Mellis Blue is recruiting a Permanent Tax Manager on behalf of our client based in Buckinghamshire. This role is ideal for a candidate with substantial experience in tax advisory and compliance, and demonstrates strong leadership qualities. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of tax services, including corporate and personal tax returns, as well as providing expert advice on complex tax planning opportunities. Within this position, you will act as the main point of contact for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction through clear communication and strategic tax solutions. Additionally, you will supervise junior team members, contribute to maintaining technical excellence, and support business development initiatives to expand the firm s client base. Qualified ACA / ACCA / CTA or equivalent qualification. Significant experience in both personal and corporate tax advisory and compliance. Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC regulations. Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships with a proactive approach. Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex tax matters. Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members. A proactive, organised attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Our client offers a competitive salary package, along with a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development. The role provides a chance to work within a forward-thinking firm that values expertise and client service excellence. Joining this organisation will enable you to develop your career further while contributing to a dynamic and reputable practice in Buckinghamshire.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Mellis Blue is recruiting a Permanent Tax Manager on behalf of our client based in Buckinghamshire. This role is ideal for a candidate with substantial experience in tax advisory and compliance, and demonstrates strong leadership qualities. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of tax services, including corporate and personal tax returns, as well as providing expert advice on complex tax planning opportunities. Within this position, you will act as the main point of contact for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction through clear communication and strategic tax solutions. Additionally, you will supervise junior team members, contribute to maintaining technical excellence, and support business development initiatives to expand the firm s client base. Qualified ACA / ACCA / CTA or equivalent qualification. Significant experience in both personal and corporate tax advisory and compliance. Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC regulations. Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships with a proactive approach. Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex tax matters. Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members. A proactive, organised attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Our client offers a competitive salary package, along with a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development. The role provides a chance to work within a forward-thinking firm that values expertise and client service excellence. Joining this organisation will enable you to develop your career further while contributing to a dynamic and reputable practice in Buckinghamshire.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
Accounts Assistant (Sage/ Training to Accounts Manager) 35,000 - 40,000 + Monday - Friday + Flexible Hours + Private Health Care + Company Benefits Banbury Are you an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar with a background in Sage looking for a structured training plan to become the Accounts Manager for this small and tight-knit team who pride themselves on staff retention and flexible working hours throughout the week? This small but stable company operate in the medical legal field, having become market leaders over the last 20 years. Their core marketplace operates in the field of medical legal and insurance working with law firms and solicitor. Due to continual growth, they are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join their team and make the role their own. This varied role will see you reconciling bank accounts, chasing up payments, preparing bank accounts and other technical accounting aspects. You will undergo full onboarding in order to take on the role of the office's accounts assistant. You will be part of a small and friendly office of 8 people with flexible starting hours anytime from 8-9am. This role would suit a Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar with a background in Sage looking for a structured training plan to become the Accounts Manager for this small and tight-knit team who pride themselves on staff retention and flexible working hours throughout the week? The Role: Prepare and submit VAT Returns Provide support for clients - chasing payments Reconciling bank accounts, conducting tax returns, preparing bank accounts and other technical accounting aspects Mon - Fri (Flexible 8/9am - 4/5pm) The Role: Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or similar Background using Sage Commutable to Banbury Reference: BBBH26290 Key words: Accounting, Bookkeeper, Practicing , Software, VAT Returns, Bank Records, Sage, Personal Tax, Financial Accounts, Flexible Working, Monday - Friday, Banbury, Aylesbury, Oxford, Bicester, Kidlington. Reference number: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Accounts Assistant (Sage/ Training to Accounts Manager) 35,000 - 40,000 + Monday - Friday + Flexible Hours + Private Health Care + Company Benefits Banbury Are you an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar with a background in Sage looking for a structured training plan to become the Accounts Manager for this small and tight-knit team who pride themselves on staff retention and flexible working hours throughout the week? This small but stable company operate in the medical legal field, having become market leaders over the last 20 years. Their core marketplace operates in the field of medical legal and insurance working with law firms and solicitor. Due to continual growth, they are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join their team and make the role their own. This varied role will see you reconciling bank accounts, chasing up payments, preparing bank accounts and other technical accounting aspects. You will undergo full onboarding in order to take on the role of the office's accounts assistant. You will be part of a small and friendly office of 8 people with flexible starting hours anytime from 8-9am. This role would suit a Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar with a background in Sage looking for a structured training plan to become the Accounts Manager for this small and tight-knit team who pride themselves on staff retention and flexible working hours throughout the week? The Role: Prepare and submit VAT Returns Provide support for clients - chasing payments Reconciling bank accounts, conducting tax returns, preparing bank accounts and other technical accounting aspects Mon - Fri (Flexible 8/9am - 4/5pm) The Role: Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or similar Background using Sage Commutable to Banbury Reference: BBBH26290 Key words: Accounting, Bookkeeper, Practicing , Software, VAT Returns, Bank Records, Sage, Personal Tax, Financial Accounts, Flexible Working, Monday - Friday, Banbury, Aylesbury, Oxford, Bicester, Kidlington. Reference number: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.
