overseeing complex client portfolios, delivering strategic business advice, and supporting the continued growth of the practice. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients while driving operational excellence across the team. Main Responsibilities: Manage and develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across a diverse portfolio Deliver strategic accounting and business advisory services tailored to client needs Lead stakeholder meetings and identify opportunities to add value through commercial and operational improvements Oversee accounts preparation and review, ensuring compliance with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements Provide guidance on corporate tax, VAT, audit thresholds, and wider business advisory matters Promote the use of technology and digital solutions to improve efficiency and client outcomes Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture Support business growth through networking, referrals, and identifying new client opportunities Drive continuous improvement across processes, service delivery, and team performance Ideal Candidate: ACA, ACCA, CA qualified or qualified by experience Strong background within an accountancy practice environment Proven experience managing client portfolios and leading teams Excellent technical accounting and advisory knowledge Commercially aware with strong business development capability Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Passionate about developing people and driving service excellence Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Senior leadership opportunity within a growing practice Collaborative and supportive working environment Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio Clear progression and long-term career development opportunities Opportunity to influence operational strategy and practice growth
Financial Reporting Manager Location: Lincoln Salary: up to £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a a well-established and expanding organisation in Lincoln to appoint a technically capable Financial Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional who thrives on untangling complex financial issues, enhancing processes, and contributing to the evolution of a growing business. Working alongside the Financial Controller, wider finance leadership team, and group stakeholders, you will be instrumental in elevating reporting standards, strengthening financial controls, and leading a structured initiative to transform the fixed asset and capital expenditure framework. The role of the Financial Reporting Manager Fixed Asset Improvement Programme Lead the delivery of a clear plan to review, cleanse, and enhance the fixed asset register Investigate and correct historical inaccuracies, misclassifications, and gaps Establish consistent asset classifications aligned with IFRS and group standards Develop and roll out a practical and user-friendly capitalisation policy Capital Expenditure Oversight Collaborate with operational teams to refine CAPEX approval and monitoring processes Ensure accurate capitalisation and timely closure of projects Improve tracking and reporting of work-in-progress (WIP) Strengthen audit trails and supporting documentation Financial Reporting & Compliance Take ownership of month-end and year-end close activities Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial outputs Lead the statutory accounts preparation process Produce key reconciliations, including balance sheet, cash, and tax submissions Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax requirements, and audit expectations Systems & Continuous Improvement Partner with systems teams to optimise fixed asset functionality Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention Enhance data quality and reporting across finance and the wider business Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary contact for all fixed asset-related queries Work cross-functionally with operational and senior stakeholders Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and key deliverables Promote understanding of capitalisation policies across non-finance teams The Ideal candidate for the Financial Reporting Manager Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and accounting environments Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and compliance requirements Proactive and hands-on, with a problem-solving mindset Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively Detail-focused, organised, and self-driven To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Financial Reporting Manager Location: Lincoln Salary: up to £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a a well-established and expanding organisation in Lincoln to appoint a technically capable Financial Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional who thrives on untangling complex financial issues, enhancing processes, and contributing to the evolution of a growing business. Working alongside the Financial Controller, wider finance leadership team, and group stakeholders, you will be instrumental in elevating reporting standards, strengthening financial controls, and leading a structured initiative to transform the fixed asset and capital expenditure framework. The role of the Financial Reporting Manager Fixed Asset Improvement Programme Lead the delivery of a clear plan to review, cleanse, and enhance the fixed asset register Investigate and correct historical inaccuracies, misclassifications, and gaps Establish consistent asset classifications aligned with IFRS and group standards Develop and roll out a practical and user-friendly capitalisation policy Capital Expenditure Oversight Collaborate with operational teams to refine CAPEX approval and monitoring processes Ensure accurate capitalisation and timely closure of projects Improve tracking and reporting of work-in-progress (WIP) Strengthen audit trails and supporting documentation Financial Reporting & Compliance Take ownership of month-end and year-end close activities Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial outputs Lead the statutory accounts preparation process Produce key reconciliations, including balance sheet, cash, and tax submissions Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax requirements, and audit expectations Systems & Continuous Improvement Partner with systems teams to optimise fixed asset functionality Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention Enhance data quality and reporting across finance and the wider business Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary contact for all fixed asset-related queries Work cross-functionally with operational and senior stakeholders Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and key deliverables Promote understanding of capitalisation policies across non-finance teams The Ideal candidate for the Financial Reporting Manager Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and accounting environments Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and compliance requirements Proactive and hands-on, with a problem-solving mindset Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively Detail-focused, organised, and self-driven To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.
Our client, situated near Littlehampton UK, is currently seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to join their finance team. This permanent role offers a chance to work within the finance sector, focusing on accounting and tax-related responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: People / Process Management Manage outsourced service providers, ensuring timely and high-standard delivery within budget. Provide support to the Senior Accountant (Tax). Statutory Reporting & Tax Filings Review indirect tax returns for assigned counties prepared by the Senior Accountant (Tax), ensuring accuracy. Provide day-to-day tax advice and recommend actions to manage VAT liability. Monitor vendor invoice transactions to ensure proper recording of indirect tax. Manage the UK IPR process and customs document alterations through the freight forwarder. Ensure high-standard balance sheet reconciliations. Book entries into the ERP system, maintaining correct VAT accounts. Support tax audits to achieve favourable outcomes. Address and resolve system, process, and invoice issues. Monitor VAT regulations for EMEA and ensure necessary implementations. Research EMEA implementation of E-invoicing and work with IT on implementation. Support the Senior Manager, Finance in global implementation of "indirect tax" of S4 Hana. Assist with ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Senior Manager, Finance. Other Responsibilities Enforce corporate and local policies, procedures, and controls. Support development of the European finance function. Assist the Senior Manager, Finance and regional teams with initiatives. Job Requirements: Experience in managing multiple priorities and tasks Strong ability to influence others Excellent attention to detail and communication skills Proficiency in global indirect tax/VAT Working knowledge of US GAAP, other GAAP experience advantageous Fluency in English, a second language is advantageous Advanced Excel capabilities Qualified Accountant ACCA, CTA, or ICAEW (or equivalent) Degree (or equivalent) Experience: Substantial experience in indirect tax reporting International/European exposure Experience in manufacturing organisations is highly desired Experience with US-led multi-nationals is strongly preferred Significant experience with SAP (ECC & S4) with a focus on tax-related settings Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunities for professional development Supportive and collaborative working environment Employee benefits package If you have a strong background in finance and a passion for indirect tax analysis, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Littlehampton, UK.