PRIVATE CLIENT SENIOR ASSOCIATE (WILLS, PROBATE & ESTATE PLANNING) Competitive Salary Oxford Flexible Holiday, Healthcare, Career Progression The Private Client Senior Associate Job An award-winning Legal 500-ranked law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer looking to take the next step within a growing and ambitious team. You'll advise a broad range of private individuals, families and business owners on complex estate planning matters while playing an active role in mentoring junior colleagues and helping shape the future growth of the department. Alongside managing high-quality work, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting client relationships, contribute to business development and become an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking practice. Key responsibilities include: Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion Advising clients on wills, estate planning and succession matters Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney Administering both taxable and non-taxable estates Advising on trusts, estate structures and post-death planning Drafting Deeds of Variation and supporting wider estate planning strategies Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team Developing client relationships and contributing to networking and business development initiatives This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected Legal 500 team where you'll be encouraged to develop your technical expertise while helping drive the continued success of the department. The Private Client Senior Associate Candidate The successful candidate will be an experienced private client lawyer who enjoys delivering exceptional client service while working on technically interesting and rewarding matters. You'll ideally have: Significant experience across private client law Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and estate planning Experience administering both taxable and non-taxable estates Excellent drafting and technical skills A commercial approach with strong relationship-building ability Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues STEP qualified or currently working towards STEP accreditation (preferred) Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach The Private Client Senior Associate Package Competitive salary Flexible annual leave policy Pension scheme Life assurance Medical health cash plan Virtual GP and wellbeing support Employee discount portal Clear career progression opportunities Opportunity to join a Legal 500-ranked team with genuine scope for progression Stay up to date with the latest opportunities from Modus Talent by registering on our website: (url removed) and following us on LinkedIn. Modus Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on delivering high-quality permanent recruitment solutions across professional and commercial functions. We work closely with businesses to support hires across finance, business support, sales, marketing, operations and leadership roles, partnering with clients on both individual appointments and long-term hiring strategies. Our approach is methodical, consultative and tailored, offering more than just CVs. Our services include bespoke recruitment solutions, targeted search and selection, candidate profiling, market insight, and end-to-end recruitment support designed to create lasting placements for both clients and candidates. To find out how Modus Talent can support your next career move or help you secure the right hire for your business, please visit (url removed) or contact our team on (phone number removed) to arrange a confidential conversation.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
PRIVATE CLIENT SENIOR ASSOCIATE (WILLS, PROBATE & ESTATE PLANNING) Competitive Salary Oxford Flexible Holiday, Healthcare, Career Progression The Private Client Senior Associate Job An award-winning Legal 500-ranked law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer looking to take the next step within a growing and ambitious team. You'll advise a broad range of private individuals, families and business owners on complex estate planning matters while playing an active role in mentoring junior colleagues and helping shape the future growth of the department. Alongside managing high-quality work, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting client relationships, contribute to business development and become an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking practice. Key responsibilities include: Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion Advising clients on wills, estate planning and succession matters Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney Administering both taxable and non-taxable estates Advising on trusts, estate structures and post-death planning Drafting Deeds of Variation and supporting wider estate planning strategies Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team Developing client relationships and contributing to networking and business development initiatives This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected Legal 500 team where you'll be encouraged to develop your technical expertise while helping drive the continued success of the department. The Private Client Senior Associate Candidate The successful candidate will be an experienced private client lawyer who enjoys delivering exceptional client service while working on technically interesting and rewarding matters. You'll ideally have: Significant experience across private client law Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and estate planning Experience administering both taxable and non-taxable estates Excellent drafting and technical skills A commercial approach with strong relationship-building ability Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues STEP qualified or currently working towards STEP accreditation (preferred) Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach The Private Client Senior Associate Package Competitive salary Flexible annual leave policy Pension scheme Life assurance Medical health cash plan Virtual GP and wellbeing support Employee discount portal Clear career progression opportunities Opportunity to join a Legal 500-ranked team with genuine scope for progression Stay up to date with the latest opportunities from Modus Talent by registering on our website: (url removed) and following us on LinkedIn. Modus Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on delivering high-quality permanent recruitment solutions across professional and commercial functions. We work closely with businesses to support hires across finance, business support, sales, marketing, operations and leadership roles, partnering with clients on both individual appointments and long-term hiring strategies. Our approach is methodical, consultative and tailored, offering more than just CVs. Our services include bespoke recruitment solutions, targeted search and selection, candidate profiling, market insight, and end-to-end recruitment support designed to create lasting placements for both clients and candidates. To find out how Modus Talent can support your next career move or help you secure the right hire for your business, please visit (url removed) or contact our team on (phone number removed) to arrange a confidential conversation.
PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR (SENIOR ASSOCIATE / SALARIED PARTNER) Competitive Salary Maidenhead Bupa, Flexible Holiday, Leadership Opportunity The Private Client Solicitor Job An award-winning Legal 500-ranked law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its highly regarded Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team in Maidenhead. The firm is open to appointing at either Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate looking to take the next step in their career or an existing Salaried Partner seeking a fresh challenge within a progressive and growing practice. Working as part of an established and collaborative team, you'll advise high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on a broad range of private client matters while taking an active role in mentoring colleagues, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the department across the Maidenhead and Windsor offices. Key responsibilities include: Managing a varied caseload of high-quality private client matters from instruction through to completion Advising clients on wills, estate planning, trusts and succession planning Administering both taxable and non-taxable estates Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney Advising high-net-worth individuals on inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers and support staff Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and professional introducers Supporting business development initiatives and helping grow the firm's private client presence across the region Contributing to the continued success and strategic development of the department This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the region's leading Private Client teams, offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and the chance to play a significant role in the future growth of an already successful department. The Private Client Solicitor Candidate We're looking for an experienced private client lawyer who combines excellent technical ability with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional client service. The successful candidate will have: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE in Private Client law Significant experience advising on wills, probate, trusts and estate planning Strong technical knowledge of inheritance tax, succession planning and wealth preservation Experience acting for high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners STEP qualified or currently working towards STEP accreditation Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A commercial approach with an interest in business development and networking A collaborative, proactive and client-focused attitude The Private Client Solicitor Package Excellent salary Bupa healthcare Flexible annual leave policy Pension scheme Life assurance Medical health cash plan Virtual GP and wellbeing support Employee discount portal High-quality Legal 500 private client work Genuine long-term career progression Leadership opportunities within an established and supportive team Stay up to date with the latest opportunities from Modus Talent by registering on our website: (url removed) and following us on LinkedIn. Modus Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on delivering high-quality permanent recruitment solutions across professional and commercial functions. We work closely with businesses to support hires across finance, business support, sales, marketing, operations and leadership roles, partnering with clients on both individual appointments and long-term hiring strategies. Our approach is methodical, consultative and tailored offering more than just CVs. Our services include bespoke recruitment solutions, targeted search and selection, candidate profiling, market insight, and end-to-end recruitment support designed to create lasting placements for both clients and candidates. To find out how Modus Talent can support your next career move or help you secure the right hire for your business, please visit (url removed) or contact our team on (phone number removed) to arrange a confidential conversation.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR (SENIOR ASSOCIATE / SALARIED PARTNER) Competitive Salary Maidenhead Bupa, Flexible Holiday, Leadership Opportunity The Private Client Solicitor Job An award-winning Legal 500-ranked law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its highly regarded Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team in Maidenhead. The firm is open to appointing at either Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate looking to take the next step in their career or an existing Salaried Partner seeking a fresh challenge within a progressive and growing practice. Working as part of an established and collaborative team, you'll advise high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on a broad range of private client matters while taking an active role in mentoring colleagues, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the department across the Maidenhead and Windsor offices. Key responsibilities include: Managing a varied caseload of high-quality private client matters from instruction through to completion Advising clients on wills, estate planning, trusts and succession planning Administering both taxable and non-taxable estates Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney Advising high-net-worth individuals on inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers and support staff Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and professional introducers Supporting business development initiatives and helping grow the firm's private client presence across the region Contributing to the continued success and strategic development of the department This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the region's leading Private Client teams, offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and the chance to play a significant role in the future growth of an already successful department. The Private Client Solicitor Candidate We're looking for an experienced private client lawyer who combines excellent technical ability with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional client service. The successful candidate will have: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE in Private Client law Significant experience advising on wills, probate, trusts and estate planning Strong technical knowledge of inheritance tax, succession planning and wealth preservation Experience acting for high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners STEP qualified or currently working towards STEP accreditation Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A commercial approach with an interest in business development and networking A collaborative, proactive and client-focused attitude The Private Client Solicitor Package Excellent salary Bupa healthcare Flexible annual leave policy Pension scheme Life assurance Medical health cash plan Virtual GP and wellbeing support Employee discount portal High-quality Legal 500 private client work Genuine long-term career progression Leadership opportunities within an established and supportive team Stay up to date with the latest opportunities from Modus Talent by registering on our website: (url removed) and following us on LinkedIn. Modus Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on delivering high-quality permanent recruitment solutions across professional and commercial functions. We work closely with businesses to support hires across finance, business support, sales, marketing, operations and leadership roles, partnering with clients on both individual appointments and long-term hiring strategies. Our approach is methodical, consultative and tailored offering more than just CVs. Our services include bespoke recruitment solutions, targeted search and selection, candidate profiling, market insight, and end-to-end recruitment support designed to create lasting placements for both clients and candidates. To find out how Modus Talent can support your next career move or help you secure the right hire for your business, please visit (url removed) or contact our team on (phone number removed) to arrange a confidential conversation.
