Product Research & Development Manager Interim role - 10 month FTC Salary up to 75k DOE Food & Beverage West London Hybrid Ready to shape the next big thing in food and drink? If you're the person who spots tomorrow's trends before everyone else, gets excited by turning consumer insight into commercially successful products and loves seeing your ideas land in stores across the UK, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. We're partnering with an iconic, customer-loved brand that's investing heavily in innovation, product development and the future of its food and beverage offer. They're looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead category innovation, influence business strategy and bring exciting new products to life. This isn't just about launching products. It's about creating ranges customers genuinely love, driving commercial performance and helping shape the future direction of a market-leading brand. What you'll be doing You'll own the development of your category strategy, balancing creativity with commercial thinking to deliver products that excite customers and deliver real business growth. From identifying emerging trends to working with suppliers on the next big launch, you'll take products from concept through to implementation while ensuring every decision supports the wider brand vision. You'll be: Leading the UK product development strategy across food and beverage categories Creating annual category plans covering product, pricing, packaging and distribution Using customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities Driving innovation from idea generation through to successful launch Managing product performance, forecasts and category profitability Building brilliant relationships with suppliers to develop innovative products and packaging Working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, procurement, technical and store teams to deliver flawless execution Supporting future equipment and operational development to enhance the customer experience Leading, coaching and developing a small but talented R&D team What we're looking for You'll already have experience developing successful food or beverage ranges within a retail, hospitality or FMCG environment. You'll be equally comfortable analysing commercial performance as you are tasting new products or presenting category strategy to senior stakeholders. We're looking for someone who has: Proven experience in category management and product development A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering category growth Experience taking products from concept through to launch A genuine passion for food, beverage and consumer trends Strong supplier management and influencing skills Excellent project management and stakeholder management experience The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Previous people management experience Why you'll love it This is a role where your ideas genuinely matter. You'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy at a national level, work with passionate teams, collaborate with leading suppliers and help create products that millions of customers will enjoy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you love blending creativity with commercial thinking, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH36991
Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
Product Research & Development Manager Interim role - 10 month FTC Salary up to 75k DOE Food & Beverage West London Hybrid Ready to shape the next big thing in food and drink? If you're the person who spots tomorrow's trends before everyone else, gets excited by turning consumer insight into commercially successful products and loves seeing your ideas land in stores across the UK, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. We're partnering with an iconic, customer-loved brand that's investing heavily in innovation, product development and the future of its food and beverage offer. They're looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead category innovation, influence business strategy and bring exciting new products to life. This isn't just about launching products. It's about creating ranges customers genuinely love, driving commercial performance and helping shape the future direction of a market-leading brand. What you'll be doing You'll own the development of your category strategy, balancing creativity with commercial thinking to deliver products that excite customers and deliver real business growth. From identifying emerging trends to working with suppliers on the next big launch, you'll take products from concept through to implementation while ensuring every decision supports the wider brand vision. You'll be: Leading the UK product development strategy across food and beverage categories Creating annual category plans covering product, pricing, packaging and distribution Using customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities Driving innovation from idea generation through to successful launch Managing product performance, forecasts and category profitability Building brilliant relationships with suppliers to develop innovative products and packaging Working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, procurement, technical and store teams to deliver flawless execution Supporting future equipment and operational development to enhance the customer experience Leading, coaching and developing a small but talented R&D team What we're looking for You'll already have experience developing successful food or beverage ranges within a retail, hospitality or FMCG environment. You'll be equally comfortable analysing commercial performance as you are tasting new products or presenting category strategy to senior stakeholders. We're looking for someone who has: Proven experience in category management and product development A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering category growth Experience taking products from concept through to launch A genuine passion for food, beverage and consumer trends Strong supplier management and influencing skills Excellent project management and stakeholder management experience The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Previous people management experience Why you'll love it This is a role where your ideas genuinely matter. You'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy at a national level, work with passionate teams, collaborate with leading suppliers and help create products that millions of customers will enjoy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you love blending creativity with commercial thinking, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH36991
Interim Finance Analyst - Manufacturing Location: Rochdale (Hybrid) Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract An established manufacturing business is looking to appoint an Interim Finance Analyst to support its operations team during a key period of growth and transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders, analysing performance data and driving process improvements in a fast-paced production environment. The Role Reporting into the Site Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and providing commercial insight to improve operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Produce weekly and monthly operational performance reports, including production variances, yields and overhead analysis. Partner with manufacturing, planning and supply chain teams to improve financial awareness and decision-making. Investigate production and cost variances, identifying trends and recommending improvements. Ensure accuracy and integrity of production, inventory and financial data across multiple systems. Support month-end activities, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive stronger financial controls and support process optimisation across the site. About You (CIMA/ACCA) Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environment. Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel knowledge. Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system. Confident building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proactive, inquisitive and comfortable challenging processes to improve performance. What's on Offer 9-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start. Hybrid working and flexible hours. Opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established manufacturing business. Exposure to senior operational stakeholders and continuous improvement projects. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an analytical finance professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
Interim Finance Analyst - Manufacturing Location: Rochdale (Hybrid) Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract An established manufacturing business is looking to appoint an Interim Finance Analyst to support its operations team during a key period of growth and transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders, analysing performance data and driving process improvements in a fast-paced production environment. The Role Reporting into the Site Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and providing commercial insight to improve operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Produce weekly and monthly operational performance reports, including production variances, yields and overhead analysis. Partner with manufacturing, planning and supply chain teams to improve financial awareness and decision-making. Investigate production and cost variances, identifying trends and recommending improvements. Ensure accuracy and integrity of production, inventory and financial data across multiple systems. Support month-end activities, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive stronger financial controls and support process optimisation across the site. About You (CIMA/ACCA) Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environment. Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel knowledge. Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system. Confident building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proactive, inquisitive and comfortable challenging processes to improve performance. What's on Offer 9-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start. Hybrid working and flexible hours. Opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established manufacturing business. Exposure to senior operational stakeholders and continuous improvement projects. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an analytical finance professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Marc Daniels is partnering with a growing and ambitious business to recruit a Senior Project Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with responsibility for project accounting, revenue recognition, month-end reporting, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project balances across the ledger. This position will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys working closely with both Finance and operational teams, and who can bring structure, control, and insight to a fast-growing business. The role You will own the accounting across all revenue-generating disciplines, ensuring project balances are accurate, complete, and fully explained. You will be responsible for revenue recognition on a percentage completion basis, WIP, accrued and deferred revenue, project cost accounting, and the reconciliation of contract asset and liability positions. You will also lead a controlled month-end close across the project ledgers, prepare the monthly project summary report, and support the production of management accounts down to gross margin. Working closely with Commercial Finance and the wider business, you will help ensure accounting entries are supported, reconciled, and clearly understood. Key responsibilities Own monthly revenue recognition across all revenue-generating disciplines on a percentage completion basis. Account for WIP, accrued revenue, deferred revenue, contract assets, and contract liabilities. Reconcile certified and applied values against revenue recognised and explain variances. Own project cost accruals, subcontract accounting, provisions, retentions, and related balance sheet reconciliations. Lead month-end close for project ledgers, including cut-off and period-end adjustments. Produce the monthly project summary report, covering P&L and balance sheet movements. Reconcile the project ledger to the general ledger and support statutory reporting. Prepare the trading result down to gross margin within the monthly management accounts. Provide commentary on movements in revenue, cost, margin, and intercompany balances. About you Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or Equivalent) Strong project accounting and revenue recognition experience. Good knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations, and management reporting. Confident working with commercial teams and explaining accounting adjustments clearly. Experience with FRS 102 is highly desirable, and IFRS 15 awareness would be an advantage.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Marc Daniels is partnering with a growing and ambitious business to recruit a Senior Project Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with responsibility for project accounting, revenue recognition, month-end reporting, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project balances across the ledger. This position will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys working closely with both Finance and operational teams, and who can bring structure, control, and insight to a fast-growing business. The role You will own the accounting across all revenue-generating disciplines, ensuring project balances are accurate, complete, and fully explained. You will be responsible for revenue recognition on a percentage completion basis, WIP, accrued and deferred revenue, project cost accounting, and the reconciliation of contract asset and liability positions. You will also lead a controlled month-end close across the project ledgers, prepare the monthly project summary report, and support the production of management accounts down to gross margin. Working closely with Commercial Finance and the wider business, you will help ensure accounting entries are supported, reconciled, and clearly understood. Key responsibilities Own monthly revenue recognition across all revenue-generating disciplines on a percentage completion basis. Account for WIP, accrued revenue, deferred revenue, contract assets, and contract liabilities. Reconcile certified and applied values against revenue recognised and explain variances. Own project cost accruals, subcontract accounting, provisions, retentions, and related balance sheet reconciliations. Lead month-end close for project ledgers, including cut-off and period-end adjustments. Produce the monthly project summary report, covering P&L and balance sheet movements. Reconcile the project ledger to the general ledger and support statutory reporting. Prepare the trading result down to gross margin within the monthly management accounts. Provide commentary on movements in revenue, cost, margin, and intercompany balances. About you Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or Equivalent) Strong project accounting and revenue recognition experience. Good knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations, and management reporting. Confident working with commercial teams and explaining accounting adjustments clearly. Experience with FRS 102 is highly desirable, and IFRS 15 awareness would be an advantage.
hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION Join a role that's central to our technological resilience, offering a unique opportunity to shape the firm's tech risk strategy and enhance industry compliance. As a Technology Risk and Controls Lead within our Cloud Foundational Services Function, you will be passionate about operational risk management and control solutions for computing environments. You will partner with one or more disciplines, lines of business, regions and locations to respond to evolving business requirements and emerging threats. You will leverage your expert knowledge of today's ever-changing technology risk landscape and controls environment to advise and support IT operations across the firm. You will partner with process owners to respond to internal and external audit and regulatory requests for information, while ensuring senior stakeholders are kept updated on the risk posture for the organization. you will report directly to the Technology, Risk & Controls Portfolio Lead and will be responsible for a small team. Lead the strategic development and implementation of technology risk management in a dynamic, evolving tech landscape. Cloud Technology Risk & Controls Lead (Executive Director) who helps teams run cloud services safely and reliably. You'll work with partners across the firm to spot new risks, strengthen dayâtoâday controls, and keep leaders informed on overall risk health. You'll also coordinate responses to audits and regulatory requests, and guide IT teams on security, resiliency, and highâavailability design. The role covers key areas like access management, incident response, vulnerability management, and data protection, with a strong understanding of public cloud environments Job responsibilities Develop and implement technology risk management strategies, policies, and processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, and drive strategic projects and initiatives to enhance the firm's technology risk management capabilities, in line with industry best practices and the firm's standards and regulatory requirements Sets reuse-first expectations for enterprise-authorized AI adoption within the work environment across technology risk and controls operations to accelerate evidence synthesis, issue analysis, and executive reporting, with human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive data. Identify and escalate emerging and upstream technology risk through execution of the Firm's management framework tools, including risk event management, reporting, and action plan tracking, and provide expert counsel to stakeholders and constituents regarding their security obligations, facilitating acceptable outcomes Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key cross-functional team leads, regulators, and auditors, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards Manage reporting and governance of overall controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, etc., providing insight to senior leaders into effectiveness of controls and inform governance work Establishes governance standards for AI-assisted workflows used in risk reporting and issue/action-plan management, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to security, resiliency, and regulatory expectations. Operational risk management subject matter expert. Direct oversight and management of Audits for Cloud Foundational Services. Supports and advises process owners in managing operational risk and provides transparency to stakeholders. Ensures alignment with regulatory and firmwide control obligations and industry standards. Audit engagement and response management. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Significant experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on managing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation Demonstrated experience leading safe adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment within technology risk and controls workflows, including validation practices and awareness of data sensitivity. Ability to define review/approval and escalation expectations for AI-assisted recommendations while maintaining security, auditability, and regulatory compliance outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial industry Proven ability to lead large teams, manage cross-functional projects, influence executive-level strategic decision-making, and effectively translate technology insights to business strategy in communications with senior executives Advanced knowledge and experience leading data security, risk assessment & reporting, and control evaluation, design, and governance, with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Strong leadership skills with exceptional communication and presence. Advanced knowledge of multiple IT control and project management practices and experience working across large environments. Ability to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goals. Expertise in application and infrastructure high-availability and resiliency architectures with demonstrated experience in business. Proficiency in information security domains, including policies and standards, risk and control assessments, access controls, regulatory compliance, technology resiliency, risk and control governance and metrics, incident management, secure systems development lifecycle, vulnerability management, and data protection. Understanding of Public Cloud environments. ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION Join a role that's central to our technological resilience, offering a unique opportunity to shape the firm's tech risk strategy and enhance industry compliance. As a Technology Risk and Controls Lead within our Cloud Foundational Services Function, you will be passionate about operational risk management and control solutions for computing environments. You will partner with one or more disciplines, lines of business, regions and locations to respond to evolving business requirements and emerging threats. You will leverage your expert knowledge of today's ever-changing technology risk landscape and controls environment to advise and support IT operations across the firm. You will partner with process owners to respond to internal and external audit and regulatory requests for information, while ensuring senior stakeholders are kept updated on the risk posture for the organization. you will report directly to the Technology, Risk & Controls Portfolio Lead and will be responsible for a small team. Lead the strategic development and implementation of technology risk management in a dynamic, evolving tech landscape. Cloud Technology Risk & Controls Lead (Executive Director) who helps teams run cloud services safely and reliably. You'll work with partners across the firm to spot new risks, strengthen dayâtoâday controls, and keep leaders informed on overall risk health. You'll also coordinate responses to audits and regulatory requests, and guide IT teams on security, resiliency, and highâavailability design. The role covers key areas like access management, incident response, vulnerability management, and data protection, with a strong understanding of public cloud environments Job responsibilities Develop and implement technology risk management strategies, policies, and processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, and drive strategic projects and initiatives to enhance the firm's technology risk management capabilities, in line with industry best practices and the firm's standards and regulatory requirements Sets reuse-first expectations for enterprise-authorized AI adoption within the work environment across technology risk and controls operations to accelerate evidence synthesis, issue analysis, and executive reporting, with human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive data. Identify and escalate emerging and upstream technology risk through execution of the Firm's management framework tools, including risk event management, reporting, and action plan tracking, and provide expert counsel to stakeholders and constituents regarding their security obligations, facilitating acceptable outcomes Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key cross-functional team leads, regulators, and auditors, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards Manage reporting and governance of overall controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, etc., providing insight to senior leaders into effectiveness of controls and inform governance work Establishes governance standards for AI-assisted workflows used in risk reporting and issue/action-plan management, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to security, resiliency, and regulatory expectations. Operational risk management subject matter expert. Direct oversight and management of Audits for Cloud Foundational Services. Supports and advises process owners in managing operational risk and provides transparency to stakeholders. Ensures alignment with regulatory and firmwide control obligations and industry standards. Audit engagement and response management. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Significant experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on managing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation Demonstrated experience leading safe adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment within technology risk and controls workflows, including validation practices and awareness of data sensitivity. Ability to define review/approval and escalation expectations for AI-assisted recommendations while maintaining security, auditability, and regulatory compliance outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial industry Proven ability to lead large teams, manage cross-functional projects, influence executive-level strategic decision-making, and effectively translate technology insights to business strategy in communications with senior executives Advanced knowledge and experience leading data security, risk assessment & reporting, and control evaluation, design, and governance, with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Strong leadership skills with exceptional communication and presence. Advanced knowledge of multiple IT control and project management practices and experience working across large environments. Ability to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goals. Expertise in application and infrastructure high-availability and resiliency architectures with demonstrated experience in business. Proficiency in information security domains, including policies and standards, risk and control assessments, access controls, regulatory compliance, technology resiliency, risk and control governance and metrics, incident management, secure systems development lifecycle, vulnerability management, and data protection. Understanding of Public Cloud environments. ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Rarely available opportunity to join a market-leading software product company, trusted by the vast majority of Tier 1 capital markets firms to keep low-latency trading, core banking, payments and market data infrastructure across the world running smoothly. They're looking for a Senior Product Manager to own two of their most strategically important workstreams: financial services trading resilience and market data observability. An exceptional & rarely available position, working for a London based tier 1 technology company, with global operations. Location: London, central - hybrid. Expectations would be 2 days per week in the central London HQ (Tuesday's generally being core day) However, this is flexible for the right individual. Realistically you will likely be within "sensible" commute of London though (Home counties, or direct train links to the city) Salary: £120K - £140K basic (Flexible) plus an extensive benefits package. What you'll be doing Own the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for FS resilience and market data observability, translating vision into quarterly delivery plans with engineering. Get out from behind your desk and spend real time with Tier 1 banks, exchanges and clearing houses, anchoring your roadmap in genuine customer evidence. Lead the discovery, definition and launch of a brand new market data observability product line. Partner with AI and platform engineering teams to bring agentic capability into resilience workflows, built for the demands of regulated environments. Shape pricing and packaging with finance and revenue teams so new capability converts cleanly into ARR. Represent the business at industry events, analyst briefings and regulator roundtables on operational resilience. What you need to bring "Senior" level expereince in product management within enterprise B2B software, with a track record of shipping data-intensive, infrastructure-class products into regulated financial services industries. This is a technical & commercial product role. You MUST bring experience in complex, highly visible software products, specifically used within highly regulated financial services industries. Deep domain expertise across two or more of : low-latency trading and OMS/EMS, market data infrastructure, post-trade and core banking, or financial services operational resilience and regulation. Strong grasp of the observability and monitoring landscape, including metrics, logs, traces, OpenTelemetry and AIOps. Comfortable leading conversations with senior stakeholders such as heads of trading technology, CTOs and CISOs, not