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Our client, situated near Littlehampton UK, is currently seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to join their finance team. This permanent role offers a chance to work within the finance sector, focusing on accounting and tax-related responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: People / Process Management Manage outsourced service providers, ensuring timely and high-standard delivery within budget. Provide support to the Senior Accountant (Tax). Statutory Reporting & Tax Filings Review indirect tax returns for assigned counties prepared by the Senior Accountant (Tax), ensuring accuracy. Provide day-to-day tax advice and recommend actions to manage VAT liability. Monitor vendor invoice transactions to ensure proper recording of indirect tax. Manage the UK IPR process and customs document alterations through the freight forwarder. Ensure high-standard balance sheet reconciliations. Book entries into the ERP system, maintaining correct VAT accounts. Support tax audits to achieve favourable outcomes. Address and resolve system, process, and invoice issues. Monitor VAT regulations for EMEA and ensure necessary implementations. Research EMEA implementation of E-invoicing and work with IT on implementation. Support the Senior Manager, Finance in global implementation of "indirect tax" of S4 Hana. Assist with ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Senior Manager, Finance. Other Responsibilities Enforce corporate and local policies, procedures, and controls. Support development of the European finance function. Assist the Senior Manager, Finance and regional teams with initiatives. Job Requirements: Experience in managing multiple priorities and tasks Strong ability to influence others Excellent attention to detail and communication skills Proficiency in global indirect tax/VAT Working knowledge of US GAAP, other GAAP experience advantageous Fluency in English, a second language is advantageous Advanced Excel capabilities Qualified Accountant ACCA, CTA, or ICAEW (or equivalent) Degree (or equivalent) Experience: Substantial experience in indirect tax reporting International/European exposure Experience in manufacturing organisations is highly desired Experience with US-led multi-nationals is strongly preferred Significant experience with SAP (ECC & S4) with a focus on tax-related settings Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunities for professional development Supportive and collaborative working environment Employee benefits package If you have a strong background in finance and a passion for indirect tax analysis, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Littlehampton, UK.
Are you a Director that's looking to make the step up to Partner in the next 6-12 months? Would you like to join a modern firm that is all about its people? A culture first environment that is sociable, supportive and hard working, with very attainable partner level progression within 6-12 months of joining the business? We are now supporting a unique multi-service professional firm with their search for an experienced Director. If you're an accountant with mixed audit, accounts and tax experience, looking to undertake a varied but tailored role, this could suit you. The firm support an international client base of expanding companies from a range of locations around the world and this role offers periodic international travel to clients around the world. If you're someone that's looking to progress with a firm that genuinely cares about their employees and provides continued opportunities to develop, please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for a confidential chat. To be considered for this Director opportunity you must; Be ACA or ACCA Qualified. Have experience in general practice as a Senior Manager, Director or Partner. Have a strong mixed general practice experience across audit, accounts and tax although an audit focus would be beneficial. If you would like the opportunity to join a successful and modern firm, where there is the very real opportunity to progress in a short space of time, please don't hesitate to contact us! Roland White is an Accounting and Finance recruitment specialist that delivers quality driven support to businesses and individuals in a range of industries, across London and the South East. We partner professionals and deliver a personalised service to help you secure the next move that is right for you! Roland White is a recruitment agency and is advertising this on behalf of one of its clients. For more information on this opportunity or our other roles and how we can help you, please contact us via our website.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Are you a Director that's looking to make the step up to Partner in the next 6-12 months? Would you like to join a modern firm that is all about its people? A culture first environment that is sociable, supportive and hard working, with very attainable partner level progression within 6-12 months of joining the business? We are now supporting a unique multi-service professional firm with their search for an experienced Director. If you're an accountant with mixed audit, accounts and tax experience, looking to undertake a varied but tailored role, this could suit you. The firm support an international client base of expanding companies from a range of locations around the world and this role offers periodic international travel to clients around the world. If you're someone that's looking to progress with a firm that genuinely cares about their employees and provides continued opportunities to develop, please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for a confidential chat. To be considered for this Director opportunity you must; Be ACA or ACCA Qualified. Have experience in general practice as a Senior Manager, Director or Partner. Have a strong mixed general practice experience across audit, accounts and tax although an audit focus would be beneficial. If you would like the opportunity to join a successful and modern firm, where there is the very real opportunity to progress in a short space of time, please don't hesitate to contact us! Roland White is an Accounting and Finance recruitment specialist that delivers quality driven support to businesses and individuals in a range of industries, across London and the South East. We partner professionals and deliver a personalised service to help you secure the next move that is right for you! Roland White is a recruitment agency and is advertising this on behalf of one of its clients. For more information on this opportunity or our other roles and how we can help you, please contact us via our website.
Role: Accounts and Audit Senior Location: Oswestry Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 plus excellent benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, (degrees of flexibility on offer) Benefits: Excellent package Our client, a leading firm of Accountants, with offices across the West Midlands, is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Accounts and Audit Senior as a result of growth within its current and high achieving team. Duties for the Accounts and Audit Senior: Preparation of accounts from incomplete records Utilisation of software packages such as Xero, Sage and Quickbooks where required Preparation of business tax computations. Correspondence with clients and agencies such as the HMRC Attending Clients' premises to perform accounting, auditing or computer functions You will report direct to the Managers, Directors and Partners of the firm You will be required to attend in-house and external training courses to meet with continued professional development requirements or study with our external training providers if you are currently studying a professional qualification You will work as an effective team member to ensure all client deadlines and requirements are met. Experience for the Accounts and Audit Senior: Experience within a similar role is preferred Ideally you should be ACA/ACCA Qualified for at least 2 years - though AAT, newly qualified or part qualified individuals are encouraged to apply All industry sector experiences will be considered This is an immediate need, so please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch in due course.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Role: Accounts and Audit Senior Location: Oswestry Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 plus excellent benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, (degrees of flexibility on offer) Benefits: Excellent package Our client, a leading firm of Accountants, with offices across the West Midlands, is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Accounts and Audit Senior as a result of growth within its current and high achieving team. Duties for the Accounts and Audit Senior: Preparation of accounts from incomplete records Utilisation of software packages such as Xero, Sage and Quickbooks where required Preparation of business tax computations. Correspondence with clients and agencies such as the HMRC Attending Clients' premises to perform accounting, auditing or computer functions You will report direct to the Managers, Directors and Partners of the firm You will be required to attend in-house and external training courses to meet with continued professional development requirements or study with our external training providers if you are currently studying a professional qualification You will work as an effective team member to ensure all client deadlines and requirements are met. Experience for the Accounts and Audit Senior: Experience within a similar role is preferred Ideally you should be ACA/ACCA Qualified for at least 2 years - though AAT, newly qualified or part qualified individuals are encouraged to apply All industry sector experiences will be considered This is an immediate need, so please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch in due course.