Senior Private Client Solicitor within Top Tier Legal 500 Reading / London Hybrid Excellent Benefits Join a nationally recognised Private Wealth team shaping the future of UHNW advisory work.An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join the highly regarded Private Wealth team of a top tier Legal 500 and Chambers ranked law firm.Recognised nationally for its outstanding legal expertise, the firm has built an enviable reputation across both the commercial and private client sectors. As part of its continued strategic growth, it is investing heavily in expanding its Private Wealth offering, with a particular focus on High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals, entrepreneurial families and business owners.This is far more than a traditional senior fee earning role. You will become the second most senior lawyer within the department, working closely alongside the Head of Department, who is focused on driving the team's continued growth and profile. With an established pipeline of high quality work already in place, you will inherit a complex and varied caseload from day one while helping shape the future direction of the practice. The Opportunity You will advise a broad range of High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals, family business owners and internationally mobile clients on sophisticated private wealth matters, including: Complex estate and succession planning Lifetime inheritance tax planning Cross border estate and tax planning Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and trust documentation Creation, restructuring and administration of trusts Advising family owned businesses on succession planning and governance Business Property Relief and Capital Gains Tax planning Tax efficient business succession and transfer of business interests Working alongside Corporate and Commercial colleagues on business restructures, shareholder arrangements and exit planning Advising on the interaction between personal wealth, family structures and business assets Managing complex, high value probate and estate administration matters where required Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers Supporting business development initiatives and helping further establish the firm's presence within the UHNW market About You You will have: 5+ years' PQE within Private Client Significant experience advising High Net Worth clients on estate and tax planning Strong technical expertise in lifetime tax planning and wealth preservation Experience handling complex cross border and international private wealth matters Knowledge of Business Property Relief, Capital Gains Tax and succession planning for business owners The ability to manage complex matters independently Excellent drafting, communication and client relationship skills Experience supervising junior colleagues A commercial mindset with an enthusiasm for helping grow a market leading practice STEP and/or CTA qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. Why Join? In addition to joining one of the country's most respected Private Wealth teams, you'll benefit from: Flexible hybrid working, including the ability to work between both the Reading office and London hub, with the remainder working from home 28 days' annual leave, plus an additional day for your birthday Option to purchase up to five additional days' holiday Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance at five times salary Pension scheme Weekly wellbeing hour Charity volunteering allowance Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loan Dog friendly office Regular social events and an active social committee If you're looking for a genuine step into a leadership position, working with exceptional clients on technically challenging work while helping shape the future of a nationally recognised Private Wealth practice, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Private Client Solicitor within Top Tier Legal 500 Reading / London Hybrid Excellent Benefits Join a nationally recognised Private Wealth team shaping the future of UHNW advisory work.An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join the highly regarded Private Wealth team of a top tier Legal 500 and Chambers ranked law firm.Recognised nationally for its outstanding legal expertise, the firm has built an enviable reputation across both the commercial and private client sectors. As part of its continued strategic growth, it is investing heavily in expanding its Private Wealth offering, with a particular focus on High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals, entrepreneurial families and business owners.This is far more than a traditional senior fee earning role. You will become the second most senior lawyer within the department, working closely alongside the Head of Department, who is focused on driving the team's continued growth and profile. With an established pipeline of high quality work already in place, you will inherit a complex and varied caseload from day one while helping shape the future direction of the practice. The Opportunity You will advise a broad range of High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals, family business owners and internationally mobile clients on sophisticated private wealth matters, including: Complex estate and succession planning Lifetime inheritance tax planning Cross border estate and tax planning Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and trust documentation Creation, restructuring and administration of trusts Advising family owned businesses on succession planning and governance Business Property Relief and Capital Gains Tax planning Tax efficient business succession and transfer of business interests Working alongside Corporate and Commercial colleagues on business restructures, shareholder arrangements and exit planning Advising on the interaction between personal wealth, family structures and business assets Managing complex, high value probate and estate administration matters where required Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers Supporting business development initiatives and helping further establish the firm's presence within the UHNW market About You You will have: 5+ years' PQE within Private Client Significant experience advising High Net Worth clients on estate and tax planning Strong technical expertise in lifetime tax planning and wealth preservation Experience handling complex cross border and international private wealth matters Knowledge of Business Property Relief, Capital Gains Tax and succession planning for business owners The ability to manage complex matters independently Excellent drafting, communication and client relationship skills Experience supervising junior colleagues A commercial mindset with an enthusiasm for helping grow a market leading practice STEP and/or CTA qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. Why Join? In addition to joining one of the country's most respected Private Wealth teams, you'll benefit from: Flexible hybrid working, including the ability to work between both the Reading office and London hub, with the remainder working from home 28 days' annual leave, plus an additional day for your birthday Option to purchase up to five additional days' holiday Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance at five times salary Pension scheme Weekly wellbeing hour Charity volunteering allowance Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loan Dog friendly office Regular social events and an active social committee If you're looking for a genuine step into a leadership position, working with exceptional clients on technically challenging work while helping shape the future of a nationally recognised Private Wealth practice, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at
Your new company Long-established, family-run firm in the Black Country seeking to recruit a Tax Senior to join their team. Having delivered high-quality tax and accountancy services for many years, you'll benefit from a varied role and will become part of a friendly, supportive and committed team. You'll work with a wide range of clients across different industries, giving you the chance to broad click apply for full job details
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Your new company Long-established, family-run firm in the Black Country seeking to recruit a Tax Senior to join their team. Having delivered high-quality tax and accountancy services for many years, you'll benefit from a varied role and will become part of a friendly, supportive and committed team. You'll work with a wide range of clients across different industries, giving you the chance to broad click apply for full job details
Your new company A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Tax Associate to join a specialist firm in North Worcestershire. This is a firm with a strong tax focus, known for its specialist work with high-profile individuals and owner-managed businesses, including clients in specialist sectors. The firm values expertise, autonomy, and long-term career development and, if successful, you'll have cle click apply for full job details
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Your new company A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Tax Associate to join a specialist firm in North Worcestershire. This is a firm with a strong tax focus, known for its specialist work with high-profile individuals and owner-managed businesses, including clients in specialist sectors. The firm values expertise, autonomy, and long-term career development and, if successful, you'll have cle click apply for full job details
Sewell Wallis are proud to be partnering with a long-established, privately owned property group to identify an exceptional Group Finance Director to join the business at an important stage of its evolution. The Group has a diverse portfolio spanning commercial property investment, strategic asset management, hotels, retail, industrial property, development and regeneration opportunities, with its principal assets located across the Midlands. This is not a conventional Finance Director appointment. This Chesterfield business is entering a period of transition and is looking for a commercially minded finance leader who can go beyond traditional financial stewardship. The successful individual will take the time to understand the business, challenge established thinking where appropriate, and help shape the financial, organisational and governance framework required to support its next phase of growth. What will you be doing? Reporting into the ownership, you will take broad responsibility for the Group's finance function, combining hands-on financial leadership with strategic commercial input. Key areas of responsibility will include: Overall leadership of the Group's finance function and financial reporting. Preparation and oversight of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts across a diverse portfolio of property and operating businesses. Statutory accounts and year-end reporting. Preparation and oversight of tax returns, tax computations and associated compliance. Cash flow management, forecasting and financial planning. Development and improvement of financial controls, processes and reporting structures. Management of the Group's banking relationships, including day-to-day banking requirements and lender relationships. Oversight of Companies House compliance, confirmation statements, statutory books and company secretarial matters. Oversight of property-related financial matters, including service charges, distributions and operational expenditure. Quarterly management meetings relating to the Group's hotel operations. Oversight of the Group's insurance arrangements, including general, medical and life insurance. P11D and associated employee-related financial compliance. Management and review of electricity and other key commercial contracts. Working closely with ownership and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage risk and improve commercial performance. This role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team within an entrepreneurial, owner-managed environment, with genuine influence over how the business develops. What skills do we need? We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate: Significant senior-level finance experience, ideally within property, real estate, investment, development, hospitality or another asset-backed environment. Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting capability. Commercial acumen and the confidence to operate close to ownership. Experience overseeing multiple entities and complex group structures. Strong understanding of banking, taxation, compliance and financial governance. The ability to build robust processes and controls without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. A willingness to be hands-on when required, while also thinking strategically. The confidence to challenge constructively and bring fresh thinking to an established organisation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. What's on offer? For the right person, this is an opportunity to do considerably more than manage a finance function. You will have the opportunity to influence the future structure and direction of an established property group, working closely with ownership and playing a central role in strengthening the organisation for its next stage of development. The combination of significant underlying assets, an entrepreneurial ownership structure, a diverse portfolio and a genuine transformation agenda makes this a particularly interesting appointment. Apply below or, for more information, contact Kayley. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis are proud to be partnering with a long-established, privately owned property group to identify an exceptional Group Finance Director to join the business at an important stage of its evolution. The Group has a diverse portfolio spanning commercial property investment, strategic asset management, hotels, retail, industrial property, development and regeneration opportunities, with its principal assets located across the Midlands. This is not a conventional Finance Director appointment. This Chesterfield business is entering a period of transition and is looking for a commercially minded finance leader who can go beyond traditional financial stewardship. The successful individual will take the time to understand the business, challenge established thinking where appropriate, and help shape the financial, organisational and governance framework required to support its next phase of growth. What will you be doing? Reporting into the ownership, you will take broad responsibility for the Group's finance function, combining hands-on financial leadership with strategic commercial input. Key areas of responsibility will include: Overall leadership of the Group's finance function and financial reporting. Preparation and oversight of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts across a diverse portfolio of property and operating businesses. Statutory accounts and year-end reporting. Preparation and oversight of tax returns, tax computations and associated compliance. Cash flow management, forecasting and financial planning. Development and improvement of financial controls, processes and reporting structures. Management of the Group's banking relationships, including day-to-day banking requirements and lender relationships. Oversight of Companies House compliance, confirmation statements, statutory books and company secretarial matters. Oversight of property-related financial matters, including service charges, distributions and operational expenditure. Quarterly management meetings relating to the Group's hotel operations. Oversight of the Group's insurance arrangements, including general, medical and life insurance. P11D and associated employee-related financial compliance. Management and review of electricity and other key commercial contracts. Working closely with ownership and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage risk and improve commercial performance. This role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team within an entrepreneurial, owner-managed environment, with genuine influence over how the business develops. What skills do we need? We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate: Significant senior-level finance experience, ideally within property, real estate, investment, development, hospitality or another asset-backed environment. Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting capability. Commercial acumen and the confidence to operate close to ownership. Experience overseeing multiple entities and complex group structures. Strong understanding of banking, taxation, compliance and financial governance. The ability to build robust processes and controls without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. A willingness to be hands-on when required, while also thinking strategically. The confidence to challenge constructively and bring fresh thinking to an established organisation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. What's on offer? For the right person, this is an opportunity to do considerably more than manage a finance function. You will have the opportunity to influence the future structure and direction of an established property group, working closely with ownership and playing a central role in strengthening the organisation for its next stage of development. The combination of significant underlying assets, an entrepreneurial ownership structure, a diverse portfolio and a genuine transformation agenda makes this a particularly interesting appointment. Apply below or, for more information, contact Kayley. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
The Company Lab 1 is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup, which identifies and interprets exposed data on behalf of our clients. Lab 1's AI SaaS platform analyses the full corpus of exposed corporate data in near real time, providing customers with the assurance that they'll know the unknown and reducing the risk, cost and anxiety associated with exposed data across complex supply chains. Salary is industry competitive (dependent on skills and experience), after a qualifying period you may be eligible for a share in the company through an options grant. The Role Using the power of AI and Machine Learning, we deliver compromised data intelligence on any company within any supply chain. The data that powers those insights, a vast, messy, constantly changing corpus of exposed and compromised information, is the heart of our product. We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to own and evolve the pipelines and data platform that turn raw exposed data into reliable, queryable intelligence. You will design, build and operate the batch and streaming systems that ingest, transform, model and serve data at scale, feeding our analytics, our ML models and our customer-facing platform. You will be the go-to expert for how data moves through Lab 1, working closely with founders, platform and software engineers in a small, friendly, international team. We are looking for a versatile and proactive engineer who cares deeply about data quality, correctness and scale. Your primary focus will be owning our data pipelines end to end, while also working alongside our ML efforts on the early stages of the training pipeline (data cleaning and feature engineering) to make sure our models are built on trustworthy, well-structured data As a core member of the engineering team, your mission will be to make our data trustworthy, timely and easy to build on.You will spend your time understanding how the team and our models consume data, architecting robust pipelines, and delivering clean, well-modelled datasets that let us ship high-quality intelligence faster and more safely. Your work will be the foundation that enables us to solve some of our most interesting, urgent, and taxing problems. You will report to the Chief Data Officer. Required demonstrable experience in: Designing, building and operating production data pipelines end to end, across both batch and streaming Strong Python for data engineering, including hands-on PySpark at scale (AWS EMR) Strong SQL modelling, transforming and querying large datasets Streaming data with Kafka Ingesting large, heterogeneous, unclean data from many sources and making it reliable Lakehouse and data warehousing patterns: Apache Iceberg, Athena, S3, columnar formats (ORC) Workflow orchestration with Airflow Search and indexing with OpenSearch Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform Managing core AWS services Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions Data quality, observability, lineage and cost awareness through effective monitoring Supporting ML/AI workflows through data cleaning and feature engineering for training pipelines We primarily work with: Python (Poetry, migrating to uv) PySpark on AWS EMR SQL Kafka Athena + S3 / Apache Iceberg (ORC) OpenSearch Airflow AWS Terraform GitHub Actions Docker We are interested in candidates who value: Team working Delivering measurable high quality software Keeping sight of the big picture Friendly technical discussions and whiteboarding This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing company at an early stage and make a significant contribution. The role will be remunerated through a salary and, after a qualifying period, you will be granted a meaningful share in the company through an options grant. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The role is remote first with occasional in-person meetings in London (or Norwich). Benefits 1. Company pension 2. Company options scheme
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
The Company Lab 1 is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup, which identifies and interprets exposed data on behalf of our clients. Lab 1's AI SaaS platform analyses the full corpus of exposed corporate data in near real time, providing customers with the assurance that they'll know the unknown and reducing the risk, cost and anxiety associated with exposed data across complex supply chains. Salary is industry competitive (dependent on skills and experience), after a qualifying period you may be eligible for a share in the company through an options grant. The Role Using the power of AI and Machine Learning, we deliver compromised data intelligence on any company within any supply chain. The data that powers those insights, a vast, messy, constantly changing corpus of exposed and compromised information, is the heart of our product. We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to own and evolve the pipelines and data platform that turn raw exposed data into reliable, queryable intelligence. You will design, build and operate the batch and streaming systems that ingest, transform, model and serve data at scale, feeding our analytics, our ML models and our customer-facing platform. You will be the go-to expert for how data moves through Lab 1, working closely with founders, platform and software engineers in a small, friendly, international team. We are looking for a versatile and proactive engineer who cares deeply about data quality, correctness and scale. Your primary focus will be owning our data pipelines end to end, while also working alongside our ML efforts on the early stages of the training pipeline (data cleaning and feature engineering) to make sure our models are built on trustworthy, well-structured data As a core member of the engineering team, your mission will be to make our data trustworthy, timely and easy to build on.You will spend your time understanding how the team and our models consume data, architecting robust pipelines, and delivering clean, well-modelled datasets that let us ship high-quality intelligence faster and more safely. Your work will be the foundation that enables us to solve some of our most interesting, urgent, and taxing problems. You will report to the Chief Data Officer. Required demonstrable experience in: Designing, building and operating production data pipelines end to end, across both batch and streaming Strong Python for data engineering, including hands-on PySpark at scale (AWS EMR) Strong SQL modelling, transforming and querying large datasets Streaming data with Kafka Ingesting large, heterogeneous, unclean data from many sources and making it reliable Lakehouse and data warehousing patterns: Apache Iceberg, Athena, S3, columnar formats (ORC) Workflow orchestration with Airflow Search and indexing with OpenSearch Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform Managing core AWS services Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions Data quality, observability, lineage and cost awareness through effective monitoring Supporting ML/AI workflows through data cleaning and feature engineering for training pipelines We primarily work with: Python (Poetry, migrating to uv) PySpark on AWS EMR SQL Kafka Athena + S3 / Apache Iceberg (ORC) OpenSearch Airflow AWS Terraform GitHub Actions Docker We are interested in candidates who value: Team working Delivering measurable high quality software Keeping sight of the big picture Friendly technical discussions and whiteboarding This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing company at an early stage and make a significant contribution. The role will be remunerated through a salary and, after a qualifying period, you will be granted a meaningful share in the company through an options grant. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The role is remote first with occasional in-person meetings in London (or Norwich). Benefits 1. Company pension 2. Company options scheme