Your new company A growing international business is looking to appoint an experienced Indirect Tax Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where indirect tax plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence. Your new role Ownership of UK and European VAT compliance Review and submission of VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions Act as the key click apply for full job details
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Your new company A growing international business is looking to appoint an experienced Indirect Tax Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where indirect tax plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence. Your new role Ownership of UK and European VAT compliance Review and submission of VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions Act as the key click apply for full job details
FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION (UK) LIMITED
Hounslow, London
As a Finance Apprentice , you will be part of the Finance team at our Head Office, reporting to the Finance Manager. You will support the delivery of high-quality accounts payable services, ensuring suppliers and creditors are paid accurately and on time. This role forms part of the Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, with full training provided to support your development. Job Responsibilities: Provide accounting support for materials-related transactions. Process allocated accounts payable transactions in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring adherence to agreed service level agreements, including targets and deadlines. Ensure all invoices are appropriately authorised and accurately coded to the relevant project. Where necessary, amend invoices to ensure compliance with vendor trading terms. Process weekly payments on allocated days, ensuring online banking approvals are completed before deadlines. Ensure all accounts payable documents and records are accurately identified, indexed, filed, and retained in line with internal filing systems and statutory requirements. Verify that all tax invoices contain the correct tax details before entering them into the system. Resolve queries promptly and efficiently for internal and external customers in line with service level agreements. Regularly review monthly vendor statements and follow up on overdue items. Complete filing on a weekly basis. Assist the Finance Manager and team members with any ad hoc duties. Key Accountabilities Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values. Delivering on the responsibilities as set out above. Taking ownership for the work assigned to you. To provide quality accounts payable services in a timely manner. Skills and Competence: Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the apprenticeship programme Inquisitive mind, seeking for new improved ways of working Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines Analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent record keeping Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Proactive approach to working and learning Financial & Commercial awareness Familiar with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel Aspiring to grow within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme by progressing on to higher levels Administration experience desirable Interpersonal Skills: Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as our vendors Ability to influence and challenge when necessary Ability to actively listen and understand accounting procedures Qualifications: 5 GCSEs grade 4-9, including Maths and English A Levels or BTEC Level 3 Location: Chiswick, London Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Duration: 2 years Apprenticeship Programme Hours: 40.5 hours per week
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
As a Finance Apprentice , you will be part of the Finance team at our Head Office, reporting to the Finance Manager. You will support the delivery of high-quality accounts payable services, ensuring suppliers and creditors are paid accurately and on time. This role forms part of the Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, with full training provided to support your development. Job Responsibilities: Provide accounting support for materials-related transactions. Process allocated accounts payable transactions in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring adherence to agreed service level agreements, including targets and deadlines. Ensure all invoices are appropriately authorised and accurately coded to the relevant project. Where necessary, amend invoices to ensure compliance with vendor trading terms. Process weekly payments on allocated days, ensuring online banking approvals are completed before deadlines. Ensure all accounts payable documents and records are accurately identified, indexed, filed, and retained in line with internal filing systems and statutory requirements. Verify that all tax invoices contain the correct tax details before entering them into the system. Resolve queries promptly and efficiently for internal and external customers in line with service level agreements. Regularly review monthly vendor statements and follow up on overdue items. Complete filing on a weekly basis. Assist the Finance Manager and team members with any ad hoc duties. Key Accountabilities Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values. Delivering on the responsibilities as set out above. Taking ownership for the work assigned to you. To provide quality accounts payable services in a timely manner. Skills and Competence: Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the apprenticeship programme Inquisitive mind, seeking for new improved ways of working Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines Analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent record keeping Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Proactive approach to working and learning Financial & Commercial awareness Familiar with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel Aspiring to grow within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme by progressing on to higher levels Administration experience desirable Interpersonal Skills: Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as our vendors Ability to influence and challenge when necessary Ability to actively listen and understand accounting procedures Qualifications: 5 GCSEs grade 4-9, including Maths and English A Levels or BTEC Level 3 Location: Chiswick, London Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Duration: 2 years Apprenticeship Programme Hours: 40.5 hours per week
Your new company This is a rare opportunity to join a highly recognisable, fast-paced consumer-facing business with a global footprint. Operating at the heart of a dynamic and creative sector, the organisation delivers high-profile projects and experiences that engage millions of customers worldwide. As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an experienced finance leader to join on an initial 6-month contract, taking ownership of a talented finance team while partnering closely with senior commercial stakeholders. This is a business where finance has a genuine seat at the table, offering the chance to influence decisions, improve processes, and make a visible impact from day one. Your new role Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead a team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals whilst acting as a trusted business partner across a range of commercial and operational functions. Responsibilities will include: Leading the month-end close and financial reporting process Managing forecasting, budgeting and commercial performance analysis Partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making Driving financial controls, reconciliations and process improvements Supporting business planning, modelling and commercial evaluations Leading and developing a high-performing finance team Working across multiple projects, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis Supporting tax, compliance and governance requirements This role would particularly suit someone from a media, entertainment, events, advertising or wider creative industry background looking for an opportunity to broaden their leadership responsibilities and gain exposure to a high-profile, commercially focused organisation. What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Experience operating at Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager level Strong team leadership and people management experience Proven ability to business partner with senior non-finance stakeholders A commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making Excellent month-end, reporting and financial control experience Strong forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment What you'll get in return Opportunity to join a recognised and highly respected brand Visible and impactful leadership role Exposure to senior executives and key strategic decisions Chance to lead and develop an established finance team Fast-paced, commercially focused environment 6-month contract with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy If you're a qualified finance leader from a media, creative, entertainment or consumer-focused background looking for your next impactful interim assignment, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