Are you seeking the next step in your Audit career? We have a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Manager to join a growing, independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Huddersfield. This firm offers a range of services from accounts, audit, tax, corporate finance, and much more! Established over a century ago, this firm works with a variety of clients, ensuring you get well-rounded experience to keep your work life balanced and interesting! As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high quality audit and assurance services, including preparing and reviewing audit plans. Identifying ways to maximise the relationship with the client and delivering added value where necessary. Delegating workflow, reviewing work, and providing training to junior members of the Audit Team. Directly reporting into key stakeholders to update on Audit findings. To be applicable for this Audit Manager position, ideally you will meet the following: ACA or ACCA qualified. Experience working as an Audit Manager / Assistant Manager in Practice, feeling comfortable managing a portfolio of clients. Experience supporting and training junior team members. What's on offer? 24 days annual leave + bank holidays. Flexible working times Hybrid opportunities. Nearby parking. Salary from £50,000p/a to £60,000p/a If you are interested in this Audit Manager position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson 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 18, 2026
Full time
Are you seeking the next step in your Audit career? We have a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Manager to join a growing, independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Huddersfield. This firm offers a range of services from accounts, audit, tax, corporate finance, and much more! Established over a century ago, this firm works with a variety of clients, ensuring you get well-rounded experience to keep your work life balanced and interesting! As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high quality audit and assurance services, including preparing and reviewing audit plans. Identifying ways to maximise the relationship with the client and delivering added value where necessary. Delegating workflow, reviewing work, and providing training to junior members of the Audit Team. Directly reporting into key stakeholders to update on Audit findings. To be applicable for this Audit Manager position, ideally you will meet the following: ACA or ACCA qualified. Experience working as an Audit Manager / Assistant Manager in Practice, feeling comfortable managing a portfolio of clients. Experience supporting and training junior team members. What's on offer? 24 days annual leave + bank holidays. Flexible working times Hybrid opportunities. Nearby parking. Salary from £50,000p/a to £60,000p/a If you are interested in this Audit Manager position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson 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.
Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice Opportunity Overview As an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice , based in Milton Keynes, you'll join a well-established, award-recognised audit function within a leading professional services environment, known for strong development pathways and a genuinely supportive culture. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a varied, high-responsibility position within Milton Keynes, working closely with experienced leadership teams while gaining exposure to a diverse client portfolio and technically challenging assignments. The wider Milton Keynes office environment is fast-paced yet collaborative, offering a strong balance of progression and work-life quality. You'll be joining a top 50 professional services environment where quality, training, and long-term career development are genuinely prioritised. What you'll be doing In this Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice role, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key part in delivering high-quality audit and financial reporting work: Planning, leading, and completing audit assignments across a wide range of clients and sectors Supervising and supporting junior team members through fieldwork and technical queries Managing audit files through to completion, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with deadlines Preparing statutory financial statements, including consolidated accounts under relevant reporting standards Drafting corporation tax computations and supporting wider compliance work Producing clear, commercially focused recommendations following audit fieldwork Acting as a key point of contact for clients and contributing to strong working relationships What we're looking for ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards qualification with strong exam progression Solid background in external audit within a professional practice environment Strong technical understanding of financial reporting and audit methodology Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and take ownership of assignments Experience reviewing and supporting junior team members is highly desirable Exposure to complex or varied client structures would be advantageous What's on offer Competitive salary: £48,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working model with strong flexibility built in Clear progression routes into Assistant Manager and Manager levels Exposure to a broad and technically interesting client base Ongoing professional development and structured training support Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on quality and progression Modern systems and tools to support efficient delivery
May 18, 2026
Full time
Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice Opportunity Overview As an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice , based in Milton Keynes, you'll join a well-established, award-recognised audit function within a leading professional services environment, known for strong development pathways and a genuinely supportive culture. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a varied, high-responsibility position within Milton Keynes, working closely with experienced leadership teams while gaining exposure to a diverse client portfolio and technically challenging assignments. The wider Milton Keynes office environment is fast-paced yet collaborative, offering a strong balance of progression and work-life quality. You'll be joining a top 50 professional services environment where quality, training, and long-term career development are genuinely prioritised. What you'll be doing In this Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice role, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key part in delivering high-quality audit and financial reporting work: Planning, leading, and completing audit assignments across a wide range of clients and sectors Supervising and supporting junior team members through fieldwork and technical queries Managing audit files through to completion, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with deadlines Preparing statutory financial statements, including consolidated accounts under relevant reporting standards Drafting corporation tax computations and supporting wider compliance work Producing clear, commercially focused recommendations following audit fieldwork Acting as a key point of contact for clients and contributing to strong working relationships What we're looking for ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards qualification with strong exam progression Solid background in external audit within a professional practice environment Strong technical understanding of financial reporting and audit methodology Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and take ownership of assignments Experience reviewing and supporting junior team members is highly desirable Exposure to complex or varied client structures would be advantageous What's on offer Competitive salary: £48,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working model with strong flexibility built in Clear progression routes into Assistant Manager and Manager levels Exposure to a broad and technically interesting client base Ongoing professional development and structured training support Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on quality and progression Modern systems and tools to support efficient delivery
This is a fantastic opportunity for a general practice Accounts & Tax Manager to join a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants in Sevenoaks, who are looking for a future partner. There are very clear and realistic progression prospects on offer with this fantastic practice, as it's part of a succession plan. You will join between Manager and Director level with a clear plan in place based on your experience and aspirations. This is a rare and really exciting opportunity in Sevenoaks, Kent! As part of this position, you will work closely with the Partners and be responsible for your own personal portfolio, and a small team. Your work will be focused on general practice accounts & tax services to a range of sole traders, partnerships and ltd companies, predominately focused on owner managed businesses with turnovers up to 100m. Our client operates a modern and friendly working environment, where they priorities work life balance, and have a strong staff retention rate as a consequence. Key responsibilities will include: Managing your own client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and ltd companies. Oversee and reviewing production of company accounts, financial statements, corporation tax and personal tax. Building strong relationships across all teams and managers. Liaising regularly with clients to ensure strong and trusted partnership. Ensure timely and efficient delivery. Working with the partners to ensure the smooth running of the business. Opportunity to get involved in business development/ marketing as necessary. Opportunity to get involved with audit work, if of interest. Requirements Preferably qualified ACA/ACCA or by experience. 5-10+ years experience within an accountancy practice experience. Experience preparing accounts and tax returns. Experience of QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous. Benefits 65,000 - 85,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. Comprehensive benefits package Clear partner to Partnership in the future. A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer. Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to discuss this opportunity and similar vacancies in more detail. (phone number removed) (url removed)