LEGAL DIRECTOR SENIOR PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR EAST HERTFORDSHIRE £65,000 - £85,000 QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for an Senior Private Client Solicitor seeking progression as Legal Director to join a well-established and highly reputable law firm in East Hertfordshire. You will be given the opportunity to work for one of the largest and well-respect private client departments regionally, ranked in Legal 500. The successful candidate will join this top law firm, working with HNW client base which has been built upon for decades. The ideal candidate must: Have 8+ years post-qualifying, in relevant area of practise Be experienced with handling a caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax. Desirable qualities: A private client specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal BENEFITS ARE TOP TIER. Apply to know more information. If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts. Email: Mobile: LinkedIn: Or by applying to this vacancy. Synonym titles: private client solicitor, senior private client solicitor, junior private client solicitor, wills and probate solicitor, senior wills and probate solicitor, junior wills and probate solicitor, private client associate, senior private client associate, junior private client associate, wills and probate associate, senior wills and probate associate, head of private client, head of department.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
LEGAL DIRECTOR SENIOR PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR EAST HERTFORDSHIRE £65,000 - £85,000 QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for an Senior Private Client Solicitor seeking progression as Legal Director to join a well-established and highly reputable law firm in East Hertfordshire. You will be given the opportunity to work for one of the largest and well-respect private client departments regionally, ranked in Legal 500. The successful candidate will join this top law firm, working with HNW client base which has been built upon for decades. The ideal candidate must: Have 8+ years post-qualifying, in relevant area of practise Be experienced with handling a caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax. Desirable qualities: A private client specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal BENEFITS ARE TOP TIER. Apply to know more information. If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts. Email: Mobile: LinkedIn: Or by applying to this vacancy. Synonym titles: private client solicitor, senior private client solicitor, junior private client solicitor, wills and probate solicitor, senior wills and probate solicitor, junior wills and probate solicitor, private client associate, senior private client associate, junior private client associate, wills and probate associate, senior wills and probate associate, head of private client, head of department.
Job Type: Full Time Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering with a well established manufacturing business in Chesterfield to recruit a Senior Management Accountant . Reporting to the Financial Controller, this newly created role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the finance team, taking ownership of management accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll and month-end processes. This is a varied position that combines technical accounting with commercial business partnering. You'll work closely with senior management to deliver accurate financial information, strengthen financial controls and support strategic decision-making, with genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities as the role develops. The Role Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining statutory compliance and supporting month-end, payroll, taxation and group reporting activities, while helping drive continuous improvement across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting Take ownership of key month-end close activities and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved Prepare and review journals covering payroll, taxation, inventory, overhead absorption and other month-end adjustments Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies Review inventory balances, manufacturing costs and obsolete or slow-moving stock provisions Complete intercompany reconciliations, reporting and profit elimination processes Support the preparation of monthly business reviews, forecasts and financial analysis Upload and validate financial information within ERP and group reporting systems Prepare year-end schedules, statutory accounts support files and corporate tax information Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, P11D and other statutory calculations and submissions Prepare and process the monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees, including overtime, expenses, holiday pay and salary sacrifice deductions Maintain company car records and complete the associated tax calculations and reporting Authorise payments and supplier bank detail changes in the absence of the Financial Controller Support banking administration, authorised signatories and foreign currency exposure management Coordinate SOX documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and governance requirements Review departmental expenditure against budget, highlighting risks, overspends and forecasting opportunities Mentor and support junior members of the finance team while providing cover across finance and administration when required About You We are looking for a commercially aware and technically capable finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership and working across a varied remit. You will ideally have: ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification At least five years experience within a finance or accounting role Strong experience preparing management accounts and managing month-end processes Excellent knowledge of balance sheet controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting Good understanding of UK taxation, payroll and HMRC requirements Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or integrated finance systems Manufacturing, SOX or international group reporting experience would be advantageous Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders Benefits Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience Company pension Free onsite parking Flexible working / Hybrid, if required If you re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch or click apply now. Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Full Time Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering with a well established manufacturing business in Chesterfield to recruit a Senior Management Accountant . Reporting to the Financial Controller, this newly created role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the finance team, taking ownership of management accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll and month-end processes. This is a varied position that combines technical accounting with commercial business partnering. You'll work closely with senior management to deliver accurate financial information, strengthen financial controls and support strategic decision-making, with genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities as the role develops. The Role Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining statutory compliance and supporting month-end, payroll, taxation and group reporting activities, while helping drive continuous improvement across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting Take ownership of key month-end close activities and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved Prepare and review journals covering payroll, taxation, inventory, overhead absorption and other month-end adjustments Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies Review inventory balances, manufacturing costs and obsolete or slow-moving stock provisions Complete intercompany reconciliations, reporting and profit elimination processes Support the preparation of monthly business reviews, forecasts and financial analysis Upload and validate financial information within ERP and group reporting systems Prepare year-end schedules, statutory accounts support files and corporate tax information Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, P11D and other statutory calculations and submissions Prepare and process the monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees, including overtime, expenses, holiday pay and salary sacrifice deductions Maintain company car records and complete the associated tax calculations and reporting Authorise payments and supplier bank detail changes in the absence of the Financial Controller Support banking administration, authorised signatories and foreign currency exposure management Coordinate SOX documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and governance requirements Review departmental expenditure against budget, highlighting risks, overspends and forecasting opportunities Mentor and support junior members of the finance team while providing cover across finance and administration when required About You We are looking for a commercially aware and technically capable finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership and working across a varied remit. You will ideally have: ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification At least five years experience within a finance or accounting role Strong experience preparing management accounts and managing month-end processes Excellent knowledge of balance sheet controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting Good understanding of UK taxation, payroll and HMRC requirements Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or integrated finance systems Manufacturing, SOX or international group reporting experience would be advantageous Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders Benefits Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience Company pension Free onsite parking Flexible working / Hybrid, if required If you re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch or click apply now. Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance.