Your new company This is a rare opportunity to join a highly recognisable, fast-paced consumer-facing business with a global footprint. Operating at the heart of a dynamic and creative sector, the organisation delivers high-profile projects and experiences that engage millions of customers worldwide. As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an experienced finance leader to join on an initial 6-month contract, taking ownership of a talented finance team while partnering closely with senior commercial stakeholders. This is a business where finance has a genuine seat at the table, offering the chance to influence decisions, improve processes, and make a visible impact from day one. Your new role Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead a team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals whilst acting as a trusted business partner across a range of commercial and operational functions. Responsibilities will include: Leading the month-end close and financial reporting process Managing forecasting, budgeting and commercial performance analysis Partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making Driving financial controls, reconciliations and process improvements Supporting business planning, modelling and commercial evaluations Leading and developing a high-performing finance team Working across multiple projects, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis Supporting tax, compliance and governance requirements This role would particularly suit someone from a media, entertainment, events, advertising or wider creative industry background looking for an opportunity to broaden their leadership responsibilities and gain exposure to a high-profile, commercially focused organisation. What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Experience operating at Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager level Strong team leadership and people management experience Proven ability to business partner with senior non-finance stakeholders A commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making Excellent month-end, reporting and financial control experience Strong forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment What you'll get in return Opportunity to join a recognised and highly respected brand Visible and impactful leadership role Exposure to senior executives and key strategic decisions Chance to lead and develop an established finance team Fast-paced, commercially focused environment 6-month contract with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy If you're a qualified finance leader from a media, creative, entertainment or consumer-focused background looking for your next impactful interim assignment, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
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. Do you thrive in a collaborate environment and are great at building and maintaining positive relationships? At HMRC, we are already one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world and have one of the largest IT infrastructures and data sources in the UK. With 50 million customers to serve, over 60,000 colleagues to support, and c£850 billion to collect to fund UK Plc, our IT operation is huge! For those who are up to the challenge, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the newest technologies and make a real, lasting difference. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. The role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group and is part of the CDIO Borders and Trade area, working across Customs & Excise and Border Services Delivery teams. Our teams deliver in-house solutions for a broad range of technical and operational issues. Our CDIO offices are hi-tech, state-of-the-art facilities that allow our teams to maximise their capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join HMRC's Government, Digital and Data profession where you will be supporting a large scale and radical transformation that will have a profound impact for both the customers and the staff. 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. Job description As a Senior Performance Analyst, you will contribute to the delivery of performance analysis across a portfolio of IT products and services in CDIO Borders and Trade. You will be integral to our new Performance Analysis capability as part of our overall transformation to product-centric teams. You will work closely with Product Managers, agile product teams and wider performance analysis professionals to ensure the services we deliver are data-informed and continuously improving. You may be managing one or more Performance Analysts. You will use tools such as Power BI, CIP and Splunk to analyse data, user behaviour, uncover patterns and trends, and present clear data-driven stories and insights. You will visualise findings and engage across B&T and beyond to create a joined-up approach to performance analysis. In addition, you will assist and learn from other senior analysts, contributing to the wider performance analysis community and helping to strengthen capability within HMRC. Person specification Responsibilities You will: Deliver performance analysis across Borders and Trade services, products and platforms by gathering and interpreting data through a range of techniques to understand user behaviour, assess service performance and provide insights with skills specified for the 'Senior Performance Analysis' role in the Government Digital and Data profession Work closely with stakeholders and your team to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and create, define and measure objectives and key results (OKRs) whilst contributing to the development and maintenance of performance frameworks that align with organisational objectives and user needs. Use tools such as Power BI, CIP and Splunk to analyse user interactions, identify trends, and provide clear, data-driven insights to inform service improvements. Recognise opportunities for innovation through tools and technology i.e. AI, to continuously improve and deliver value through performance analysis. Visualise and communicate data and insights, presenting your findings in a clear, accessible format with context, to inform decision-making and shape improvements. Work collaboratively with senior analysts, learning from their expertise, sharing knowledge and best practice, and supporting the wider performance analysis community, while developing your own technical and analytical skills. Engage with colleagues across disciplines such as user research, product management, and service design to help build a comprehensive understanding of performance. Essential Criteria Ability to undertake performance analysis and provide insight, with skills specified for the 'Senior Performance Analyst' role in the Government Digital and Data profession. Experience in performance analysis or a similar analytical role, ideally in a digital or data-driven environment. Proficiency in Power BI, Splunk and CIP or similar business analytics tools. Ability to work with large, complex datasets and derive and present meaningful insights. Experience working with stakeholders to define KPIs, OKRs and performance measures. A user-centred mindset, with a commitment to improving public / customer focussed services through data and insight. Previous experience of web analytics. (eg using Google Analytics, Big Query or similar) Previous experience of coding languages such as SQL / Python. Previous experience of communicating analysis via Looker Studio or similar tooling. Hold or be able to successfully apply for SC-level security clearance Desirable Criteria Experience working in government or large-scale organisations. Familiarity with digital service standards and agile delivery environments. Familiarity with tools and technology that can drive innovation in performance analytics (i.e. AI) 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 For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. 