May 17, 2026
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for a general practice Accounts & Tax Manager to join a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants in Sevenoaks, who are looking for a future partner. There are very clear and realistic progression prospects on offer with this fantastic practice, as it's part of a succession plan. You will join between Manager and Director level with a clear plan in place based on your experience and aspirations. This is a rare and really exciting opportunity in Sevenoaks, Kent! As part of this position, you will work closely with the Partners and be responsible for your own personal portfolio, and a small team. Your work will be focused on general practice accounts & tax services to a range of sole traders, partnerships and ltd companies, predominately focused on owner managed businesses with turnovers up to 100m. Our client operates a modern and friendly working environment, where they priorities work life balance, and have a strong staff retention rate as a consequence. Key responsibilities will include: Managing your own client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and ltd companies. Oversee and reviewing production of company accounts, financial statements, corporation tax and personal tax. Building strong relationships across all teams and managers. Liaising regularly with clients to ensure strong and trusted partnership. Ensure timely and efficient delivery. Working with the partners to ensure the smooth running of the business. Opportunity to get involved in business development/ marketing as necessary. Opportunity to get involved with audit work, if of interest. Requirements Preferably qualified ACA/ACCA or by experience. 5-10+ years experience within an accountancy practice experience. Experience preparing accounts and tax returns. Experience of QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous. Benefits 65,000 - 85,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. Comprehensive benefits package Clear partner to Partnership in the future. A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer. Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to discuss this opportunity and similar vacancies in more detail. (phone number removed) (url removed)
Are you either a fully ACA qualified or exam qualified (or a finalist with one or two exams remaining) Accounts & Audit Senior / General Practice Senior from an independent practice firm looking to upgrade to a very good quality, traditional medium size London based accountancy firm and carry out a varied role consisting of accounts preparation work, audit assignments, tax returns and various advisory based projects? Do you have a strong exam history in your ACA exams? Are you keen to work in a very good quality firm with excellent progression to manager grade on offer? If so, in this newly created role due to growth, your time will be split 50% statutory accounts preparation and tax returns with 50% spent on audit & assurance assignments. The firm is happy to provide audit training if someone needs further training how to lead audits. Based in a general practice role in a good quality ACA training firm with 60 staff, you will be responsible for preparing statutory accounts for a wide range of clients, most being Limited Companies and FRS 102 accounts, drafting corporation tax computations and leading audit assignments from planning to completion. Most clients will be London based and to £80m turnover. You will deal with client queries, technical research, HMRC queries and also be responsible for supervising juniors and reviewing their work. You will gain exposure to a wide range of UK and international clients, including groups, from sectors including property, legal, financial services, technology, media and entertainment, renewable energy, retail and other interesting sectors. Your role will be varied, challenging and hugely enjoyable with great progression prospects to manager grade on offer. The firm would look at a recently qualified ACA, someone exam qualified, or someone with one or two exams remaining if they had first time passes in every exam to date. This firm has had great success with people who have trained outside of London and want to relocate to a London firm for the exposure and opportunities on offer. The firm also offer hybrid working and allows all staff to work from home 2 days a week. To be considered for this new role (May 2026) you must have at least three years experience, probably in a small or medium size accountancy firm and be fully ACA qualified, exam qualified or a finalist. First time passes are highly desirable. You must have experience of preparing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, leading audits from planning to completion, supervising juniors and managing clients. Experience of a wide range of software packages, including Caseware would be an advantage as is a desire to work in a mixed general practice role. You must be professional, be a team player, and be looking to progress at a rapid pace. The firm welcomes applications from candidates looking to relocate to London from another UK based practice firm. This growing accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of high profile and growing London based clients as well as international clients. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. This is a unique opportunity for an ACA qualified or exam qualified Accounts & Audit Senior / General Practice Senior to join an entrepreneurial and forward thinking practice and play a role of great importance to the continued growth of the firm. It is also a great opportunity to progress to Manager level in a short space of time.
May 17, 2026
Full time
Are you either a fully ACA qualified or exam qualified (or a finalist with one or two exams remaining) Accounts & Audit Senior / General Practice Senior from an independent practice firm looking to upgrade to a very good quality, traditional medium size London based accountancy firm and carry out a varied role consisting of accounts preparation work, audit assignments, tax returns and various advisory based projects? Do you have a strong exam history in your ACA exams? Are you keen to work in a very good quality firm with excellent progression to manager grade on offer? If so, in this newly created role due to growth, your time will be split 50% statutory accounts preparation and tax returns with 50% spent on audit & assurance assignments. The firm is happy to provide audit training if someone needs further training how to lead audits. Based in a general practice role in a good quality ACA training firm with 60 staff, you will be responsible for preparing statutory accounts for a wide range of clients, most being Limited Companies and FRS 102 accounts, drafting corporation tax computations and leading audit assignments from planning to completion. Most clients will be London based and to £80m turnover. You will deal with client queries, technical research, HMRC queries and also be responsible for supervising juniors and reviewing their work. You will gain exposure to a wide range of UK and international clients, including groups, from sectors including property, legal, financial services, technology, media and entertainment, renewable energy, retail and other interesting sectors. Your role will be varied, challenging and hugely enjoyable with great progression prospects to manager grade on offer. The firm would look at a recently qualified ACA, someone exam qualified, or someone with one or two exams remaining if they had first time passes in every exam to date. This firm has had great success with people who have trained outside of London and want to relocate to a London firm for the exposure and opportunities on offer. The firm also offer hybrid working and allows all staff to work from home 2 days a week. To be considered for this new role (May 2026) you must have at least three years experience, probably in a small or medium size accountancy firm and be fully ACA qualified, exam qualified or a finalist. First time passes are highly desirable. You must have experience of preparing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, leading audits from planning to completion, supervising juniors and managing clients. Experience of a wide range of software packages, including Caseware would be an advantage as is a desire to work in a mixed general practice role. You must be professional, be a team player, and be looking to progress at a rapid pace. The firm welcomes applications from candidates looking to relocate to London from another UK based practice firm. This growing accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of high profile and growing London based clients as well as international clients. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. This is a unique opportunity for an ACA qualified or exam qualified Accounts & Audit Senior / General Practice Senior to join an entrepreneurial and forward thinking practice and play a role of great importance to the continued growth of the firm. It is also a great opportunity to progress to Manager level in a short space of time.