just attending them. Excellent written communication, able to turn a complex resilience problem into something a CTO, regulator and engineer can all act on. Why you'll love this job Genuine ownership of product lines that sit at the heart of how the world's biggest banks and exchanges stay resilient. A senior, externally-facing role with real influence over strategy, pricing and go-to-market, not just a backlog to manage, working directly with the VP of Product & the Senior Leadership team. The chance to shape how agentic AI gets deployed responsibly inside some of the most regulated environments in the world. If you can turn deep financial services domain knowledge into a roadmap that Tier 1 banks actually want to buy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Rarely available opportunity to join a market-leading software product company, trusted by the vast majority of Tier 1 capital markets firms to keep low-latency trading, core banking, payments and market data infrastructure across the world running smoothly. They're looking for a Senior Product Manager to own two of their most strategically important workstreams: financial services trading resilience and market data observability. An exceptional & rarely available position, working for a London based tier 1 technology company, with global operations. Location: London, central - hybrid. Expectations would be 2 days per week in the central London HQ (Tuesday's generally being core day) However, this is flexible for the right individual. Realistically you will likely be within "sensible" commute of London though (Home counties, or direct train links to the city) Salary: £120K - £140K basic (Flexible) plus an extensive benefits package. What you'll be doing Own the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for FS resilience and market data observability, translating vision into quarterly delivery plans with engineering. Get out from behind your desk and spend real time with Tier 1 banks, exchanges and clearing houses, anchoring your roadmap in genuine customer evidence. Lead the discovery, definition and launch of a brand new market data observability product line. Partner with AI and platform engineering teams to bring agentic capability into resilience workflows, built for the demands of regulated environments. Shape pricing and packaging with finance and revenue teams so new capability converts cleanly into ARR. Represent the business at industry events, analyst briefings and regulator roundtables on operational resilience. What you need to bring "Senior" level expereince in product management within enterprise B2B software, with a track record of shipping data-intensive, infrastructure-class products into regulated financial services industries. This is a technical & commercial product role. You MUST bring experience in complex, highly visible software products, specifically used within highly regulated financial services industries. Deep domain expertise across two or more of : low-latency trading and OMS/EMS, market data infrastructure, post-trade and core banking, or financial services operational resilience and regulation. Strong grasp of the observability and monitoring landscape, including metrics, logs, traces, OpenTelemetry and AIOps. Comfortable leading conversations with senior stakeholders such as heads of trading technology, CTOs and CISOs, not just attending them. Excellent written communication, able to turn a complex resilience problem into something a CTO, regulator and engineer can all act on. Why you'll love this job Genuine ownership of product lines that sit at the heart of how the world's biggest banks and exchanges stay resilient. A senior, externally-facing role with real influence over strategy, pricing and go-to-market, not just a backlog to manage, working directly with the VP of Product & the Senior Leadership team. The chance to shape how agentic AI gets deployed responsibly inside some of the most regulated environments in the world. If you can turn deep financial services domain knowledge into a roadmap that Tier 1 banks actually want to buy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
Head of Commercial Finance / Senior Finance Business Partner Derbyshire - Hybrid SF Partners have an exciting & exclusive opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader to join an outstanding business & partner with the senior leadership team of a major business unit. This role will drive strategic decision-making, improve commercial performance, and deliver the financial insight needed to support growth, profitability, and long-term business success. Key Responsibilities - Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, influencing strategic and commercial decisions. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling. - Deliver insightful analysis across sales, margins, customer profitability, and business performance. - Provide commercial support around pricing, tenders, contracts, investments, acquisitions, and growth opportunities. - Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-led decision making. - Identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives across the business. - Lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Finance team. - Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and reporting accuracy. About You - Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - Significant experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Business Partnering within a large, complex organisation. - Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving commercial performance. - Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business case development. - Commercially minded with experience supporting pricing, profitability, and strategic investment decisions. - Previous leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor finance teams. - Strong analytical skills with experience using BI tools such as Power BI This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, partnering with executive stakeholders, and leading a high-performing finance function
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Head of Commercial Finance / Senior Finance Business Partner Derbyshire - Hybrid SF Partners have an exciting & exclusive opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader to join an outstanding business & partner with the senior leadership team of a major business unit. This role will drive strategic decision-making, improve commercial performance, and deliver the financial insight needed to support growth, profitability, and long-term business success. Key Responsibilities - Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, influencing strategic and commercial decisions. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling. - Deliver insightful analysis across sales, margins, customer profitability, and business performance. - Provide commercial support around pricing, tenders, contracts, investments, acquisitions, and growth opportunities. - Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-led decision making. - Identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives across the business. - Lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Finance team. - Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and reporting accuracy. About You - Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - Significant experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Business Partnering within a large, complex organisation. - Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving commercial performance. - Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business case development. - Commercially minded with experience supporting pricing, profitability, and strategic investment decisions. - Previous leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor finance teams. - Strong analytical skills with experience using BI tools such as Power BI This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, partnering with executive stakeholders, and leading a high-performing finance function
Financial Controller South Norfolk Competitive Salary + Benefits Atkinson Moss is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business in South Norfolk to recruit an experienced Financial Controller . This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to step into a highly visible leadership role, taking ownership of the financial management, statutory reporting and compliance of the UK entities. Working closely with senior leadership and the wider finance function, you'll provide commercial insight, drive financial performance and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. The Role Your responsibilities will include: Leading the monthly management reporting process, alongside budgeting and forecasting activities. Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide commercial analysis, challenge performance and support strategic decision-making. Ensuring full compliance with UK statutory and regulatory requirements, including Corporation Tax, VAT, P11Ds and R&D tax claims. Managing the year-end statutory accounts and external audit process. Overseeing payroll governance, employee benefits reporting and maintaining a strong financial control environment. Reviewing and improving finance processes, systems and reporting to drive efficiency and best practice. Acting as the UK finance expert while collaborating with colleagues across the wider international finance team. About You We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (qualified by experience candidates will also be considered). Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position with responsibility for statutory reporting and financial control. Strong understanding of UK accounting standards, taxation, payroll and regulatory compliance. Experience producing budgets, forecasts and meaningful financial analysis to support business decisions. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business. A proactive, commercially focused approach with a passion for driving continuous improvement. What's on Offer This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful international organisation where you'll have real influence over the UK finance function. You'll enjoy a varied role that combines technical accounting expertise with commercial partnering, offering excellent exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make a genuine impact on the future success of the business. To find out more or to apply, please contact Angie Atkinson at Atkinson Moss with your latest CV. Not the right opportunity? We recruit for a wide range of finance and accountancy positions across Norfolk and Suffolk, including Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant and Finance Director opportunities.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller South Norfolk Competitive Salary + Benefits Atkinson Moss is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business in South Norfolk to recruit an experienced Financial Controller . This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to step into a highly visible leadership role, taking ownership of the financial management, statutory reporting and compliance of the UK entities. Working closely with senior leadership and the wider finance function, you'll provide commercial insight, drive financial performance and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. The Role Your responsibilities will include: Leading the monthly management reporting process, alongside budgeting and forecasting activities. Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide commercial analysis, challenge performance and support strategic decision-making. Ensuring full compliance with UK statutory and regulatory requirements, including Corporation Tax, VAT, P11Ds and R&D tax claims. Managing the year-end statutory accounts and external audit process. Overseeing payroll governance, employee benefits reporting and maintaining a strong financial control environment. Reviewing and improving finance processes, systems and reporting to drive efficiency and best practice. Acting as the UK finance expert while collaborating with colleagues across the wider international finance team. About You We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (qualified by experience candidates will also be considered). Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position with responsibility for statutory reporting and financial control. Strong understanding of UK accounting standards, taxation, payroll and regulatory compliance. Experience producing budgets, forecasts and meaningful financial analysis to support business decisions. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business. A proactive, commercially focused approach with a passion for driving continuous improvement. What's on Offer This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful international organisation where you'll have real influence over the UK finance function. You'll enjoy a varied role that combines technical accounting expertise with commercial partnering, offering excellent exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make a genuine impact on the future success of the business. To find out more or to apply, please contact Angie Atkinson at Atkinson Moss with your latest CV. Not the right opportunity? We recruit for a wide range of finance and accountancy positions across Norfolk and Suffolk, including Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant and Finance Director opportunities.