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. This site is: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford 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 £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 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. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences along with employment details of up to your last 3 roles with no more than 100 words per role. Please align your previous experiences with how you meet the Essential Criteria. A 1000-word Personal Statement . click apply for full job details
Aug 12, 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. Do you thrive in a collaborate environment and are great at building and maintaining positive relationships? At HMRC, we are already one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world and have one of the largest IT infrastructures and data sources in the UK. With 50 million customers to serve, over 60,000 colleagues to support, and c£850 billion to collect to fund UK Plc, our IT operation is huge! For those who are up to the challenge, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the newest technologies and make a real, lasting difference. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. The role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group and is part of the CDIO Borders and Trade area, working across Customs & Excise and Border Services Delivery teams. Our teams deliver in-house solutions for a broad range of technical and operational issues. Our CDIO offices are hi-tech, state-of-the-art facilities that allow our teams to maximise their capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join HMRC's Government, Digital and Data profession where you will be supporting a large scale and radical transformation that will have a profound impact for both the customers and the staff. 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. Job description As a Senior Performance Analyst, you will contribute to the delivery of performance analysis across a portfolio of IT products and services in CDIO Borders and Trade. You will be integral to our new Performance Analysis capability as part of our overall transformation to product-centric teams. You will work closely with Product Managers, agile product teams and wider performance analysis professionals to ensure the services we deliver are data-informed and continuously improving. You may be managing one or more Performance Analysts. You will use tools such as Power BI, CIP and Splunk to analyse data, user behaviour, uncover patterns and trends, and present clear data-driven stories and insights. You will visualise findings and engage across B&T and beyond to create a joined-up approach to performance analysis. In addition, you will assist and learn from other senior analysts, contributing to the wider performance analysis community and helping to strengthen capability within HMRC. Person specification Responsibilities You will: Deliver performance analysis across Borders and Trade services, products and platforms by gathering and interpreting data through a range of techniques to understand user behaviour, assess service performance and provide insights with skills specified for the 'Senior Performance Analysis' role in the Government Digital and Data profession Work closely with stakeholders and your team to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and create, define and measure objectives and key results (OKRs) whilst contributing to the development and maintenance of performance frameworks that align with organisational objectives and user needs. Use tools such as Power BI, CIP and Splunk to analyse user interactions, identify trends, and provide clear, data-driven insights to inform service improvements. Recognise opportunities for innovation through tools and technology i.e. AI, to continuously improve and deliver value through performance analysis. Visualise and communicate data and insights, presenting your findings in a clear, accessible format with context, to inform decision-making and shape improvements. Work collaboratively with senior analysts, learning from their expertise, sharing knowledge and best practice, and supporting the wider performance analysis community, while developing your own technical and analytical skills. Engage with colleagues across disciplines such as user research, product management, and service design to help build a comprehensive understanding of performance. Essential Criteria Ability to undertake performance analysis and provide insight, with skills specified for the 'Senior Performance Analyst' role in the Government Digital and Data profession. Experience in performance analysis or a similar analytical role, ideally in a digital or data-driven environment. Proficiency in Power BI, Splunk and CIP or similar business analytics tools. Ability to work with large, complex datasets and derive and present meaningful insights. Experience working with stakeholders to define KPIs, OKRs and performance measures. A user-centred mindset, with a commitment to improving public / customer focussed services through data and insight. Previous experience of web analytics. (eg using Google Analytics, Big Query or similar) Previous experience of coding languages such as SQL / Python. Previous experience of communicating analysis via Looker Studio or similar tooling. Hold or be able to successfully apply for SC-level security clearance Desirable Criteria Experience working in government or large-scale organisations. Familiarity with digital service standards and agile delivery environments. Familiarity with tools and technology that can drive innovation in performance analytics (i.e. AI) 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 For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. 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. This site is: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford 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 £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 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. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences along with employment details of up to your last 3 roles with no more than 100 words per role. Please align your previous experiences with how you meet the Essential Criteria. A 1000-word Personal Statement . click apply for full job details