Role: Finance Manager Location: Wisbech Salary: 40-45k The purpose of the Finance Manager is to lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and strategic support to senior leadership. The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations of the group businesses, managing the finance team, and providing insight to drive business performance. Building a trusted professional relationship with the bank and external auditors is essential. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager; Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis. Overseeing the preparation of Hong Kong management and statutory accounts. Deliver insightful commentary to explain what the financial numbers represent. Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Produce year-end statutory accounts in collaboration with the financial controller and auditors. Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital. Oversee banking relationships and monitor company liquidity. Ensure payments, receipts, and banking activities are timely and accurate. Maintain robust financial controls across the organisation. Support internal and external audits. Ensure compliance with tax obligations (VAT, corporation tax support, payroll tax). Fixed Asset Management. Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team (Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk and Office Junior). Oversee workload planning and probationary performance reviews. Promote a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement. Analyse KPIs, trends, and operational performance drivers. Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process optimisation. Skills/Experience Required for the Finance Manager; Professional qualification minimum AAT level 4 with strong experience. Minimum 7 years in an accounting or finance role. Strong understanding of financial reporting and budgeting processes. Advanced Excel Skills. Must be a highly ethical and trustworthy individual. Must hold strong time management and organisational skills, whilst retaining an ability to flex and adapt where needed. Experience of managing a small finance team demonstrating excellent people skills. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to work independently on own initiative, and within a team environment. Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail. If you feel the above Finance Manager specification matches your professional background, click apply.
May 17, 2026
Full time
Role: Finance Manager Location: Wisbech Salary: 40-45k The purpose of the Finance Manager is to lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and strategic support to senior leadership. The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations of the group businesses, managing the finance team, and providing insight to drive business performance. Building a trusted professional relationship with the bank and external auditors is essential. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager; Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis. Overseeing the preparation of Hong Kong management and statutory accounts. Deliver insightful commentary to explain what the financial numbers represent. Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Produce year-end statutory accounts in collaboration with the financial controller and auditors. Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital. Oversee banking relationships and monitor company liquidity. Ensure payments, receipts, and banking activities are timely and accurate. Maintain robust financial controls across the organisation. Support internal and external audits. Ensure compliance with tax obligations (VAT, corporation tax support, payroll tax). Fixed Asset Management. Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team (Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk and Office Junior). Oversee workload planning and probationary performance reviews. Promote a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement. Analyse KPIs, trends, and operational performance drivers. Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process optimisation. Skills/Experience Required for the Finance Manager; Professional qualification minimum AAT level 4 with strong experience. Minimum 7 years in an accounting or finance role. Strong understanding of financial reporting and budgeting processes. Advanced Excel Skills. Must be a highly ethical and trustworthy individual. Must hold strong time management and organisational skills, whilst retaining an ability to flex and adapt where needed. Experience of managing a small finance team demonstrating excellent people skills. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to work independently on own initiative, and within a team environment. Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail. If you feel the above Finance Manager specification matches your professional background, click apply.
Digital Services Manager - South West (J239) Up to £35k Our client is seeking a digital services manager, this role will be based across the South West on a hybrid working basis, with flexibility to work across all offices. Why join? Our client offers more than just a job - they offer a place to grow. You'll benefit from: A collaborative and down-to-earth culture The opportunity to shape and lead meaningful digital change across the firm Hybrid and flexible working to support work/life balance A strong focus on wellbeing, development, and continuous improvement The chance to work closely with Partners and senior leaders on strategic initiatives Main Duties This role plays a central part in delivering client-facing digital change across the firm. You'll lead cloud accounting migrations, improve onboarding and automation, and help raise data quality and integration across core systems - including Practice Engine, Filestore and Summa Tech. Your work will directly enhance client experience, efficiency, and compliance across the firm. Leading and delivering cloud accounting migrations to Xero and QuickBooks, including full ledger transfers, opening balance reconciliations, bank feed setup, app integrations, and go-live support Running discovery workshops to understand client needs, map current processes, and design future-state workflows that reduce manual input and duplication Managing client onboarding journeys (including Summa Tech) to improve turnaround times and create a strong first impression Line-managing members of the Digital Services team, allocating work, coaching best practice, and overseeing quality assurance Setting standards for documentation, workflows, checklists, and effective handovers to Accounts, Tax, Payroll and Bookkeeping teams Championing high standards of data hygiene across Practice Engine and Filestore, ensuring records are complete, consistent, and audit-ready Embedding compliant onboarding processes, including CDD/AML through Summa Tech, and supporting annual review cycles Working closely with Partners and Managers to scope proposals, build business cases, and present solutions to clients and internal stakeholders Tracking outcomes, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement across digital services Experience Ideally, you'll have: At least 5 years' experience delivering cloud accounting solutions using Xero and QuickBooks Online Proven experience leading client-facing projects from discovery through to migration, cut-over and post-go-live support Relevant practical experience is essential Xero and/or QuickBooks Online certifications (Advanced preferred) Strong practical knowledge of ledger migrations, bank feeds, chart of accounts design, VAT setup, and the wider app ecosystem (data capture, expenses, payments) Experience line-managing, mentoring, and quality-checking the work of others Confidence working with systems such as Practice Engine, Filestore and project management tools (e.g. Trello or similar) Experience using onboarding and automation platforms such as Summa Tech Knowledge of KYC/AML workflows Experience working in a professional services environment Familiarity with Digita and/or Sage tax suites Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, for data transformation and validation Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both clients and colleagues Due to the high volume of interest we receive, we aren't always able to respond to every candidate individually. If you haven't heard from us within 10 working days, it unfortunately means your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
May 17, 2026
Full time
Digital Services Manager - South West (J239) Up to £35k Our client is seeking a digital services manager, this role will be based across the South West on a hybrid working basis, with flexibility to work across all offices. Why join? Our client offers more than just a job - they offer a place to grow. You'll benefit from: A collaborative and down-to-earth culture The opportunity to shape and lead meaningful digital change across the firm Hybrid and flexible working to support work/life balance A strong focus on wellbeing, development, and continuous improvement The chance to work closely with Partners and senior leaders on strategic initiatives Main Duties This role plays a central part in delivering client-facing digital change across the firm. You'll lead cloud accounting migrations, improve onboarding and automation, and help raise data quality and integration across core systems - including Practice Engine, Filestore and Summa Tech. Your work will directly enhance client experience, efficiency, and compliance across the firm. Leading and delivering cloud accounting migrations to Xero and QuickBooks, including full ledger transfers, opening balance reconciliations, bank feed setup, app integrations, and go-live support Running discovery workshops to understand client needs, map current processes, and design future-state workflows that reduce manual input and duplication Managing client onboarding journeys (including Summa Tech) to improve turnaround times and create a strong first impression Line-managing members of the Digital Services team, allocating work, coaching best practice, and overseeing quality assurance Setting standards for documentation, workflows, checklists, and effective handovers to Accounts, Tax, Payroll and Bookkeeping teams Championing high standards of data hygiene across Practice Engine and Filestore, ensuring records are complete, consistent, and audit-ready Embedding compliant onboarding