Finance Manager Manufacturing Pudsey Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of a growing manufacturing business? We're recruiting a Finance Manager to join a well-established, ambitious organisation that has built an excellent reputation within its sector. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in providing commercial insight, improving financial processes and supporting key business decisions. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across the business, lead a small finance team and help drive continuous improvement as the company continues its growth journey. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end close process and delivering accurate management accounts and board reporting. Producing insightful KPI reporting to support strategic decision making. Business partnering with departmental managers to improve financial performance and cost control. Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management. Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls. Overseeing stock reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and annual stock counts. Acting as the main point of contact for the annual audit and statutory compliance. Leading, coaching and developing the finance team. Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across the finance function. About You We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll ideally have: CIMA or ACCA qualification. Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role. Manufacturing experience. Experience managing or developing a finance team. Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. The confidence to challenge, influence and build relationships across the business. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner rather than simply a reporting function. You'll work closely with senior leadership, have real influence over business decisions and play an integral role in the company's continued success. If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Manufacturing Pudsey Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of a growing manufacturing business? We're recruiting a Finance Manager to join a well-established, ambitious organisation that has built an excellent reputation within its sector. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in providing commercial insight, improving financial processes and supporting key business decisions. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across the business, lead a small finance team and help drive continuous improvement as the company continues its growth journey. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end close process and delivering accurate management accounts and board reporting. Producing insightful KPI reporting to support strategic decision making. Business partnering with departmental managers to improve financial performance and cost control. Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management. Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls. Overseeing stock reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and annual stock counts. Acting as the main point of contact for the annual audit and statutory compliance. Leading, coaching and developing the finance team. Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across the finance function. About You We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll ideally have: CIMA or ACCA qualification. Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role. Manufacturing experience. Experience managing or developing a finance team. Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. The confidence to challenge, influence and build relationships across the business. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner rather than simply a reporting function. You'll work closely with senior leadership, have real influence over business decisions and play an integral role in the company's continued success. If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an industry leading business based in Chester to recruit an FP&A Analyst. Reporting to the CFO you will play a pivotal role within the Finance department, partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to shape decisions and drive growth throughout the business. This is a high impact role in a fast-paced environment, that requires strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical capability and the ability to both interpret and present complex business data with commercial insight. The role combines planning and forecasting with in-depth analysis and is ideal for someone who wants to add immediate value and have a real impact on commercial decisions. Key Responsibilities: Lead on planning, budgeting and forecasting, designing and maintaining robust financial models Provide clear commercial insight and reporting to the senior leadership team Own pricing strategy and margin management working alongside the FD Ensure strong alignment between budgeted commercial commitments and operational capability Production and distribution of weekly revenue and EBITDA forecasts Produce month end variance analysis including detailed budget variance review - highlighting risks and opportunities Revenue reconciliation between financial systems Produce quarterly board pack for SLT and Group distribution. Deliver in-depth sales and margin analysis Prepare and distribute Customer Business Analysis reports Maintain monthly KPI reporting. Play a key role in implementation of the new financial system regarding the specification of reports Develop and maintain Power BI reports to inform commercial decision making. Collaborate with sales, finance and operational teams to challenge performance and improve profitability Lead on quarterly business reviews with budget holders Work closely with senior stakeholders to model scenarios for new business opportunities to ensure optimal profitability Skills & Experience: ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Highly analytical with string modelling, budgeting and forecasting experience Experience in a fast-paced environment Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Heath care plan Company contribution pension On site Parking Hybrid and flexible working
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an industry leading business based in Chester to recruit an FP&A Analyst. Reporting to the CFO you will play a pivotal role within the Finance department, partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to shape decisions and drive growth throughout the business. This is a high impact role in a fast-paced environment, that requires strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical capability and the ability to both interpret and present complex business data with commercial insight. The role combines planning and forecasting with in-depth analysis and is ideal for someone who wants to add immediate value and have a real impact on commercial decisions. Key Responsibilities: Lead on planning, budgeting and forecasting, designing and maintaining robust financial models Provide clear commercial insight and reporting to the senior leadership team Own pricing strategy and margin management working alongside the FD Ensure strong alignment between budgeted commercial commitments and operational capability Production and distribution of weekly revenue and EBITDA forecasts Produce month end variance analysis including detailed budget variance review - highlighting risks and opportunities Revenue reconciliation between financial systems Produce quarterly board pack for SLT and Group distribution. Deliver in-depth sales and margin analysis Prepare and distribute Customer Business Analysis reports Maintain monthly KPI reporting. Play a key role in implementation of the new financial system regarding the specification of reports Develop and maintain Power BI reports to inform commercial decision making. Collaborate with sales, finance and operational teams to challenge performance and improve profitability Lead on quarterly business reviews with budget holders Work closely with senior stakeholders to model scenarios for new business opportunities to ensure optimal profitability Skills & Experience: ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Highly analytical with string modelling, budgeting and forecasting experience Experience in a fast-paced environment Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Heath care plan Company contribution pension On site Parking Hybrid and flexible working
Audit Manager Wakefield 50,000 - 55,000 + Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients. The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment. The Role As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors. Working closely with directors and audit fieldwork teams, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines, and in line with professional standards. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to contribute to service line development, business growth, tendering opportunities and the continued success of the audit function. Key Responsibilities Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors Lead the delivery of high-quality audit assignments within agreed timelines and budgets Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes alongside senior stakeholders Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent client service Manage audit budgets, billing and recoveries to achieve performance targets Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance Support continuous improvement of audit processes and quality standards Work closely with directors on business development, tendering and growth initiatives About You ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice Previous audit management experience within a professional services environment Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards Proven client-facing experience with excellent relationship management skills Experience managing audit portfolios and leading audit teams Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience using audit software, ideally MyWorkpapers Self-motivated, commercially aware and committed to delivering high-quality work What's on Offer Competitive salary of 50,000 - 55,000 , depending on experience Flexible working around core hours 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days Payment of professional memberships Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life assurance (4x salary) Eye test support Staff incentives and referral schemes Regular social events and team activities Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Audit Manager Wakefield 50,000 - 55,000 + Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients. The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment. The Role As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors. Working closely with directors and audit fieldwork teams, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines, and in line with professional standards. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to contribute to service line development, business growth, tendering opportunities and the continued success of the audit function. Key Responsibilities Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors Lead the delivery of high-quality audit assignments within agreed timelines and budgets Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes alongside senior stakeholders Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent client service Manage audit budgets, billing and recoveries to achieve performance targets Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance Support continuous improvement of audit processes and quality standards Work closely with directors on business development, tendering and growth initiatives About You ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice Previous audit management experience within a professional services environment Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards Proven client-facing experience with excellent relationship management skills Experience managing audit portfolios and leading audit teams Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience using audit software, ideally MyWorkpapers Self-motivated, commercially aware and committed to delivering high-quality work What's on Offer Competitive salary of 50,000 - 55,000 , depending on experience Flexible working around core hours 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days Payment of professional memberships Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life assurance (4x salary) Eye test support Staff incentives and referral schemes Regular social events and team activities Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