R&D Tax Manager - Central London Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression "The price of greatness is responsibility." Winston Churchill Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded financial services firm in Central London to recruit an experienced R&D Tax Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist tax team, working with an impressive portfolio of innovative businesses across a range of industries. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality R&D tax relief claims, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the continued success of the firm's advisory offering. As R&D Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, managing claims from initial consultation through to submission while providing expert technical advice throughout the process. Key responsibilities include: Managing a portfolio of R&D tax relief clients across a broad range of sectors Preparing and reviewing R&D tax relief claims, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance Liaising directly with clients to understand qualifying R&D activities and associated expenditure Preparing robust technical reports and financial calculations to support claims Advising clients on R&D tax legislation and identifying opportunities to maximise available reliefs Managing enquiries from HMRC and supporting clients throughout the process Working collaboratively with Partners and the wider tax team on complex client matters Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service Supporting, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and HMRC guidance The successful R&D Tax Manager will have: Previous experience managing R&D tax relief claims within an accountancy practice or specialist tax consultancy A strong understanding of UK R&D tax legislation and HMRC guidance Excellent analytical and technical skills Strong client relationship management experience The ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or equivalent qualification (or qualified by experience) What's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package A varied and high-quality client portfolio Genuine opportunities for career progression Ongoing professional development and technical training A collaborative and supportive team culture If you're looking to take the next step in your R&D tax career with a progressive and ambitious accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for a confidential discussion. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
R&D Tax Manager - Central London Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression "The price of greatness is responsibility." Winston Churchill Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded financial services firm in Central London to recruit an experienced R&D Tax Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist tax team, working with an impressive portfolio of innovative businesses across a range of industries. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality R&D tax relief claims, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the continued success of the firm's advisory offering. As R&D Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, managing claims from initial consultation through to submission while providing expert technical advice throughout the process. Key responsibilities include: Managing a portfolio of R&D tax relief clients across a broad range of sectors Preparing and reviewing R&D tax relief claims, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance Liaising directly with clients to understand qualifying R&D activities and associated expenditure Preparing robust technical reports and financial calculations to support claims Advising clients on R&D tax legislation and identifying opportunities to maximise available reliefs Managing enquiries from HMRC and supporting clients throughout the process Working collaboratively with Partners and the wider tax team on complex client matters Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service Supporting, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and HMRC guidance The successful R&D Tax Manager will have: Previous experience managing R&D tax relief claims within an accountancy practice or specialist tax consultancy A strong understanding of UK R&D tax legislation and HMRC guidance Excellent analytical and technical skills Strong client relationship management experience The ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or equivalent qualification (or qualified by experience) What's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package A varied and high-quality client portfolio Genuine opportunities for career progression Ongoing professional development and technical training A collaborative and supportive team culture If you're looking to take the next step in your R&D tax career with a progressive and ambitious accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for a confidential discussion. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Your New Company A leading Top 20 accountancy firm with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for delivering trusted business advice to SMEs, entrepreneurs and larger organisations across the UK.With a people-first culture, ongoing investment in employee development and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm where your contribution will be recognised, and your career can continue to develop. Your new role As an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager, you will take responsibility for reviewing year-end accounts and corporation tax returns, supporting junior team members and managing workflows to ensure client deadlines are met. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff Liaising with clients to resolve accounts and tax queries Providing general accounting and software support to clients Managing workflow planning and ensuring assignments are completed efficiently Supporting ad hoc client projects Contributing to process improvements and best practice initiatives Building and maintaining strong client relationships What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment Strong accounts preparation and corporation tax knowledge Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication and client relationship-building abilities High attention to detail Proactive and solutions-focused approach Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities What you'll get in return Salary of 40,000 - 55,000 depending on experience 23-day holiday, increasing with service by up to 5 additional days Pension scheme Group life assurance (4x salary) Employee benefits platform with cashback and retail discounts Employee Assistance Programme Employee referral bonus scheme Ongoing training and professional development Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm Supportive and collaborative team environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Your New Company A leading Top 20 accountancy firm with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for delivering trusted business advice to SMEs, entrepreneurs and larger organisations across the UK.With a people-first culture, ongoing investment in employee development and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm where your contribution will be recognised, and your career can continue to develop. Your new role As an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager, you will take responsibility for reviewing year-end accounts and corporation tax returns, supporting junior team members and managing workflows to ensure client deadlines are met. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff Liaising with clients to resolve accounts and tax queries Providing general accounting and software support to clients Managing workflow planning and ensuring assignments are completed efficiently Supporting ad hoc client projects Contributing to process improvements and best practice initiatives Building and maintaining strong client relationships What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment Strong accounts preparation and corporation tax knowledge Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication and client relationship-building abilities High attention to detail Proactive and solutions-focused approach Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities What you'll get in return Salary of 40,000 - 55,000 depending on experience 23-day holiday, increasing with service by up to 5 additional days Pension scheme Group life assurance (4x salary) Employee benefits platform with cashback and retail discounts Employee Assistance Programme Employee referral bonus scheme Ongoing training and professional development Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm Supportive and collaborative team environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a part-time role within practice? We are seeking a Part Time Accountant to work for a friendly, accountancy practice based in Wokingham. The ideal candidate with be qualified ACCA/ACA with extensive accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy firm. This is essentially a Client Manager role, and the firm is looking for someone to commit to around 15 - 20 hours per week with hybrid working offered after the probation period. This role offers a good rate of pay, and flexibility where you can expand your experience and thrive. Hours can be flexible to