processes, including CDD/AML through Summa Tech, and supporting annual review cycles Working closely with Partners and Managers to scope proposals, build business cases, and present solutions to clients and internal stakeholders Tracking outcomes, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement across digital services Experience Ideally, you'll have: At least 5 years' experience delivering cloud accounting solutions using Xero and QuickBooks Online Proven experience leading client-facing projects from discovery through to migration, cut-over and post-go-live support Relevant practical experience is essential Xero and/or QuickBooks Online certifications (Advanced preferred) Strong practical knowledge of ledger migrations, bank feeds, chart of accounts design, VAT setup, and the wider app ecosystem (data capture, expenses, payments) Experience line-managing, mentoring, and quality-checking the work of others Confidence working with systems such as Practice Engine, Filestore and project management tools (e.g. Trello or similar) Experience using onboarding and automation platforms such as Summa Tech Knowledge of KYC/AML workflows Experience working in a professional services environment Familiarity with Digita and/or Sage tax suites Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, for data transformation and validation Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both clients and colleagues Due to the high volume of interest we receive, we aren't always able to respond to every candidate individually. If you haven't heard from us within 10 working days, it unfortunately means your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are looking for an Audit & Accounts Senior who is looking to grow and work as part of an audit team, or take responsibility for running audits, working directly with the client under manager supervision. The audit senior will support the manager to manage the audit team and supervise the audit process to ensure our audits are of high quality. Deadlines and adhering to technical and regulatory standards. • Collaborate with senior team members to ensure client deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budgets. • Contribute to team activities and improvements in workflows to enhance business and client service standards. • Participate in continuous learning and professional development to maintain and update technical knowledge and comply with CPD requirements. • Prepare financial accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion. • Handle personal and corporation tax computations as part of the accounts preparation process. • Assist in planning and executing audit engagements, including fieldwork and supporting senior team members in managing audits from start to finish. • Support junior team members, offering guidance and training to help them develop their skills and progress in their roles.Deliver high-quality work across a mixed portfolio of audit and accounts clients, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met. • Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships and delivering an excellent level of service. • Supervise, coach, and develop junior team members across both audit and accounts workstreams. • Produce clear, well-structured work for manager/partner review, highlighting key issues and proposed solutions. • Identify client needs and opportunities, communicating effectively with managers and partners on technical or commercial matters. • Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments for manager or partner review. • Take responsibility for running smaller audits or leading sections of larger audits, working directly with clients under supervision. • Identify audit risks and judgement areas, escalating matters appropriately. • Support managers in supervising audit teams and ensuring audits are delivered to a high standard. • Oversee and prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. • Review accounts and related compliance work prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and quality. • Ensure accounts, corporation tax, VAT, and related filings are completed on time and in compliance with relevant regulations. • Support managers and partners with workflow planning across audit and accounts assignments. The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA) • Experience in managing and/or mentoring junior members of a practice team, with a focus on driving results and exceeding expectations Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. • Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality and accuracy. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to understand client needs and deliver professional, high-quality service. • A dependable, self-motivated team player, able to manage tasks with minimal supervision. • Demonstrates high levels of confidentiality and adheres to professional ethical standards. Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
May 17, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an Audit & Accounts Senior who is looking to grow and work as part of an audit team, or take responsibility for running audits, working directly with the client under manager supervision. The audit senior will support the manager to manage the audit team and supervise the audit process to ensure our audits are of high quality. Deadlines and adhering to technical and regulatory standards. • Collaborate with senior team members to ensure client deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budgets. • Contribute to team activities and improvements in workflows to enhance business and client service standards. • Participate in continuous learning and professional development to maintain and update technical knowledge and comply with CPD requirements. • Prepare financial accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion. • Handle personal and corporation tax computations as part of the accounts preparation process. • Assist in planning and executing audit engagements, including fieldwork and supporting senior team members in managing audits from start to finish. • Support junior team members, offering guidance and training to help them develop their skills and progress in their roles.Deliver high-quality work across a mixed portfolio of audit and accounts clients, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met. • Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships and delivering an excellent level of service. • Supervise, coach, and develop junior team members across both audit and accounts workstreams. • Produce clear, well-structured work for manager/partner review, highlighting key issues and proposed solutions. • Identify client needs and opportunities, communicating effectively with managers and partners on technical or commercial matters. • Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments for manager or partner review. • Take responsibility for running smaller audits or leading sections of larger audits, working directly with clients under supervision. • Identify audit risks and judgement areas, escalating matters appropriately. • Support managers in supervising audit teams and ensuring audits are delivered to a high standard. • Oversee and prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. • Review accounts and related compliance work prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and quality. • Ensure accounts, corporation tax, VAT, and related filings are completed on time and in compliance with relevant regulations. • Support managers and partners with workflow planning across audit and accounts assignments. The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA) • Experience in managing and/or mentoring junior members of a practice team, with a focus on driving results and exceeding expectations Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. • Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality and accuracy. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to understand client needs and deliver professional, high-quality service. • A dependable, self-motivated team player, able to manage tasks with minimal supervision. • Demonstrates high levels of confidentiality and adheres to professional ethical standards. Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
My client is an established business, a business to business sales and distribution organisation, part of a global group. They seek a Senior Finance Manager to to join the business, lead the finance team and act as a business partner to the Management Director. You will lead finance for the UK function and liaise with the international group finance function. The role combines technical knowledge, commercial acumen and leadership skills. This is a permanent role based at the head office in mis-Essex with some flexibility for hybrid working. The salary available is £60-70,000 plus benefits (pension / healthcare.) Key Responsibilities will include: Leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team and fostering a culture of improvement Taking responsibility for the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts, quarterly and annual Reporting Packs for consolidation Ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the MD to support them in reporting to the Board in pre-determined formats with variance analysis and actionable commentary Assisting the MD in the annual budgeting process along with quarterly forecasts Partnering with sales, marketing, and operational teams to provide meaningful financial insights to non-finance stakeholders Reviewing and approving weekly and monthly payment runs. Responsible for the year-end process and principal day-to-day contact with the external auditors /tax advisers and overseeing the annual audit / corporate tax compliance process including review of the statutory accounts / tax computation for multiple entities Delivering detailed financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Driving cost control initiatives and improving overall financial performance Reviewing and improving systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency The role requires a candidate who can combine ensuring strong financial governance, produce high quality reporting and supporting commercial growth. The role requires experience from a similar senior finance role, this could be a role that is a step in to management. Candidates can be qualified (ACCA / CIMA /ACA) or qualified by experience, experience of Netsuite would be advantageous.