Financial Planning Analyst Sheffield 30,000 - 35,000 + Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients. The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment. The Role As a Financial Planning Analyst, you will support the Financial Advisers and wider Financial Services team by providing high-quality technical and administrative support throughout the financial planning process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in financial planning support or paraplanning who is looking to further develop their technical knowledge within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will play an important role in ensuring client recommendations are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Support Financial Advisers with the preparation of client recommendations Conduct research and analysis to help identify suitable financial planning solutions Prepare suitability reports and client presentation documentation Complete pension, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Income Tax calculations Obtain provider illustrations, application forms and supporting documentation Monitor new business cases through to completion Liaise with clients and providers throughout the advice process Produce pre-meeting analysis and post-review documentation Maintain accurate client records using Intelligent Office and internal systems Ensure all work complies with FCA regulations and internal procedures Provide day-to-day support to advisers and the wider Financial Services team About You Previous experience within a Financial Planning, Wealth Management or Financial Services environment Experience in a Financial Planning Support, Financial Planning Analyst, Paraplanning or Senior Financial Services Administration role Part or fully Diploma qualified (Level 4) or actively working towards the qualification Good understanding of FCA regulations and financial planning processes Strong analytical and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proactive, collaborative and committed to delivering an excellent client experience What's on Offer Competitive salary of 30,000 - 35,000 , depending on experience Study support for ongoing professional development 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days Pension scheme Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life assurance (4x salary) Eye test support Social events and staff engagement activities Volunteering opportunities Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Financial Planning Analyst Sheffield 30,000 - 35,000 + Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients. The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment. The Role As a Financial Planning Analyst, you will support the Financial Advisers and wider Financial Services team by providing high-quality technical and administrative support throughout the financial planning process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in financial planning support or paraplanning who is looking to further develop their technical knowledge within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will play an important role in ensuring client recommendations are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Support Financial Advisers with the preparation of client recommendations Conduct research and analysis to help identify suitable financial planning solutions Prepare suitability reports and client presentation documentation Complete pension, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Income Tax calculations Obtain provider illustrations, application forms and supporting documentation Monitor new business cases through to completion Liaise with clients and providers throughout the advice process Produce pre-meeting analysis and post-review documentation Maintain accurate client records using Intelligent Office and internal systems Ensure all work complies with FCA regulations and internal procedures Provide day-to-day support to advisers and the wider Financial Services team About You Previous experience within a Financial Planning, Wealth Management or Financial Services environment Experience in a Financial Planning Support, Financial Planning Analyst, Paraplanning or Senior Financial Services Administration role Part or fully Diploma qualified (Level 4) or actively working towards the qualification Good understanding of FCA regulations and financial planning processes Strong analytical and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proactive, collaborative and committed to delivering an excellent client experience What's on Offer Competitive salary of 30,000 - 35,000 , depending on experience Study support for ongoing professional development 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days Pension scheme Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life assurance (4x salary) Eye test support Social events and staff engagement activities Volunteering opportunities Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
Sewell Wallis are exclusively partnering with a forward thinking, ever-growing Charity, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to secure a Senior Financial Accountant. You'll be working with a dynamic and collaborative team, reporting into the Reporting Manager, acting as a key second-in-command for the finance accounting team, mentoring and supporting the rest of the team, whilst ensuring robust and accurate financial reporting, balance sheet control and accurate cash flow forecasts. Alongside leading on preparation of statutory accounts and supporting with audit. This Senior Financial Accountant role calls for someone who enjoys the detail, you'll be technically strong and come from an Audit/Practice background with a strong understanding of financial controls, UKGAAP and IFRS. The business is growing, and you'll be joining a company that puts development first. You'll be involved with automations, and exciting project work around improving governance, controls and compliance. What will you be doing? Prepare financial statements and support the delivery of annual financial reporting requirements. Monitor cash flow, prepare forecasts, and provide financial insight to support planning and decision-making. Complete indirect tax returns and assist with statutory and regulatory reporting obligations. Maintain the accuracy of financial records by reviewing key account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. Contribute to monthly and annual reporting cycles, ensuring financial information is produced accurately and on schedule. Promote effective financial governance by maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting requirements. Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting practices, and financial systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. What skills are we looking for? Qualified candidates (ACA & ACCA) Experience within Practice/Audit Strong understanding of UK GAAP, VAT, and financial controls Experience with preparation of statutory accounting and audit management Happy to consider a first mover from Practice What's on offer? Salary on offer is up to 60,000 Hybrid working model, with flexible start and finish times Healthcare cash plan Competitive pension scheme Parking available on site Discounts and voucher access Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information. 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 06, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis are exclusively partnering with a forward thinking, ever-growing Charity, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to secure a Senior Financial Accountant. You'll be working with a dynamic and collaborative team, reporting into the Reporting Manager, acting as a key second-in-command for the finance accounting team, mentoring and supporting the rest of the team, whilst ensuring robust and accurate financial reporting, balance sheet control and accurate cash flow forecasts. Alongside leading on preparation of statutory accounts and supporting with audit. This Senior Financial Accountant role calls for someone who enjoys the detail, you'll be technically strong and come from an Audit/Practice background with a strong understanding of financial controls, UKGAAP and IFRS. The business is growing, and you'll be joining a company that puts development first. You'll be involved with automations, and exciting project work around improving governance, controls and compliance. What will you be doing? Prepare financial statements and support the delivery of annual financial reporting requirements. Monitor cash flow, prepare forecasts, and provide financial insight to support planning and decision-making. Complete indirect tax returns and assist with statutory and regulatory reporting obligations. Maintain the accuracy of financial records by reviewing key account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. Contribute to monthly and annual reporting cycles, ensuring financial information is produced accurately and on schedule. Promote effective financial governance by maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting requirements. Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting practices, and financial systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. What skills are we looking for? Qualified candidates (ACA & ACCA) Experience within Practice/Audit Strong understanding of UK GAAP, VAT, and financial controls Experience with preparation of statutory accounting and audit management Happy to consider a first mover from Practice What's on offer? Salary on offer is up to 60,000 Hybrid working model, with flexible start and finish times Healthcare cash plan Competitive pension scheme Parking available on site Discounts and voucher access Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information. 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.