suit, although it is preferred to be predominantly within normal working hours. Benefits include death in service (4x salary), 24-hour access to a GP, x1 professional subscription paid for, access to an EV and Cycle to Work Schemes, discount platform, access to an EAP system and an Employee Referral Scheme. As Part Time Accountant within this well-established practice, your responsibilities will include: Managing a portfolio of 40-50 clients comprising small business and sole traders Provide ongoing support and advice to clients and advising as appropriate Statutory accounts preparation and review Preparing personal and corporation tax returns Prepare and submit VAT returns Bookkeeping and reconciliations Ad hoc duties to support the smooth running of the team To be considered for this Part Time Accountant position, you will satisfy the following: Be ACA or ACCA qualified, although, an exceptional part qualified or qualified by experience accountant may be considered Have significant accounts and tax experience within a UK accountancy firm Experience of independently managing a portfolio of clients Able to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines Have excellent communication skills Be flexible in your approach, self-motivated and diligent Experience of a range of accountancy packages such as Sage, Xero, IRIS, CCH, TaxCalc, FreeAgent and Excel would be beneficial Whilst this role will offer an element of hybrid working after probation, applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance of Wokingham Submit your CV for this Part Time Accountant role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a part-time role within practice? We are seeking a Part Time Accountant to work for a friendly, accountancy practice based in Wokingham. The ideal candidate with be qualified ACCA/ACA with extensive accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy firm. This is essentially a Client Manager role, and the firm is looking for someone to commit to around 15 - 20 hours per week with hybrid working offered after the probation period. This role offers a good rate of pay, and flexibility where you can expand your experience and thrive. Hours can be flexible to suit, although it is preferred to be predominantly within normal working hours. Benefits include death in service (4x salary), 24-hour access to a GP, x1 professional subscription paid for, access to an EV and Cycle to Work Schemes, discount platform, access to an EAP system and an Employee Referral Scheme. As Part Time Accountant within this well-established practice, your responsibilities will include: Managing a portfolio of 40-50 clients comprising small business and sole traders Provide ongoing support and advice to clients and advising as appropriate Statutory accounts preparation and review Preparing personal and corporation tax returns Prepare and submit VAT returns Bookkeeping and reconciliations Ad hoc duties to support the smooth running of the team To be considered for this Part Time Accountant position, you will satisfy the following: Be ACA or ACCA qualified, although, an exceptional part qualified or qualified by experience accountant may be considered Have significant accounts and tax experience within a UK accountancy firm Experience of independently managing a portfolio of clients Able to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines Have excellent communication skills Be flexible in your approach, self-motivated and diligent Experience of a range of accountancy packages such as Sage, Xero, IRIS, CCH, TaxCalc, FreeAgent and Excel would be beneficial Whilst this role will offer an element of hybrid working after probation, applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance of Wokingham Submit your CV for this Part Time Accountant role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
NXTGEN is pleased to be partnering with a highly regarded and growing accountancy practice as they look to strengthen their expanding team with the appointment of an Audit Manager. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager, or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up, to take on greater responsibility across a varied client portfolio. You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of client relationships, work on increasingly complex assignments and play an important role in the continued development of the wider audit team. The role offers a broad mix of audit, accounts and advisory work, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of SME and group clients across a range of sectors. Working closely with Partners and senior members of the team, you will have plenty of client interaction and the opportunity to become a trusted point of contact, whilst also developing your technical and commercial experience. As Audit Manager, you will take responsibility for audits from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines and budgets. There is also strong exposure to group audits and consolidated accounts, alongside statutory accounts and corporation tax work, making this a particularly good opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience. Key Responsibilities: Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients across a variety of industries Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met Taking responsibility for audits of groups and consolidated financial statements Reviewing audit files, financial statements and supporting documentation prior to Partner review Acting as a key point of contact for clients and developing strong, long lasting relationships Reviewing and preparing statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and relevant accounting standards Overseeing the preparation and review of corporation tax computations Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services and supporting clients with wider business matters Managing, mentoring and developing junior members of the team Supporting workflow planning, resource allocation and wider team development Attending client meetings and presenting audit findings and recommendations What We're Looking For: ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience Strong audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment Experience managing audits from planning through to completion Exposure to group audits and consolidated financial statements Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards Experience reviewing accounts and corporation tax computations Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving What's On Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression opportunities towards Senior Manager and Director level Exposure to a varied and high quality client portfolio A collaborative and supportive working environment Strong focus on professional development and career progression Opportunity to gain exposure to advisory and specialist project work Flexible and hybrid working arrangements If you're an experienced Audit Manager looking for a role where you can take greater ownership, work closely with Partners and clients, and continue building your career, this could be an excellent next step. Equally, if you're an experienced Assistant Manager who is ready to step into a Manager position, this role offers the responsibility, support and exposure to make that progression. With a broad client base, varied workload and clear opportunities to develop, it is a role where you can make a genuine impact from day one.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