May 17, 2026
Full time
My client is an established business, a business to business sales and distribution organisation, part of a global group. They seek a Senior Finance Manager to to join the business, lead the finance team and act as a business partner to the Management Director. You will lead finance for the UK function and liaise with the international group finance function. The role combines technical knowledge, commercial acumen and leadership skills. This is a permanent role based at the head office in mis-Essex with some flexibility for hybrid working. The salary available is £60-70,000 plus benefits (pension / healthcare.) Key Responsibilities will include: Leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team and fostering a culture of improvement Taking responsibility for the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts, quarterly and annual Reporting Packs for consolidation Ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the MD to support them in reporting to the Board in pre-determined formats with variance analysis and actionable commentary Assisting the MD in the annual budgeting process along with quarterly forecasts Partnering with sales, marketing, and operational teams to provide meaningful financial insights to non-finance stakeholders Reviewing and approving weekly and monthly payment runs. Responsible for the year-end process and principal day-to-day contact with the external auditors /tax advisers and overseeing the annual audit / corporate tax compliance process including review of the statutory accounts / tax computation for multiple entities Delivering detailed financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Driving cost control initiatives and improving overall financial performance Reviewing and improving systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency The role requires a candidate who can combine ensuring strong financial governance, produce high quality reporting and supporting commercial growth. The role requires experience from a similar senior finance role, this could be a role that is a step in to management. Candidates can be qualified (ACCA / CIMA /ACA) or qualified by experience, experience of Netsuite would be advantageous.
Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with an entrepreneurial Top100 Accountancy Practice who are looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager to work in their growing Guildford office. With a client base covering the Thames Valley & Home Counties, the role will involve controlling all Audit assignments and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors & Juniors, meeting budgets/targets, business developement and financial reporting. Key duties include : Assisting Audit Directors with managing client portfolios, ensuring all Audit engagements comply with audit standards and internal procedures Managing all end-to-end Audit assignments and liaising with Client Managers as necessary Supervising the work of Audit & Account Seniors/Juniors including their on-the-job training Performing spot checks on audit files prior to being passed to Audit Directors Business development work including attending new client meetings and client pitches Organising the delivery and oversight of audit training and reviews with the Audit Directors Budgetary planning and monitoring the team's audit work against agreed KPI targets Reviewing working papers, along with drafts of financial statements and corporate tax computations Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the course of audits Identifying areas requiring improvement in client processes and providing recommendations Planning audits that are larger, more complex or high profile in nature To be considered for the 80% Audit & 20% Accounts/Tax position, you should be able to project a professional, credible image with confident communication skills and be an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant. From a Top100 (or highly regarded regional) Accountancy Firm, you should have strong staff management skills, be up to date with current auditing techniques and used to dealing with SME/OMB clients requiring FRS102 audits. You should be self-motivated, energetic and be able to take the initiative with excellent planning, organisational and team working skills. On offer is a base salary to £63,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes, hybrid working and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act
May 17, 2026
Full time
Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with an entrepreneurial Top100 Accountancy Practice who are looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager to work in their growing Guildford office. With a client base covering the Thames Valley & Home Counties, the role will involve controlling all Audit assignments and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors & Juniors, meeting budgets/targets, business developement and financial reporting. Key duties include : Assisting Audit Directors with managing client portfolios, ensuring all Audit engagements comply with audit standards and internal procedures Managing all end-to-end Audit assignments and liaising with Client Managers as necessary Supervising the work of Audit & Account Seniors/Juniors including their on-the-job training Performing spot checks on audit files prior to being passed to Audit Directors Business development work including attending new client meetings and client pitches Organising the delivery and oversight of audit training and reviews with the Audit Directors Budgetary planning and monitoring the team's audit work against agreed KPI targets Reviewing working papers, along with drafts of financial statements and corporate tax computations Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the course of audits Identifying areas requiring improvement in client processes and providing recommendations Planning audits that are larger, more complex or high profile in nature To be considered for the 80% Audit & 20% Accounts/Tax position, you should be able to project a professional, credible image with confident communication skills and be an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant. From a Top100 (or highly regarded regional) Accountancy Firm, you should have strong staff management skills, be up to date with current auditing techniques and used to dealing with SME/OMB clients requiring FRS102 audits. You should be self-motivated, energetic and be able to take the initiative with excellent planning, organisational and team working skills. On offer is a base salary to £63,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes, hybrid working and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act
Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top Independent Accountancy Firm who are looking for a Qualified Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior for their Harrow based office. Undertaking a 50% Audit & 50% Accounts advisory role, you will be helping to manage a portfolio of medium and large owner-managed businesses including partnership (up to £80m turnover) and overseeing a small team of junior staff. Key duties include: Managing client audits and assisting with complex corporate audits for the firm, using computerised audit systems Producing audit files for review by the Audit Manager/Director Providing general assistance to the junior audit and client accounts team members Planning of smaller audit assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines. Setting objectives for Graduate audit staff and supervising them on-site including reviewing work and coaching on the job Assisting with the audit of companies in a range of sectors including IT/Hi-Tech, Consumer Services, Retail, Healthcare, Logistics, Legal Services etc Carrying out Year-End Accounts & Financial statements preparation, and management accounting Preparation of company accounts, groups of companies, partnerships and LLP's together with Tax computations. Close liaison with audit clients and other external stakeholders, often direct contact at Senior Management Level Ensuring all work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards Submitting accounts to Companies House within deadlines To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA or Qualified ACCA Auditor / Audit & Accounts Senior, ideally degree-educated with extensive practice experience in an Accountancy Practice, staff management skills and a car driver with access to your own car. On offer is a salary up to £52,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 23 days holiday. The firm will happily consider those candidates who may be interested in relocating to the North London area from other parts of the UK. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
May 17, 2026
Full time
Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top Independent Accountancy Firm who are looking for a Qualified Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior for their Harrow based office. Undertaking a 50% Audit & 50% Accounts advisory role, you will be helping to manage a portfolio of medium and large owner-managed businesses including partnership (up to £80m turnover) and overseeing a small team of junior staff. Key duties include: Managing client audits and assisting with complex corporate audits for the firm, using computerised audit systems Producing audit files for review by the Audit Manager/Director Providing general assistance to the junior audit and client accounts team members Planning of smaller audit assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines. Setting objectives for Graduate audit staff and supervising them on-site including reviewing work and coaching on the job Assisting with the audit of companies in a range of sectors including IT/Hi-Tech, Consumer Services, Retail, Healthcare, Logistics, Legal Services etc Carrying out Year-End Accounts & Financial statements preparation, and management accounting Preparation of company accounts, groups of companies, partnerships and LLP's together with Tax computations. Close liaison with audit clients and other external stakeholders, often direct contact at Senior Management Level Ensuring all work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards Submitting accounts to Companies House within deadlines To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA or Qualified ACCA Auditor / Audit & Accounts Senior, ideally degree-educated with extensive practice experience in an Accountancy Practice, staff management skills and a car driver with access to your own car. On offer is a salary up to £52,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 23 days holiday. The firm will happily consider those candidates who may be interested in relocating to the North London area from other parts of the UK. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing Top100 Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit Senior for their growing offices in Guildford. Reporting to one of the Audit Directors, you will be responsible for: Leading a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and directors when required Preparing audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork Ensuring end-to-end audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by graduate-level members of staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients Preparing corporate tax computations for small limited companies and partnerships as required Preparing statutory accounts and helping to finalise year-end accounts under the supervision of the Audit Director Maintaining up to date and relevant technical audit knowledge, completing CPD requirements as required Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training To be considered for the role which will typically be 80% Audit and 20% Accounts/Tax, you should be a Qualified ACA or Qualified ACCA Accountant, ideally with 3+ years external Audit experience of small and medium-sized corporate businesses, and a working history in a well-established Top100 or regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. On offer is a salary up to £50,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. The firm will happily consider candidates who may be interested in relocating to the Guildford/Surrey area from other parts of the UK. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
May 17, 2026
Full time
Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing Top100 Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit Senior for their growing offices in Guildford. Reporting to one of the Audit Directors, you will be responsible for: Leading a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and directors when required Preparing audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork Ensuring end-to-end audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by graduate-level members of staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients Preparing corporate tax computations for small limited companies and partnerships as required Preparing statutory accounts and helping to finalise year-end accounts under the supervision of the Audit Director Maintaining up to date and relevant technical audit knowledge, completing CPD requirements as required Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training To be considered for the role which will typically be 80% Audit and 20% Accounts/Tax, you should be a Qualified ACA or Qualified ACCA Accountant, ideally with 3+ years external Audit experience of small and medium-sized corporate businesses, and a working history in a well-established Top100 or regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. On offer is a salary up to £50,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. The firm will happily consider candidates who may be interested in relocating to the Guildford/Surrey area from other parts of the UK. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
An established technology business based in London is seeking a Financial Controller to join the organisation on an initial six month fixed term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. Please note, candidates must be available to start immediately or on short notice . The role offers hybrid working, with 2 - 3 days per week in the office and would suit a seasoned Accountant or Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer as part of a small finance team, the Financial Controller will take overall responsibility for the finance function across the UK business and two overseas subsidiaries. This is a broad, hands-on role and would suit an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys operating at both strategic and transactional levels within an SME environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining robust financial controls, and partnering with stakeholders across the wider business. The role will involve regular interaction with senior leadership, auditors, banks, tax advisers and international finance teams. Your key responsibilities as Financial Controller will include preparing monthly management accounts within tight deadlines, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and delivering insightful variance analysis to the CFO. You will co-ordinate annual budgeting and forecasting processes while supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and managing the year-end audit process. The role will also involve overseeing tax and payroll activities, including VAT, PAYE/NI, commission calculations and employee expenses, while ensuring all statutory filings and reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time. In addition, you will take ownership of key finance systems and reporting processes, liaise with overseas subsidiaries and head office finance teams, and support operational areas of the business where required. This is a highly visible role within the business and would suit a commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable working autonomously, taking ownership and adapting to the changing needs of a lean and fast-paced SME environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least five years' post-qualified experience in a Financial Controller or similar role. You will have a proven track record of delivering accurate reporting within deadline-driven environments and will possess strong technical accounting knowledge alongside excellent commercial awareness. Previous experience working within an SME is highly desirable, as is a hands-on approach and willingness to support across all aspects of finance operations. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities are essential, along with the confidence to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business. Experience with Zoho Books would be advantageous. The salary on offer is £60,000 - £70,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience, plus benefits and the opportunity for the role to become permanent.
May 17, 2026
Full time
An established technology business based in London is seeking a Financial Controller to join the organisation on an initial six month fixed term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. Please note, candidates must be available to start immediately or on short notice . The role offers hybrid working, with 2 - 3 days per week in the office and would suit a seasoned Accountant or Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer as part of a small finance team, the Financial Controller will take overall responsibility for the finance function across the UK business and two overseas subsidiaries. This is a broad, hands-on role and would suit an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys operating at both strategic and transactional levels within an SME environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining robust financial controls, and partnering with stakeholders across the wider business. The role will involve regular interaction with senior leadership, auditors, banks, tax advisers and international finance teams. Your key responsibilities as Financial Controller will include preparing monthly management accounts within tight deadlines, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and delivering insightful variance analysis to the CFO. You will co-ordinate annual budgeting and forecasting processes while supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and managing the year-end audit process. The role will also involve overseeing tax and payroll activities, including VAT, PAYE/NI, commission calculations and employee expenses, while ensuring all statutory filings and reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time. In addition, you will take ownership of key finance systems and reporting processes, liaise with overseas subsidiaries and head office finance teams, and support operational areas of the business where required. This is a highly visible role within the business and would suit a commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable working autonomously, taking ownership and adapting to the changing needs of a lean and fast-paced SME environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least five years' post-qualified experience in a Financial Controller or similar role. You will have a proven track record of delivering accurate reporting within deadline-driven environments and will possess strong technical accounting knowledge alongside excellent commercial awareness. Previous experience working within an SME is highly desirable, as is a hands-on approach and willingness to support across all aspects of finance operations. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities are essential, along with the confidence to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business. Experience with Zoho Books would be advantageous. The salary on offer is £60,000 - £70,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience, plus benefits and the opportunity for the role to become permanent.