Your New Company A leading property management firm renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction is seeking a Qualified Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, portfolio-driven environment that oversees high-profile residential and commercial properties across the UK. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the office located in Central London, and reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager. Your New Role As a Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and robust financial controls. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary tailored to property portfolios and service charge accounts Business partnering with property managers and asset teams to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making. Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles across multiple properties and client accounts Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and relevant property management regulations Assisting with the development and refinement of financial processes and systems to suit a fast-paced, client-focused environment This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to the success of prestigious property portfolios. What You'll Need to Succeed Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Experience working in a property management or real estate environment (or other portfolio-based business) Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Excel Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with operational teams A proactive and analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement The ability to travel to the Central London office on a hybrid basis What You'll Get in Return The opportunity to work in a leading property management firm with a strong reputation Exposure to diverse property portfolios and client relationships A collaborative and inclusive working culture that values professionalism and innovation 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 06, 2026
Seasonal
Your New Company A leading property management firm renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction is seeking a Qualified Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, portfolio-driven environment that oversees high-profile residential and commercial properties across the UK. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the office located in Central London, and reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager. Your New Role As a Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and robust financial controls. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary tailored to property portfolios and service charge accounts Business partnering with property managers and asset teams to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making. Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles across multiple properties and client accounts Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and relevant property management regulations Assisting with the development and refinement of financial processes and systems to suit a fast-paced, client-focused environment This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to the success of prestigious property portfolios. What You'll Need to Succeed Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Experience working in a property management or real estate environment (or other portfolio-based business) Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Excel Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with operational teams A proactive and analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement The ability to travel to the Central London office on a hybrid basis What You'll Get in Return The opportunity to work in a leading property management firm with a strong reputation Exposure to diverse property portfolios and client relationships A collaborative and inclusive working culture that values professionalism and innovation 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)
Description Semi Senior Accountant Buxton 28,000 - 30,000 + Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients. The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment. The Role As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will join an expanding accountancy practice team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and working alongside experienced accountants and professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within practice, gaining exposure across accounts, audit and taxation while receiving structured training and full study support. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality client services while continuing to build your technical knowledge and professional experience. Key Responsibilities Support the management of a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors Prepare company financial statements and accounts Produce interim management accounts Prepare personal tax returns Prepare partnership accounts and tax returns Complete quarterly VAT returns Provide bookkeeping support for clients Assist with audit assignments and related documentation Attend client meetings and build relationships with directors and business owners Support the training and development of junior team members and apprentices Assist with company secretarial duties, P11Ds and payroll activities where required Complete general accountancy and administrative tasks as required About You Currently studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA, or have completed a relevant accounting-related degree Minimum of 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice environment Experience with accounting software such as Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks or Iris would be advantageous Knowledge of MyWorkPapers and BrightPay would be beneficial Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills Good communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Proactive, self-motivated and keen to continue developing professionally Strong commitment to delivering excellent client service What's on Offer Competitive salary of 28,000 - 30,000 , depending on experience Full study support for professional qualifications 37.5 hours per week with flexible working around core hours 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life assurance (4x salary) Eye test support Social events and staff engagement activities Payment of professional memberships Cycle to work scheme Free parking or onsite parking options Employee incentives and referral schemes Staff discounts across a range of professional and personal services
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Description Semi Senior Accountant Buxton 28,000 - 30,000 + Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients. The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment. The Role As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will join an expanding accountancy practice team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and working alongside experienced accountants and professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within practice, gaining exposure across accounts, audit and taxation while receiving structured training and full study support. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality client services while continuing to build your technical knowledge and professional experience. Key Responsibilities Support the management of a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors Prepare company financial statements and accounts Produce interim management accounts Prepare personal tax returns Prepare partnership accounts and tax returns Complete quarterly VAT returns Provide bookkeeping support for clients Assist with audit assignments and related documentation Attend client meetings and build relationships with directors and business owners Support the training and development of junior team members and apprentices Assist with company secretarial duties, P11Ds and payroll activities where required Complete general accountancy and administrative tasks as required About You Currently studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA, or have completed a relevant accounting-related degree Minimum of 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice environment Experience with accounting software such as Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks or Iris would be advantageous Knowledge of MyWorkPapers and BrightPay would be beneficial Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills Good communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Proactive, self-motivated and keen to continue developing professionally Strong commitment to delivering excellent client service What's on Offer Competitive salary of 28,000 - 30,000 , depending on experience Full study support for professional qualifications 37.5 hours per week with flexible working around core hours 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life assurance (4x salary) Eye test support Social events and staff engagement activities Payment of professional memberships Cycle to work scheme Free parking or onsite parking options Employee incentives and referral schemes Staff discounts across a range of professional and personal services
Semi Senior Accountant Huddersfield 30,000 - 38,000 + Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients. The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment. The Role As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will join an established Accounting & Business Advisory team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality accounting services, building strong client relationships, and supporting businesses with their financial reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue their professional development within a supportive practice environment that offers structured career progression and ongoing study support. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a high standard of service Prepare statutory financial statements for a range of business entities Produce accurate and timely management accounts Prepare personal tax returns Assist with the preparation of P11Ds Attend client meetings and build relationships with directors and business owners Support audit assignments where required (desirable) Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Assist with general accountancy and administrative duties as required About You AAT qualified and/or currently studying towards ACA or ACCA Minimum of 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks Knowledge of Iris would be advantageous Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail Excellent communication and client relationship skills Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to continue developing professionally Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism What's on Offer Competitive salary of 30,000 - 38,000 , depending on experience Study support for ongoing professional development 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life assurance (4x salary) Eye test support Social events and staff engagement activities Volunteering opportunities Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Semi Senior Accountant Huddersfield 30,000 - 38,000 + Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients. The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment. The Role As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will join an established Accounting & Business Advisory team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality accounting services, building strong client relationships, and supporting businesses with their financial reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue their professional development within a supportive practice environment that offers structured career progression and ongoing study support. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a high standard of service Prepare statutory financial statements for a range of business entities Produce accurate and timely management accounts Prepare personal tax returns Assist with the preparation of P11Ds Attend client meetings and build relationships with directors and business owners Support audit assignments where required (desirable) Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Assist with general accountancy and administrative duties as required About You AAT qualified and/or currently studying towards ACA or ACCA Minimum of 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks Knowledge of Iris would be advantageous Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail Excellent communication and client relationship skills Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to continue developing professionally Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism What's on Offer Competitive salary of 30,000 - 38,000 , depending on experience Study support for ongoing professional development 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life assurance (4x salary) Eye test support Social events and staff engagement activities Volunteering opportunities Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a professional services firm within the Accounting & Finance sector in Leeds. The role involves leading audits from planning through to completion for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering exceptional service. You'll also supervise junior team members, manage client relationships, and identify opportunities to add value. Client Details This is a well-established regional accountancy and advisory firm with a strong presence across the North of England and Scotland, offering comprehensive services from audit and tax to corporate finance and wealth management. They focus on building long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses, delivering tailored solutions that support growth and financial security. Description Lead audits from planning through to completion for a varied client portfolio. Prepare audit plans, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with auditing standards. Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and providing feedback. Liaise directly with clients to resolve technical queries and build strong relationships. Work closely with managers and partners to deliver high-quality service. Contribute to process improvements and uphold best practice in audit methodology. Profile ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist) with strong audit experience in practice. Excellent knowledge of UK auditing standards and FRS 102. Experience in auditing within the professional services industry. Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Strong communication and client-facing skills. Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Excel. Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and colleagues. Job Offer Competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum. Permanent position within a well-respected professional services firm in Leeds. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Additional benefits package to complement the salary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Senior looking to advance their career within the Accounting & Finance sector. If you are based in Leeds and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a professional services firm within the Accounting & Finance sector in Leeds. The role involves leading audits from planning through to completion for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering exceptional service. You'll also supervise junior team members, manage client relationships, and identify opportunities to add value. Client Details This is a well-established regional accountancy and advisory firm with a strong presence across the North of England and Scotland, offering comprehensive services from audit and tax to corporate finance and wealth management. They focus on building long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses, delivering tailored solutions that support growth and financial security. Description Lead audits from planning through to completion for a varied client portfolio. Prepare audit plans, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with auditing standards. Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and providing feedback. Liaise directly with clients to resolve technical queries and build strong relationships. Work closely with managers and partners to deliver high-quality service. Contribute to process improvements and uphold best practice in audit methodology. Profile ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist) with strong audit experience in practice. Excellent knowledge of UK auditing standards and FRS 102. Experience in auditing within the professional services industry. Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Strong communication and client-facing skills. Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Excel. Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and colleagues. Job Offer Competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum. Permanent position within a well-respected professional services firm in Leeds. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Additional benefits package to complement the salary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Senior looking to advance their career within the Accounting & Finance sector. If you are based in Leeds and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today.