NXTGEN is pleased to be partnering with a highly regarded and growing accountancy practice as they look to strengthen their expanding team with the appointment of an Audit Manager. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager, or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up, to take on greater responsibility across a varied client portfolio. You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of client relationships, work on increasingly complex assignments and play an important role in the continued development of the wider audit team. The role offers a broad mix of audit, accounts and advisory work, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of SME and group clients across a range of sectors. Working closely with Partners and senior members of the team, you will have plenty of client interaction and the opportunity to become a trusted point of contact, whilst also developing your technical and commercial experience. As Audit Manager, you will take responsibility for audits from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines and budgets. There is also strong exposure to group audits and consolidated accounts, alongside statutory accounts and corporation tax work, making this a particularly good opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience. Key Responsibilities: Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients across a variety of industries Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met Taking responsibility for audits of groups and consolidated financial statements Reviewing audit files, financial statements and supporting documentation prior to Partner review Acting as a key point of contact for clients and developing strong, long lasting relationships Reviewing and preparing statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and relevant accounting standards Overseeing the preparation and review of corporation tax computations Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services and supporting clients with wider business matters Managing, mentoring and developing junior members of the team Supporting workflow planning, resource allocation and wider team development Attending client meetings and presenting audit findings and recommendations What We're Looking For: ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience Strong audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment Experience managing audits from planning through to completion Exposure to group audits and consolidated financial statements Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards Experience reviewing accounts and corporation tax computations Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving What's On Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression opportunities towards Senior Manager and Director level Exposure to a varied and high quality client portfolio A collaborative and supportive working environment Strong focus on professional development and career progression Opportunity to gain exposure to advisory and specialist project work Flexible and hybrid working arrangements If you're an experienced Audit Manager looking for a role where you can take greater ownership, work closely with Partners and clients, and continue building your career, this could be an excellent next step. Equally, if you're an experienced Assistant Manager who is ready to step into a Manager position, this role offers the responsibility, support and exposure to make that progression. With a broad client base, varied workload and clear opportunities to develop, it is a role where you can make a genuine impact from day one.
The role at a glance Position: Commercial Officer (Officer-level support role, working independently) Contract: 6 months, Inside IR35 Rate: Around 400 per day (Umbrella) Working pattern: Primarily remote with occasional travel for ad hoc meetings (Liverpool / London and other UK offices as required) Location: Role can only be worked within the UK Security clearance: BPSS (or willingness to obtain) Interview: Informal, experience-based conversation via MS Teams Why this could be interesting for you Opportunity to support a large, complex public sector contract that has tangible impact across the wider public sector. Blend of procurement, commercial strategy and stakeholder management , not just transactional buying. Independent working within a supportive team - you'll be supporting contract leads but trusted to manage your own workload. A highly inclusive and diverse environment , with a strong commitment to equality of opportunity. Key responsibilities Support the creation and execution of category management strategies to deliver a best-in-class procurement offer to government. Organise and drive market engagement , gaining deep understanding of customer requirements and turning these into viable commercial options. Embed savings methodologies and contribute to delivering savings and value-for-money targets. Advise customers on commercial excellence and contribute to thought leadership within the category. Use digitalised solutions and tailored communications to engage a diverse stakeholder base, including SMEs and wider public sector bodies. Review and monitor customer buying behaviours using management information to drive continuous improvement. Ensure production of collateral and guidance to help customers buy better. Maintain a strong focus on savings, spend under management, customer service and strategic supplier relationship management . Work closely with stakeholders and customers via working groups, meetings, events and seminars to promote new commercial products and procurement initiatives. Liaise with Account Managers and internal colleagues to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach and to support sub-category development. What our client is looking for (essential) Solid public sector procurement or contract management background. Proven experience with PCR 2015 . Experience managing a portfolio of stakeholders at different levels. Supplier management experience and handling complex agreements . Demonstrable public sector experience. Desirable CIPS or working towards it. Knowledge or understanding of PA 2023 . The environment is highly collaborative and mission-driven, with a clear focus on delivering value for taxpayers through smart, strategic procurement.
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
The role at a glance Position: Commercial Officer (Officer-level support role, working independently) Contract: 6 months, Inside IR35 Rate: Around 400 per day (Umbrella) Working pattern: Primarily remote with occasional travel for ad hoc meetings (Liverpool / London and other UK offices as required) Location: Role can only be worked within the UK Security clearance: BPSS (or willingness to obtain) Interview: Informal, experience-based conversation via MS Teams Why this could be interesting for you Opportunity to support a large, complex public sector contract that has tangible impact across the wider public sector. Blend of procurement, commercial strategy and stakeholder management , not just transactional buying. Independent working within a supportive team - you'll be supporting contract leads but trusted to manage your own workload. A highly inclusive and diverse environment , with a strong commitment to equality of opportunity. Key responsibilities Support the creation and execution of category management strategies to deliver a best-in-class procurement offer to government. Organise and drive market engagement , gaining deep understanding of customer requirements and turning these into viable commercial options. Embed savings methodologies and contribute to delivering savings and value-for-money targets. Advise customers on commercial excellence and contribute to thought leadership within the category. Use digitalised solutions and tailored communications to engage a diverse stakeholder base, including SMEs and wider public sector bodies. Review and monitor customer buying behaviours using management information to drive continuous improvement. Ensure production of collateral and guidance to help customers buy better. Maintain a strong focus on savings, spend under management, customer service and strategic supplier relationship management . Work closely with stakeholders and customers via working groups, meetings, events and seminars to promote new commercial products and procurement initiatives. Liaise with Account Managers and internal colleagues to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach and to support sub-category development. What our client is looking for (essential) Solid public sector procurement or contract management background. Proven experience with PCR 2015 . Experience managing a portfolio of stakeholders at different levels. Supplier management experience and handling complex agreements . Demonstrable public sector experience. Desirable CIPS or working towards it. Knowledge or understanding of PA 2023 . The environment is highly collaborative and mission-driven, with a clear focus on delivering value for taxpayers through smart, strategic procurement.