Associate Director Tax Investigations & Disputes London Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Join a Top 10 Firm with a Clear Route to Partnership A Top 10 accountancy firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Associate Director to join its highly regarded Tax Investigations & Disputes team in London . This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing practice with a strong reputation in the market, advising a broad portfolio of businesses, high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on complex HMRC enquiries and disputes. The successful candidate will have a clear, long-term progression path towards Partnership , making this an ideal move for someone looking to take the next step in their career. The Opportunity As Associate Director , you'll lead on complex Tax Investigations and Tax Disputes matters while supporting Partners in developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving the continued growth of the team. You'll work across a broad range of contentious tax matters, including COP8 and COP9 investigations , HMRC enquiries, voluntary disclosures, Code of Practice cases and settlement negotiations. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll be encouraged to develop your own client portfolio and play an active role in the firm's business development strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead complex Tax Investigations & Tax Disputes assignments. Manage COP8 and COP9 cases from initial instruction through to resolution. Advise clients on HMRC enquiries, disclosures, settlements and dispute resolution strategies. Build and strengthen relationships with clients and professional referrers. Support Partners with business development initiatives and winning new work. Mentor, coach and develop junior members of the team. Contribute to the continued growth of one of the firm's fastest-growing specialist service lines. About You A minimum of 5 years' experience within a Tax Investigations or Tax Disputes practice. Strong technical knowledge across HMRC enquiries, COP8, COP9 , voluntary disclosures and dispute resolution. Previous experience managing complex client relationships and leading assignments. Commercial awareness with an interest in business development. Previous HMRC experience is advantageous but not essential. CTA, ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable. What's on Offer Competitive salary with an excellent bonus structure. Hybrid and flexible working based from the London office. The opportunity to join a leading Top 10 firm with a nationally recognised Tax Investigations team. High-quality work involving some of the UK's most complex Tax Investigations and Tax Disputes matters. Ongoing investment in your development and leadership skills. A clear, transparent pathway to Partnership , with the opportunity to build your own client base and play a key role in the practice's future growth. Interested? If you're an experienced Tax Investigations Senior Manager ready to step into an Associate Director role, or an established Associate Director seeking a clear route to Partnership , I'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Associate Director Tax Investigations & Disputes London Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Join a Top 10 Firm with a Clear Route to Partnership A Top 10 accountancy firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Associate Director to join its highly regarded Tax Investigations & Disputes team in London . This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing practice with a strong reputation in the market, advising a broad portfolio of businesses, high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on complex HMRC enquiries and disputes. The successful candidate will have a clear, long-term progression path towards Partnership , making this an ideal move for someone looking to take the next step in their career. The Opportunity As Associate Director , you'll lead on complex Tax Investigations and Tax Disputes matters while supporting Partners in developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving the continued growth of the team. You'll work across a broad range of contentious tax matters, including COP8 and COP9 investigations , HMRC enquiries, voluntary disclosures, Code of Practice cases and settlement negotiations. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll be encouraged to develop your own client portfolio and play an active role in the firm's business development strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead complex Tax Investigations & Tax Disputes assignments. Manage COP8 and COP9 cases from initial instruction through to resolution. Advise clients on HMRC enquiries, disclosures, settlements and dispute resolution strategies. Build and strengthen relationships with clients and professional referrers. Support Partners with business development initiatives and winning new work. Mentor, coach and develop junior members of the team. Contribute to the continued growth of one of the firm's fastest-growing specialist service lines. About You A minimum of 5 years' experience within a Tax Investigations or Tax Disputes practice. Strong technical knowledge across HMRC enquiries, COP8, COP9 , voluntary disclosures and dispute resolution. Previous experience managing complex client relationships and leading assignments. Commercial awareness with an interest in business development. Previous HMRC experience is advantageous but not essential. CTA, ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable. What's on Offer Competitive salary with an excellent bonus structure. Hybrid and flexible working based from the London office. The opportunity to join a leading Top 10 firm with a nationally recognised Tax Investigations team. High-quality work involving some of the UK's most complex Tax Investigations and Tax Disputes matters. Ongoing investment in your development and leadership skills. A clear, transparent pathway to Partnership , with the opportunity to build your own client base and play a key role in the practice's future growth. Interested? If you're an experienced Tax Investigations Senior Manager ready to step into an Associate Director role, or an established Associate Director seeking a clear route to Partnership , I'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Workforce Staffing Ltd
Astwood Bank, Worcestershire
Senior Tax Associate Location: Bromsgrove • Competitive salary with regular reviews • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Additional holiday entitlement with length of service • Enhanced employer pension contributions • Flexible working options to support work-life balance • Fully funded ATT/CTA study support and ongoing professional development • Health Cash Plan including online GP, mental health support, discounted gym membership and wellbeing benefits • Free on-site parking • Genuine career progression within a growing and ambitious firm • Regular company and team social events • A collaborative, supportive culture where your ideas and development matter Build a Career, Not Just a Job We're looking for an ambitious Senior Tax Associate who wants to work with a varied portfolio of clients, develop their advisory skills and play an important role within a growing and highly regarded tax team. This is a role where you'll have real responsibility from day one. You'll manage your own portfolio, work closely with experienced tax professionals, mentor junior colleagues and gain exposure to a wide variety of personal tax matters. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, progress towards management or simply work in an environment where your contribution is recognised, you'll be supported every step of the way. This team values collaboration, quality and continuous learning, giving you the opportunity to develop professionally while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. The Role As a Senior Tax Associate, you'll take ownership of your own client portfolio, ensuring outstanding service while delivering high-quality compliance and advisory work. Your responsibilities will include : • Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met. • Building trusted relationships with clients, providing proactive advice and clear communication throughout the tax cycle. • Preparing complex Self-Assessment tax returns and reviewing financial information with accuracy and attention to detail. • Identifying planning opportunities and assisting with tax advisory projects. • Liaising with internal departments, including Accounts and Payroll, to provide a seamless client experience. • Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members while providing coaching and guidance. • Managing your workload effectively, balancing multiple deadlines and priorities. • Keeping up to date with UK tax legislation and contributing to the team's technical knowledge. About You You'll be someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering an exceptional client experience. Ideally, you'll have: • At least two years' experience in a personal tax position. • Experience working with Owner Managed Businesses • ATT qualified and CTA qualified, or currently studying towards CTA. • Strong technical knowledge and a genuine passion for taxation. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters in a clear and practical way. • A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach. • Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work. • The confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. • A positive attitude, ambition and the desire to continue developing your career. Why This Opportunity? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants to be challenged, recognised and rewarded. You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, encourages professional growth and provides the support needed to build a long-term and successful career. If you're ready to take the next step in your tax career then give me a call, Louisa (phone number removed)
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Tax Associate Location: Bromsgrove • Competitive salary with regular reviews • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Additional holiday entitlement with length of service • Enhanced employer pension contributions • Flexible working options to support work-life balance • Fully funded ATT/CTA study support and ongoing professional development • Health Cash Plan including online GP, mental health support, discounted gym membership and wellbeing benefits • Free on-site parking • Genuine career progression within a growing and ambitious firm • Regular company and team social events • A collaborative, supportive culture where your ideas and development matter Build a Career, Not Just a Job We're looking for an ambitious Senior Tax Associate who wants to work with a varied portfolio of clients, develop their advisory skills and play an important role within a growing and highly regarded tax team. This is a role where you'll have real responsibility from day one. You'll manage your own portfolio, work closely with experienced tax professionals, mentor junior colleagues and gain exposure to a wide variety of personal tax matters. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, progress towards management or simply work in an environment where your contribution is recognised, you'll be supported every step of the way. This team values collaboration, quality and continuous learning, giving you the opportunity to develop professionally while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. The Role As a Senior Tax Associate, you'll take ownership of your own client portfolio, ensuring outstanding service while delivering high-quality compliance and advisory work. Your responsibilities will include : • Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met. • Building trusted relationships with clients, providing proactive advice and clear communication throughout the tax cycle. • Preparing complex Self-Assessment tax returns and reviewing financial information with accuracy and attention to detail. • Identifying planning opportunities and assisting with tax advisory projects. • Liaising with internal departments, including Accounts and Payroll, to provide a seamless client experience. • Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members while providing coaching and guidance. • Managing your workload effectively, balancing multiple deadlines and priorities. • Keeping up to date with UK tax legislation and contributing to the team's technical knowledge. About You You'll be someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering an exceptional client experience. Ideally, you'll have: • At least two years' experience in a personal tax position. • Experience working with Owner Managed Businesses • ATT qualified and CTA qualified, or currently studying towards CTA. • Strong technical knowledge and a genuine passion for taxation. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters in a clear and practical way. • A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach. • Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work. • The confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. • A positive attitude, ambition and the desire to continue developing your career. Why This Opportunity? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants to be challenged, recognised and rewarded. You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, encourages professional growth and provides the support needed to build a long-term and successful career. If you're ready to take the next step in your tax career then give me a call, Louisa (phone number removed)