Senior Accountant Required Location Coventry Salary Very Competitive Base Benefits Company car or car allowance option Profit share scheme Medical insurance Free quality lunch 30 days holidays Flexible working hours Reward lunches Team building days Opportunities for professional growth and development A supportive and collaborative working environment We are currently partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice seeking to appoint a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This is a key hire within the business and offers a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and visibility across the finance function. This accountancy firm is a stand out employer within its sector, offering a strong salary package, alongside an excellent and competitive benefits offering: Very Competitive Salary Base Company car or car allowance option Profit share scheme Medical insurance Free quality lunch 30 days holidays Flexible working hours Reward lunches Team building days Opportunities for professional growth and development A supportive and collaborative working environment As Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and ensuring all outputs meet the firm s technical and professional standards. This is a genuine sign-off position, acting as the final point of review before work is issued externally. You will be responsible for overseeing statutory accounts preparation, consolidated group reporting, and managing complex technical accounting matters across a varied client portfolio. Preparation and review of statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients Delivery and oversight of consolidated group financial reporting Acting as final reviewer/signatory before accounts are issued externally Liaising directly with external auditors and managing audit queries Resolving technical accounting issues as they arise Reviewing and mentoring junior and mid-level team members Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies We are looking for a technically strong and confident accountant who is comfortable operating in a high-responsibility environment. Essential requirements: ACA or ACCA qualified Experience within a practice environment Proven experience reviewing the work of others Strong hands-on experience with statutory accounts preparation Experience with consolidated group reporting Confident liaising with auditors and handling technical accounting queries To find out more about this role please contact me on (phone number removed)
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Accountant Required Location Coventry Salary Very Competitive Base Benefits Company car or car allowance option Profit share scheme Medical insurance Free quality lunch 30 days holidays Flexible working hours Reward lunches Team building days Opportunities for professional growth and development A supportive and collaborative working environment We are currently partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice seeking to appoint a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This is a key hire within the business and offers a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and visibility across the finance function. This accountancy firm is a stand out employer within its sector, offering a strong salary package, alongside an excellent and competitive benefits offering: Very Competitive Salary Base Company car or car allowance option Profit share scheme Medical insurance Free quality lunch 30 days holidays Flexible working hours Reward lunches Team building days Opportunities for professional growth and development A supportive and collaborative working environment As Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and ensuring all outputs meet the firm s technical and professional standards. This is a genuine sign-off position, acting as the final point of review before work is issued externally. You will be responsible for overseeing statutory accounts preparation, consolidated group reporting, and managing complex technical accounting matters across a varied client portfolio. Preparation and review of statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients Delivery and oversight of consolidated group financial reporting Acting as final reviewer/signatory before accounts are issued externally Liaising directly with external auditors and managing audit queries Resolving technical accounting issues as they arise Reviewing and mentoring junior and mid-level team members Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies We are looking for a technically strong and confident accountant who is comfortable operating in a high-responsibility environment. Essential requirements: ACA or ACCA qualified Experience within a practice environment Proven experience reviewing the work of others Strong hands-on experience with statutory accounts preparation Experience with consolidated group reporting Confident liaising with auditors and handling technical accounting queries To find out more about this role please contact me on (phone number removed)
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC Chief Digital & Information Office is made up of Customer Groups which are working independently towards one common goal. Our role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group that deliver in-house solutions for projects and programmes that deal with a broad range of business, technical and operational issues. Our CDIO offices are hi-tech, state-of-the-art facilities that allow our teams to maximise their capabilities. The post sits in CDIO Chief Data Office (CDO) within the Data Platform Services (DPS) delivery group. DPS provides data platforms, products and analytics that enable HMRC and other government departments to make effective, data driven decisions. This includes delivery of innovative evolving capabilities (including safe use of GenAI) to meet business requirements. We are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. In the Agile Delivery Management profession, we are passionate about our teams, and supportive of our colleagues. We have an Agile Delivery Manager Community to learn, share and support each other. Our community is made up of diverse individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We have clear profession career paths, supported by Senior Agile Delivery Managers, Heads of Profession and Profession Leads. Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join Data Platform Services (DPS) working in the Project Delivery Team. This role is critical in ensuring successful project delivery across DPS by providing delivery oversight, monitoring progress and actively engaging in removing blockers and resolving issues promptly. Working closely with DPS POD leads, Delivery Leads and key Customer Stakeholders to maintain delivery standards and drive improvements across the DPS Project Delivery Lifecycle, fostering a culture of continuous improvements. With approximately 150 deliveries in flight at any time, we are looking for someone who is delivery focused, thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays ahead of challenges, and supports keeping projects on track. As an Agile Delivery Manager within DPS, you will support DPS teams to deliver high-quality digital services that fulfil business requirements and that are essential to the UK's tax system. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a hands-on approach to delivery management. The complexity or breadth of products or teams will vary in this role, depending on the context of the work assigned. For those who thrive in a fast-paced, exciting, and motivational environment, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the latest technologies and make a real, lasting difference. Person specification As a Senior Agile Delivery Manager, you will: Maintain oversight of project delivery across a wide portfolio, proactively monitoring delivery performance to drive clarity, transparency and accurate reporting through DPS Delivery Performance Dashboards. Operate and continuously improve governance framework, including DPS approval gates, weekly delivery reviews and full project lifecycle from initiation to close-down. Provide delivery assurance, working collaboratively with POD Leads and Delivery Leads, actively supporting (leading where necessary) recovery efforts when projects deviate from plan. Balance oversight on multiple deliveries across business lines, identifying interdependencies and promoting "build once use many" approach. Actively monitor velocity and backlog health across engagements, highlighting trends and intervene early. Proactively identify risks, issues, and emerging trends across the delivery portfolio, providing clear guidance and actionable recommendations to mitigate or resolve them before they impact delivery. Define and implement DPS Delivery Standards and Project Delivery Lifecycle, in partnership with the Head of Project Delivery. Manage escalations to resolution, communicating effectively with senior stakeholders. Be comfortable negotiating and communicating within delivery teams and with stakeholders and be able to maintain and repair relationships. Collaborate with Data Portfolio to ensure stakeholders are kept informed on delivery progress and maximise closer working with CDIO groups and customers. Working with Head of Project Delivery to shape and deliver the project delivery roadmap and project dependency map. Coach and mentor multi-functional teams in Agile and delivery management practices, throughout the full product lifecycle. Managing stakeholders at all levels, including senior business and IT leaders, Exhibit excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills. Commercial and supplier management demonstrating a clear focus on quality. Strategic leadership, planning and delivery of effective project reporting. We align to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, further information can be found here. Essential Criteria: Proven experience delivering medium-to-large, high-quality IT deliveries and/or digital products. Proven experience managing multiple teams to coordinate IT delivery, including external suppliers. Proven experience of end-to-end IT projects and Agile delivery management methodologies, tools and techniques. Proven experience balancing multiple priorities on large scale and high visibility projects. Proven, hands-on experience of managing escalations and recovering deliveries. Proven ability to build and manage collaborative relationships. Proven ability to influence external partners, stakeholders and customers. Proven ability to challenge and remove barriers to deliver outcomes. Experience developing delivery metrics and using them to good effect to show improvements in delivery performance. Experience coaching and mentoring individuals. Strong communication, leadership and team management skills. Proficient in JIRA and Confluence for delivery tracking and reporting. Desirable Criteria: Ideally you will also have experience of: Coaching and mentoring multi-disciplinary delivery teams and senior stakeholders across Digital Services, including in Agile. Building and leading Communities of Practice. Understanding and influencing in the full lifecycle of a service delivery. Commercial and supplier management experience. Finance management experience. You will be people focused but determined to improve processes, support teams, drive innovation, take the initiative and resolve blockers. You will be open, honest, and transparent and a leader, driven to getting the best from our teams. You should be motivational and enthusiastic, contributing towards the passionate culture displayed in our departments. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) These sites are: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford Trinity Bridge House, Salford - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £58,541, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £16,959 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments . click apply for full job details
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC Chief Digital & Information Office is made up of Customer Groups which are working independently towards one common goal. Our role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group that deliver in-house solutions for projects and programmes that deal with a broad range of business, technical and operational issues. Our CDIO offices are hi-tech, state-of-the-art facilities that allow our teams to maximise their capabilities. The post sits in CDIO Chief Data Office (CDO) within the Data Platform Services (DPS) delivery group. DPS provides data platforms, products and analytics that enable HMRC and other government departments to make effective, data driven decisions. This includes delivery of innovative evolving capabilities (including safe use of GenAI) to meet business requirements. We are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. In the Agile Delivery Management profession, we are passionate about our teams, and supportive of our colleagues. We have an Agile Delivery Manager Community to learn, share and support each other. Our community is made up of diverse individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We have clear profession career paths, supported by Senior Agile Delivery Managers, Heads of Profession and Profession Leads. Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join Data Platform Services (DPS) working in the Project Delivery Team. This role is critical in ensuring successful project delivery across DPS by providing delivery oversight, monitoring progress and actively engaging in removing blockers and resolving issues promptly. Working closely with DPS POD leads, Delivery Leads and key Customer Stakeholders to maintain delivery standards and drive improvements across the DPS Project Delivery Lifecycle, fostering a culture of continuous improvements. With approximately 150 deliveries in flight at any time, we are looking for someone who is delivery focused, thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays ahead of challenges, and supports keeping projects on track. As an Agile Delivery Manager within DPS, you will support DPS teams to deliver high-quality digital services that fulfil business requirements and that are essential to the UK's tax system. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a hands-on approach to delivery management. The complexity or breadth of products or teams will vary in this role, depending on the context of the work assigned. For those who thrive in a fast-paced, exciting, and motivational environment, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the latest technologies and make a real, lasting difference. Person specification As a Senior Agile Delivery Manager, you will: Maintain oversight of project delivery across a wide portfolio, proactively monitoring delivery performance to drive clarity, transparency and accurate reporting through DPS Delivery Performance Dashboards. Operate and continuously improve governance framework, including DPS approval gates, weekly delivery reviews and full project lifecycle from initiation to close-down. Provide delivery assurance, working collaboratively with POD Leads and Delivery Leads, actively supporting (leading where necessary) recovery efforts when projects deviate from plan. Balance oversight on multiple deliveries across business lines, identifying interdependencies and promoting "build once use many" approach. Actively monitor velocity and backlog health across engagements, highlighting trends and intervene early. Proactively identify risks, issues, and emerging trends across the delivery portfolio, providing clear guidance and actionable recommendations to mitigate or resolve them before they impact delivery. Define and implement DPS Delivery Standards and Project Delivery Lifecycle, in partnership with the Head of Project Delivery. Manage escalations to resolution, communicating effectively with senior stakeholders. Be comfortable negotiating and communicating within delivery teams and with stakeholders and be able to maintain and repair relationships. Collaborate with Data Portfolio to ensure stakeholders are kept informed on delivery progress and maximise closer working with CDIO groups and customers. Working with Head of Project Delivery to shape and deliver the project delivery roadmap and project dependency map. Coach and mentor multi-functional teams in Agile and delivery management practices, throughout the full product lifecycle. Managing stakeholders at all levels, including senior business and IT leaders, Exhibit excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills. Commercial and supplier management demonstrating a clear focus on quality. Strategic leadership, planning and delivery of effective project reporting. We align to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, further information can be found here. Essential Criteria: Proven experience delivering medium-to-large, high-quality IT deliveries and/or digital products. Proven experience managing multiple teams to coordinate IT delivery, including external suppliers. Proven experience of end-to-end IT projects and Agile delivery management methodologies, tools and techniques. Proven experience balancing multiple priorities on large scale and high visibility projects. Proven, hands-on experience of managing escalations and recovering deliveries. Proven ability to build and manage collaborative relationships. Proven ability to influence external partners, stakeholders and customers. Proven ability to challenge and remove barriers to deliver outcomes. Experience developing delivery metrics and using them to good effect to show improvements in delivery performance. Experience coaching and mentoring individuals. Strong communication, leadership and team management skills. Proficient in JIRA and Confluence for delivery tracking and reporting. Desirable Criteria: Ideally you will also have experience of: Coaching and mentoring multi-disciplinary delivery teams and senior stakeholders across Digital Services, including in Agile. Building and leading Communities of Practice. Understanding and influencing in the full lifecycle of a service delivery. Commercial and supplier management experience. Finance management experience. You will be people focused but determined to improve processes, support teams, drive innovation, take the initiative and resolve blockers. You will be open, honest, and transparent and a leader, driven to getting the best from our teams. You should be motivational and enthusiastic, contributing towards the passionate culture displayed in our departments. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) These sites are: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford Trinity Bridge House, Salford - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £58,541, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £16,959 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments . click apply for full job details
Commercial Financial Controller Warrington £80,000 - £90,000 + Exceptional Benefits + 4-Day Working Week This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing wholesale businesses as Commercial Financial Controller, reporting directly to an exceptional CFO who is committed to developing high-performing finance leaders. Taking ownership of a £45 million turnover division within a £500 million group, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and influencing the future direction of a private equity-backed organisation. With ambitious growth plans firmly in place, this role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, complex commercial challenges, and genuine career progression. Key Responsibilities Lead financial reporting for your division within the wider group. Deliver Private Equity reporting and support investor requirements. Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Manage statutory accounts and coordinate the external audit with a Big Four audit firm. Develop, mentor, and lead the finance team. Drive commercial insight to improve profitability and business performance. Lead finance transformation, process improvements, and efficiency projects. Take ownership of ERP system optimisation and financial controls. Partner with operational and commercial leaders to influence strategic decisions. About You We're looking for a technically strong, commercially minded qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll demonstrate: Proven Financial Controller experience within a multi-entity business. Strong technical accounting knowledge. Excellent commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. Leadership experience with a passion for developing teams. Experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting. A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Previous exposure to private equity-backed businesses would be advantageous but isn't essential. Why Apply? 4-day working week without compromising your career progression. Join a £500 million market-leading group backed by private equity. Direct mentorship from an experienced CFO. Exposure to strategic projects and transformational change. Significant autonomy and influence within the business. Outstanding benefits package. Genuine long-term career progression within a growing organisation. If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence, commercial influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth business then applications are now open via Platinum Recruitment, your contacts for more information, &
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Commercial Financial Controller Warrington £80,000 - £90,000 + Exceptional Benefits + 4-Day Working Week This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing wholesale businesses as Commercial Financial Controller, reporting directly to an exceptional CFO who is committed to developing high-performing finance leaders. Taking ownership of a £45 million turnover division within a £500 million group, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and influencing the future direction of a private equity-backed organisation. With ambitious growth plans firmly in place, this role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, complex commercial challenges, and genuine career progression. Key Responsibilities Lead financial reporting for your division within the wider group. Deliver Private Equity reporting and support investor requirements. Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Manage statutory accounts and coordinate the external audit with a Big Four audit firm. Develop, mentor, and lead the finance team. Drive commercial insight to improve profitability and business performance. Lead finance transformation, process improvements, and efficiency projects. Take ownership of ERP system optimisation and financial controls. Partner with operational and commercial leaders to influence strategic decisions. About You We're looking for a technically strong, commercially minded qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll demonstrate: Proven Financial Controller experience within a multi-entity business. Strong technical accounting knowledge. Excellent commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. Leadership experience with a passion for developing teams. Experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting. A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Previous exposure to private equity-backed businesses would be advantageous but isn't essential. Why Apply? 4-day working week without compromising your career progression. Join a £500 million market-leading group backed by private equity. Direct mentorship from an experienced CFO. Exposure to strategic projects and transformational change. Significant autonomy and influence within the business. Outstanding benefits package. Genuine long-term career progression within a growing organisation. If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence, commercial influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth business then applications are now open via Platinum Recruitment, your contacts for more information, &
James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
Manchester, Lancashire
We are currently working in partnership with our public sector cleint to appoint an HR Change Lead on a 9-month fixed term contract to lead on a TUPE project . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TUPE and people change specialist to support a significant organisational change programme within a growing organisation. Based in Manchester , with travel required to London as needed, the role offers hybrid working (3 days home working) and a salary of £65,000 per annum . The successful candidate will be confident developing detailed project plans, reports and progress updates, while building effective relationships with senior leaders, trade unions, staff representatives and wider stakeholders. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Leading and delivering the TUPE process for transferring colleagues, including consultation, due diligence, compliance and integration activity Developing comprehensive people change project plans, including timelines, resources, milestones, risks and progress updates Working with senior leaders, trade unions, staff representatives and key stakeholders to support clear communication throughout the change process Maintaining detailed project records, managing the risk register and providing routine status updates to programme boards and directors Providing change project management expertise, constructive challenge and support around cultural change, staff wellbeing and development Experience required: Expert knowledge of TUPE legislation and procedures, with proven experience leading TUPE processes from end to end Experience managing complex change programmes lasting six months or more Experience working with trade unions, staff representatives and senior stakeholders Strong project management capability, including knowledge of change management methodologies, tools and governance Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and succinctly Strong relationship-building skills across HR, IT, finance and wider organisational stakeholders High attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment Experience planning and managing business adoption, cultural change and people change activity through to conclusion Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
We are currently working in partnership with our public sector cleint to appoint an HR Change Lead on a 9-month fixed term contract to lead on a TUPE project . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TUPE and people change specialist to support a significant organisational change programme within a growing organisation. Based in Manchester , with travel required to London as needed, the role offers hybrid working (3 days home working) and a salary of £65,000 per annum . The successful candidate will be confident developing detailed project plans, reports and progress updates, while building effective relationships with senior leaders, trade unions, staff representatives and wider stakeholders. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Leading and delivering the TUPE process for transferring colleagues, including consultation, due diligence, compliance and integration activity Developing comprehensive people change project plans, including timelines, resources, milestones, risks and progress updates Working with senior leaders, trade unions, staff representatives and key stakeholders to support clear communication throughout the change process Maintaining detailed project records, managing the risk register and providing routine status updates to programme boards and directors Providing change project management expertise, constructive challenge and support around cultural change, staff wellbeing and development Experience required: Expert knowledge of TUPE legislation and procedures, with proven experience leading TUPE processes from end to end Experience managing complex change programmes lasting six months or more Experience working with trade unions, staff representatives and senior stakeholders Strong project management capability, including knowledge of change management methodologies, tools and governance Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and succinctly Strong relationship-building skills across HR, IT, finance and wider organisational stakeholders High attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment Experience planning and managing business adoption, cultural change and people change activity through to conclusion Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