Accounts Manager Client Manager Senior Accounts Manager Associate Director Accounts Director Axminster Competitive Salary (DOE) Full-Time Hybrid & Flexible Working Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a highly respected Top 50 accountancy practice for an experienced Accounts Manager / Director to join their successful team in Axminster . This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Manager seeking a genuine pathway to Director or an experienced Accounts Director looking for a fresh challenge within a growing, people-focused firm where career progression is actively supported. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you'll provide technical expertise, commercial advice, and leadership while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the practice. Key Duties Manage and develop a varied portfolio of business clients. Build trusted, long-term client relationships by acting as a strategic adviser. Review and prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns. Oversee VAT compliance and HMRC submissions. Support business start-ups, company incorporations, and HMRC registrations. Deliver proactive business and tax planning advice. Support audit and charity/not-for-profit assignments where required. Lead, mentor, and develop junior members of the team. Manage workflow, review work, and ensure deadlines are achieved. Support Directors and Partners with technical and advisory projects. Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow service offerings. Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified. Previous experience working at Accounts Manager level or above within an accountancy practice. Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns. Experience managing your own client portfolio. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Audit and charity/not-for-profit experience is advantageous but not essential. Ambition to progress your career within a successful and growing practice. What We Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Clear progression towards Director and Partnership . Annual salary reviews. Hybrid and flexible working. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Enhanced employer pension contributions. Death in Service benefit (3x salary). Health and wellbeing scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Holiday buy/sell scheme. Cycle to Work scheme. Private Medical Insurance options. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine long-term career opportunities. Interested? If you're looking for your next opportunity as an Accounts Manager , Client Manager , Senior Accounts Manager , Associate Director , or Accounts Director in Axminster , apply today with your up-to-date CV. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Accounts Manager Client Manager Senior Accounts Manager Associate Director Accounts Director Axminster Competitive Salary (DOE) Full-Time Hybrid & Flexible Working Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a highly respected Top 50 accountancy practice for an experienced Accounts Manager / Director to join their successful team in Axminster . This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Manager seeking a genuine pathway to Director or an experienced Accounts Director looking for a fresh challenge within a growing, people-focused firm where career progression is actively supported. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you'll provide technical expertise, commercial advice, and leadership while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the practice. Key Duties Manage and develop a varied portfolio of business clients. Build trusted, long-term client relationships by acting as a strategic adviser. Review and prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns. Oversee VAT compliance and HMRC submissions. Support business start-ups, company incorporations, and HMRC registrations. Deliver proactive business and tax planning advice. Support audit and charity/not-for-profit assignments where required. Lead, mentor, and develop junior members of the team. Manage workflow, review work, and ensure deadlines are achieved. Support Directors and Partners with technical and advisory projects. Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow service offerings. Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified. Previous experience working at Accounts Manager level or above within an accountancy practice. Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns. Experience managing your own client portfolio. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Audit and charity/not-for-profit experience is advantageous but not essential. Ambition to progress your career within a successful and growing practice. What We Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Clear progression towards Director and Partnership . Annual salary reviews. Hybrid and flexible working. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Enhanced employer pension contributions. Death in Service benefit (3x salary). Health and wellbeing scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Holiday buy/sell scheme. Cycle to Work scheme. Private Medical Insurance options. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine long-term career opportunities. Interested? If you're looking for your next opportunity as an Accounts Manager , Client Manager , Senior Accounts Manager , Associate Director , or Accounts Director in Axminster , apply today with your up-to-date CV. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Are you a technically strong Corporate Tax professional with Big Firm experience looking to step into a senior leadership role within a growing, independent firm? I'm working with a highly regarded and expanding accountancy practice in Warrington that is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Associate Director to support the continued growth of their corporate tax offering click apply for full job details
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
Are you a technically strong Corporate Tax professional with Big Firm experience looking to step into a senior leadership role within a growing, independent firm? I'm working with a highly regarded and expanding accountancy practice in Warrington that is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Associate Director to support the continued growth of their corporate tax offering click apply for full job details
Blusource Professional Services Ltd
St. Ives, Cambridgeshire
We are actively recruiting for an exciting job opportunity with a leading employer and accountancy firm close to Huntingdon, Peterborough, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. Available at a Senior Accountant / Client Manager level, the salary level is open, dependent on experience and this firm offer flexible hours, great offices, strong study support, plus regular career development and salary rise reviews, aimed to reward and keep their best staff. The office location means this role is commutable from locations such as Huntingdon, Peterborough, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Ely, and Kettering, especially given the hybrid working and flexibility on offer, with a couple of days a week from home available. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and finalise year-end financial statements for small and medium-sized Limited Companies, LLPs, Partnerships, and Sole Traders. Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns. Complete Self-Assessment tax returns for directors, business owners, partners, and associated individuals. Provide proactive, value-added advice to clients on tax efficiency, accounting systems, and regulatory compliance. Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner via email, telephone, and in-person meetings. Identify opportunities to deliver additional services to existing clients, supporting overall business growth. Assist in implementing and improving internal processes, systems, and technology to enhance efficiency and workflow. Ensure all client files and working papers are prepared and maintained in line with ICAEW guidelines and internal practice standards. Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, including changes in legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practices. Adhere to firm policies on confidentiality, ethics, and professional conduct at all times. Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients. Work collaboratively with the bookkeeping team and assist with ad hoc assignments, including management accounts, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting. Undertake additional duties as required to support the partners and ensure the smooth running of the practice. Requirements: ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with proven post-qualification experience in practice. We would consider someone who is part-qualified if they have ample experience. Benefits: Competitive salary in-line with market rate. 21 days of annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays Subsidised private healthcare Pension scheme to support your future Hybrid working for greater flexibility and balance up to 2 days a week from home Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support Regular social events to connect and celebrate with the team A friendly, professional team to work alongside A positive culture that promotes a strong work-life balance Regular opportunities to undertake additional CPD alongside any formal studies, together with excellent in-house training opportunities Opportunity to progress and develop your career within a well-respected practice Free parking
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
We are actively recruiting for an exciting job opportunity with a leading employer and accountancy firm close to Huntingdon, Peterborough, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. Available at a Senior Accountant / Client Manager level, the salary level is open, dependent on experience and this firm offer flexible hours, great offices, strong study support, plus regular career development and salary rise reviews, aimed to reward and keep their best staff. The office location means this role is commutable from locations such as Huntingdon, Peterborough, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Ely, and Kettering, especially given the hybrid working and flexibility on offer, with a couple of days a week from home available. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and finalise year-end financial statements for small and medium-sized Limited Companies, LLPs, Partnerships, and Sole Traders. Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns. Complete Self-Assessment tax returns for directors, business owners, partners, and associated individuals. Provide proactive, value-added advice to clients on tax efficiency, accounting systems, and regulatory compliance. Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner via email, telephone, and in-person meetings. Identify opportunities to deliver additional services to existing clients, supporting overall business growth. Assist in implementing and improving internal processes, systems, and technology to enhance efficiency and workflow. Ensure all client files and working papers are prepared and maintained in line with ICAEW guidelines and internal practice standards. Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, including changes in legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practices. Adhere to firm policies on confidentiality, ethics, and professional conduct at all times. Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients. Work collaboratively with the bookkeeping team and assist with ad hoc assignments, including management accounts, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting. Undertake additional duties as required to support the partners and ensure the smooth running of the practice. Requirements: ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with proven post-qualification experience in practice. We would consider someone who is part-qualified if they have ample experience. Benefits: Competitive salary in-line with market rate. 21 days of annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays Subsidised private healthcare Pension scheme to support your future Hybrid working for greater flexibility and balance up to 2 days a week from home Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support Regular social events to connect and celebrate with the team A friendly, professional team to work alongside A positive culture that promotes a strong work-life balance Regular opportunities to undertake additional CPD alongside any formal studies, together with excellent in-house training opportunities Opportunity to progress and develop your career within a well-respected practice Free parking
Are you a sports fanatic? Do you love a good film or enjoy a decent TV series? Then this is certainly for you A rare and incredible opportunity based in Bromsgrove to support a niche portfolio of clients, including high-profile professionals across the entertainment, film and sport industries - genuine A-listers. As a Senior Tax Associate, you will be at the forefront of delivering an unparallele click apply for full job details
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Are you a sports fanatic? Do you love a good film or enjoy a decent TV series? Then this is certainly for you A rare and incredible opportunity based in Bromsgrove to support a niche portfolio of clients, including high-profile professionals across the entertainment, film and sport industries - genuine A-listers. As a Senior Tax Associate, you will be at the forefront of delivering an unparallele click apply for full job details
Senior Tax Manager - Private Client 3 days in office Tired of being a small cog in a private equity machine? Come and build something that's actually yours. If you've had enough of consolidator-owned firms chasing short-term margins, endless restructures, and "progression" that never quite materialises, this one's worth a look. A genuinely independent, partner-led accountancy practice, with no private equity, no external investors, and no hidden agenda. Just a well-established, fast-growing Midlands firm that's owned and run by the people who work in it. That means decisions are made for the long term, careers are built on merit, and partnership is a realistic, achievable goal, not a rumour. They are looking for a Senior Tax Manager to lead and build Private Client team, a role with real autonomy, direct access to partners, and a genuine say in how the department grows. What you'll be doing: Leading the Personal and Trust Tax compliance service, including review and sign-off of returns Delivering advisory work across Trusts, Inheritance Tax, CGT, offshore trusts and international tax matters Overseeing 60-day CGT Returns, Trust Registration Service, Trust IHT Returns and CRS reporting Acting as a trusted point of contact for HMRC, clients and professional advisers Managing complex client relationships and associated risk Leading, coaching and developing your team: recruitment, appraisals, training, the lot Owning workflow, WIP, billing and recoveries for your area Getting involved in business development, networking and technical marketing, as much or as little as suits your ambitions What we're looking for: CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience) Significant Private Client Tax and Trust experience Strong technical grounding in Personal Tax, Trusts, IHT and CGT Proven experience leading or managing a team Commercially minded, with strong client relationship skills Nice to have (not essential): International or offshore trust experience Business development track record Experience leading advisory projects If you want to build a career, not just fill a seat, get in touch. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Tax Manager - Private Client 3 days in office Tired of being a small cog in a private equity machine? Come and build something that's actually yours. If you've had enough of consolidator-owned firms chasing short-term margins, endless restructures, and "progression" that never quite materialises, this one's worth a look. A genuinely independent, partner-led accountancy practice, with no private equity, no external investors, and no hidden agenda. Just a well-established, fast-growing Midlands firm that's owned and run by the people who work in it. That means decisions are made for the long term, careers are built on merit, and partnership is a realistic, achievable goal, not a rumour. They are looking for a Senior Tax Manager to lead and build Private Client team, a role with real autonomy, direct access to partners, and a genuine say in how the department grows. What you'll be doing: Leading the Personal and Trust Tax compliance service, including review and sign-off of returns Delivering advisory work across Trusts, Inheritance Tax, CGT, offshore trusts and international tax matters Overseeing 60-day CGT Returns, Trust Registration Service, Trust IHT Returns and CRS reporting Acting as a trusted point of contact for HMRC, clients and professional advisers Managing complex client relationships and associated risk Leading, coaching and developing your team: recruitment, appraisals, training, the lot Owning workflow, WIP, billing and recoveries for your area Getting involved in business development, networking and technical marketing, as much or as little as suits your ambitions What we're looking for: CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience) Significant Private Client Tax and Trust experience Strong technical grounding in Personal Tax, Trusts, IHT and CGT Proven experience leading or managing a team Commercially minded, with strong client relationship skills Nice to have (not essential): International or offshore trust experience Business development track record Experience leading advisory projects If you want to build a career, not just fill a seat, get in touch. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Head of Accounting Competitive + Benefits South ABJ6739 Perm full time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Accounting (Fully qualified) to lead the finance function at their site. Our client is a leading international engineering and technology organisation operating within highly regulated manufacturing and engineering sectors. Renowned for innovation, technical excellence and quality, they provide advanced engineering, maintenance and support services across the UK and internationally. As Head of Accounting Reporting into the Finance Director, you will take overall responsibility for the accounting function, ensuring robust financial controls, statutory compliance and accurate financial reporting. As Head of Accounting you will lead a small accounting team whilst driving continuous improvements to financial systems, processes and procedures. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge together with excellent people management skills. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the day-to-day accounting function, overseeing a team of four. Prepare accurate monthly management and financial accounts. Ensure timely month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting. Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS. Act as the primary contact for both internal and external auditors, managing the year-end audit process. Prepare deferred tax reporting packs and corporation tax information for external advisers. Ensure VAT returns, statutory reporting and regulatory submissions are completed accurately and on time. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Review, develop and improve accounting policies, financial systems and business processes. Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash collection activities. Oversee payroll processes and associated reporting through outsourced providers. Support treasury activities, banking administration and cash management. Maintain company statutory records and ensure compliance with Companies House requirements. Work collaboratively with operational departments on customs, import VAT and duty matters. Partner with IT to support finance systems and continuous system improvements. Communicate group accounting requirements and implement changes where necessary. Qualifications & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience in a senior accounting or financial management position. Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS. Previous experience using SAP ERP. Experience managing external audits and statutory reporting. Strong understanding of VAT, corporation tax and financial controls. Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Experience within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace or other regulated industries. Knowledge of customs, import VAT and international financial processes. Additional European language skills (French or German) would be advantageous. Clearance Visa sponsorship is not available for this position: Must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance Salary dependent on Experience : Strong Benefits Base: Strong Bonus; Strong Pension Plan; Medical To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6739 on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or apply to
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Head of Accounting Competitive + Benefits South ABJ6739 Perm full time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Accounting (Fully qualified) to lead the finance function at their site. Our client is a leading international engineering and technology organisation operating within highly regulated manufacturing and engineering sectors. Renowned for innovation, technical excellence and quality, they provide advanced engineering, maintenance and support services across the UK and internationally. As Head of Accounting Reporting into the Finance Director, you will take overall responsibility for the accounting function, ensuring robust financial controls, statutory compliance and accurate financial reporting. As Head of Accounting you will lead a small accounting team whilst driving continuous improvements to financial systems, processes and procedures. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge together with excellent people management skills. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the day-to-day accounting function, overseeing a team of four. Prepare accurate monthly management and financial accounts. Ensure timely month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting. Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS. Act as the primary contact for both internal and external auditors, managing the year-end audit process. Prepare deferred tax reporting packs and corporation tax information for external advisers. Ensure VAT returns, statutory reporting and regulatory submissions are completed accurately and on time. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Review, develop and improve accounting policies, financial systems and business processes. Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash collection activities. Oversee payroll processes and associated reporting through outsourced providers. Support treasury activities, banking administration and cash management. Maintain company statutory records and ensure compliance with Companies House requirements. Work collaboratively with operational departments on customs, import VAT and duty matters. Partner with IT to support finance systems and continuous system improvements. Communicate group accounting requirements and implement changes where necessary. Qualifications & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience in a senior accounting or financial management position. Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS. Previous experience using SAP ERP. Experience managing external audits and statutory reporting. Strong understanding of VAT, corporation tax and financial controls. Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Experience within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace or other regulated industries. Knowledge of customs, import VAT and international financial processes. Additional European language skills (French or German) would be advantageous. Clearance Visa sponsorship is not available for this position: Must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance Salary dependent on Experience : Strong Benefits Base: Strong Bonus; Strong Pension Plan; Medical To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6739 on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or apply to
Your new company Progressive council serving thriving coastal, rural and market town communities Your new role Chief Financial Accountant Hybrid 2 days on site 50,000 to 60,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Financial Accountant to join a well-established district council based in the beautiful coastal area of the East of England. The area boasts stunning countryside, vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community, while remaining well-connected to Norwich, Cambridge and London. This is a key technical finance role, leading on statutory accounts, external audit, treasury-related matters, financial governance, and supporting the organisation through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Assets, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the council maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship and compliance. You will be responsible for: Leading the annual Statement of Accounts process and year-end closure programme. Managing the relationship with external auditors and acting as the council's primary audit contact. Coordinating the production of high-quality audit working papers and supporting documentation. Providing expert technical accounting advice to senior officers, members, and external stakeholders. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, CIPFA guidance and governance requirements. Supporting budget setting processes and annual Council Tax determination. Overseeing government returns and statutory financial submissions. Managing the council's insurance arrangements and associated claims processes. Leading responses to financial consultations and monitoring emerging legislative and accounting developments. Supporting and contributing to Local Government Reorganisation workstreams and technical accounting requirements. Building strong relationships across services to promote sound financial management and governance. What you'll need to succeed CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience within a local government finance environment. Extensive knowledge of local authority finance and accounting requirements. Strong understanding of statutory accounts production and year-end processes. Experience managing or coordinating external audit activities. Excellent knowledge of local government financial legislation, accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, report writing and presentation skills. Experience providing professional financial advice to senior stakeholders and elected members. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Desirable Knowledge of treasury management and capital finance regulations. Understanding of Business Rates Retention, Council Tax and Collection Fund accounting. Experience leading service improvement or finance transformation initiatives. Previous involvement in Local Government Reorganisation programmes. Team leadership or management experience. Procurement and contract management knowledge. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Your new company Progressive council serving thriving coastal, rural and market town communities Your new role Chief Financial Accountant Hybrid 2 days on site 50,000 to 60,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Financial Accountant to join a well-established district council based in the beautiful coastal area of the East of England. The area boasts stunning countryside, vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community, while remaining well-connected to Norwich, Cambridge and London. This is a key technical finance role, leading on statutory accounts, external audit, treasury-related matters, financial governance, and supporting the organisation through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Assets, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the council maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship and compliance. You will be responsible for: Leading the annual Statement of Accounts process and year-end closure programme. Managing the relationship with external auditors and acting as the council's primary audit contact. Coordinating the production of high-quality audit working papers and supporting documentation. Providing expert technical accounting advice to senior officers, members, and external stakeholders. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, CIPFA guidance and governance requirements. Supporting budget setting processes and annual Council Tax determination. Overseeing government returns and statutory financial submissions. Managing the council's insurance arrangements and associated claims processes. Leading responses to financial consultations and monitoring emerging legislative and accounting developments. Supporting and contributing to Local Government Reorganisation workstreams and technical accounting requirements. Building strong relationships across services to promote sound financial management and governance. What you'll need to succeed CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience within a local government finance environment. Extensive knowledge of local authority finance and accounting requirements. Strong understanding of statutory accounts production and year-end processes. Experience managing or coordinating external audit activities. Excellent knowledge of local government financial legislation, accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, report writing and presentation skills. Experience providing professional financial advice to senior stakeholders and elected members. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Desirable Knowledge of treasury management and capital finance regulations. Understanding of Business Rates Retention, Council Tax and Collection Fund accounting. Experience leading service improvement or finance transformation initiatives. Previous involvement in Local Government Reorganisation programmes. Team leadership or management experience. Procurement and contract management knowledge. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Accounts Manager Client Manager Senior Accounts Manager Associate Director Accounts Director Axminster Competitive Salary (DOE) Full-Time Hybrid & Flexible Working Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a highly respected Top 50 accountancy practice for an experienced Accounts Manager / Director to join their successful team in Axminster . This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Manager seeking a genuine pathway to Director or an experienced Accounts Director looking for a fresh challenge within a growing, people-focused firm where career progression is actively supported. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you'll provide technical expertise, commercial advice, and leadership while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the practice. Key Duties Manage and develop a varied portfolio of business clients. Build trusted, long-term client relationships by acting as a strategic adviser. Review and prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns. Oversee VAT compliance and HMRC submissions. Support business start-ups, company incorporations, and HMRC registrations. Deliver proactive business and tax planning advice. Support audit and charity/not-for-profit assignments where required. Lead, mentor, and develop junior members of the team. Manage workflow, review work, and ensure deadlines are achieved. Support Directors and Partners with technical and advisory projects. Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow service offerings. Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified. Previous experience working at Accounts Manager level or above within an accountancy practice. Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns. Experience managing your own client portfolio. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Audit and charity/not-for-profit experience is advantageous but not essential. Ambition to progress your career within a successful and growing practice. What We Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Clear progression towards Director and Partnership . Annual salary reviews. Hybrid and flexible working. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Enhanced employer pension contributions. Death in Service benefit (3x salary). Health and wellbeing scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Holiday buy/sell scheme. Cycle to Work scheme. Private Medical Insurance options. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine long-term career opportunities. Interested? If you're looking for your next opportunity as an Accounts Manager , Client Manager , Senior Accounts Manager , Associate Director , or Accounts Director in Axminster , apply today with your up-to-date CV. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Accounts Manager Client Manager Senior Accounts Manager Associate Director Accounts Director Axminster Competitive Salary (DOE) Full-Time Hybrid & Flexible Working Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a highly respected Top 50 accountancy practice for an experienced Accounts Manager / Director to join their successful team in Axminster . This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Manager seeking a genuine pathway to Director or an experienced Accounts Director looking for a fresh challenge within a growing, people-focused firm where career progression is actively supported. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you'll provide technical expertise, commercial advice, and leadership while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the practice. Key Duties Manage and develop a varied portfolio of business clients. Build trusted, long-term client relationships by acting as a strategic adviser. Review and prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns. Oversee VAT compliance and HMRC submissions. Support business start-ups, company incorporations, and HMRC registrations. Deliver proactive business and tax planning advice. Support audit and charity/not-for-profit assignments where required. Lead, mentor, and develop junior members of the team. Manage workflow, review work, and ensure deadlines are achieved. Support Directors and Partners with technical and advisory projects. Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow service offerings. Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified. Previous experience working at Accounts Manager level or above within an accountancy practice. Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns. Experience managing your own client portfolio. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Audit and charity/not-for-profit experience is advantageous but not essential. Ambition to progress your career within a successful and growing practice. What We Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Clear progression towards Director and Partnership . Annual salary reviews. Hybrid and flexible working. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Enhanced employer pension contributions. Death in Service benefit (3x salary). Health and wellbeing scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Holiday buy/sell scheme. Cycle to Work scheme. Private Medical Insurance options. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine long-term career opportunities. Interested? If you're looking for your next opportunity as an Accounts Manager , Client Manager , Senior Accounts Manager , Associate Director , or Accounts Director in Axminster , apply today with your up-to-date CV. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly respected and rapidly growing accountancy and business advisory firm. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, the firm combines local relationships with national expertise, supporting SMEs through high-quality advisory, tax and accountancy services. Known for its collaborative culture, ambitious growth plans and commitment to developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional seeking a strategic leadership role within a progressive organisation. Your new role As Associate Director, you will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the business. You will be responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of SME clients, delivering commercially focused advice and leading a high-performing team. Key responsibilities will include: Managing, developing and growing a portfolio of SME clients Building long-term relationships with business owners and key stakeholders Identifying and securing new business opportunities Providing high-quality business advisory, accounts and tax services Leading, mentoring and developing a team of professionals Driving a high-performance culture focused on client service excellence Contributing to strategic planning, revenue growth and profitability targets Ensuring technical compliance and maintaining the highest professional standards Acting as a trusted adviser and ambassador for the firm within the local market What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced practice professional with strong technical expertise and a proven ability to win, retain and develop client relationships. You will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification Eligibility to obtain a Practising Certificate Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, business advisory, corporate tax and personal tax Experience managing a significant client portfolio within an accountancy practice environment A commercial mindset with demonstrable business development experience Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Previous experience at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level would be advantageous. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a forward-thinking firm offering genuine career progression, a supportive culture and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the business. Benefits include: Competitive salary package Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional annual leave linked to seniority Option to purchase additional annual leave Christmas office closure Life assurance Enhanced family leave and company sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Corporate discounts platform Flexible benefits package including health and wellbeing options What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are considering your next move within Practice, please get in touch for a confidential conversation about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly respected and rapidly growing accountancy and business advisory firm. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, the firm combines local relationships with national expertise, supporting SMEs through high-quality advisory, tax and accountancy services. Known for its collaborative culture, ambitious growth plans and commitment to developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional seeking a strategic leadership role within a progressive organisation. Your new role As Associate Director, you will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the business. You will be responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of SME clients, delivering commercially focused advice and leading a high-performing team. Key responsibilities will include: Managing, developing and growing a portfolio of SME clients Building long-term relationships with business owners and key stakeholders Identifying and securing new business opportunities Providing high-quality business advisory, accounts and tax services Leading, mentoring and developing a team of professionals Driving a high-performance culture focused on client service excellence Contributing to strategic planning, revenue growth and profitability targets Ensuring technical compliance and maintaining the highest professional standards Acting as a trusted adviser and ambassador for the firm within the local market What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced practice professional with strong technical expertise and a proven ability to win, retain and develop client relationships. You will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification Eligibility to obtain a Practising Certificate Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, business advisory, corporate tax and personal tax Experience managing a significant client portfolio within an accountancy practice environment A commercial mindset with demonstrable business development experience Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Previous experience at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level would be advantageous. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a forward-thinking firm offering genuine career progression, a supportive culture and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the business. Benefits include: Competitive salary package Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional annual leave linked to seniority Option to purchase additional annual leave Christmas office closure Life assurance Enhanced family leave and company sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Corporate discounts platform Flexible benefits package including health and wellbeing options What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are considering your next move within Practice, please get in touch for a confidential conversation about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)