This well-established, reputable organisation based in Cranleigh are seeking a Finance Manager to join their team on a part time basis. You will be joining a brilliant business that offers great career stability and a fantastic working culture. This role will be 14 hours a week and is very flexible on how these hours are worked but office attendance is required. A great opportunity for an experienced finance professional that is looking to work in a sole charge role. Job Title: Part Time Finance Manager Job Type: Permanent, part time Location: Cranleigh, Surrey Salary: £37,000-£40,000 pro rata Reference no: 16135 Part Time Finance Manager Benefits Flexible working hours Car parking onsite Pension scheme Part Time Finance Manager About The Role In this role you will be solely responsible for the running of the finance function and will be reporting into the Directors. Previous experience in managing a finance function is highly desirable for this role and your key responsibilities will be: Preparation of quarterly management accounts including commentary. Prepare year-end finance information in support of the annual accounts. Complete and submit quarterly VAT and other returns as required. Manage supplier payments, ensuring invoices are approved and paid on a timely basis. Manage other payments including payroll, VAT and other taxes. Reconcile the bank account and credit card statements on a regular basis. Ensure financial controls are in place at all times. Provided information and support to directors as required. The successful Part Time Finance Manager will have: Previous experience in a similar position Sole charge/SME experience is essential Experience in using Sage Be within commuting distance of Cranleigh Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
This well-established, reputable organisation based in Cranleigh are seeking a Finance Manager to join their team on a part time basis. You will be joining a brilliant business that offers great career stability and a fantastic working culture. This role will be 14 hours a week and is very flexible on how these hours are worked but office attendance is required. A great opportunity for an experienced finance professional that is looking to work in a sole charge role. Job Title: Part Time Finance Manager Job Type: Permanent, part time Location: Cranleigh, Surrey Salary: £37,000-£40,000 pro rata Reference no: 16135 Part Time Finance Manager Benefits Flexible working hours Car parking onsite Pension scheme Part Time Finance Manager About The Role In this role you will be solely responsible for the running of the finance function and will be reporting into the Directors. Previous experience in managing a finance function is highly desirable for this role and your key responsibilities will be: Preparation of quarterly management accounts including commentary. Prepare year-end finance information in support of the annual accounts. Complete and submit quarterly VAT and other returns as required. Manage supplier payments, ensuring invoices are approved and paid on a timely basis. Manage other payments including payroll, VAT and other taxes. Reconcile the bank account and credit card statements on a regular basis. Ensure financial controls are in place at all times. Provided information and support to directors as required. The successful Part Time Finance Manager will have: Previous experience in a similar position Sole charge/SME experience is essential Experience in using Sage Be within commuting distance of Cranleigh Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Systems Engineer Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + non-contractual hybrid home working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £37,000 £40,000 DoE + Benefits + Profit share (Potential £2 3k) The Role We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a keen interest in building technical solutions to help us deliver outstanding service to our customers. You will consult directly with internal and external stakeholders to plan, implement and document technical solutions and assist in the transitions of solutions into live service. Duties Include: Consult with internal and external stakeholders to scope, define, and refine technical requirements. Design, plan, document, implement and configure technical solutions in line with project needs and industry best practice. Produce clear and detailed technical work packages to support successful project delivery. Provide technical input for estimating, scoping, Statements of Work, and both normal and emergency change requests. Support the transition of solutions into live service, including documentation, process development, training, and knowledge transfer. Maintain consistent deployment practices across customers and projects. Identify and escalate any serious issues, risks, or non conformities promptly. Collaborate closely with project managers, providing clear technical insight to support planning and delivery. Skills and Experience: 2+ years of experience in a similar role, within large, diverse enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent working knowledge in IP Networking (WAN / LAN), including designing, planning, delivering, and optimising complex, distributed network solutions. Hands-on experience configuring and managing routers, switches, wireless solutions, and firewalls across multi vendor environments. Good cyber security awareness, with understanding of security best practices. Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory Domain Services, Microsoft System Center (e.g. MECM), Microsoft Azure, M365/Office 365, and Microsoft Intune (desirable). Operating system experience across Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 and associated technologies (Hyper V, Failover Clustering, Certificate Services, Windows Admin Center, SQL Server) (desirable). Knowledge of antivirus tools, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Committed to continuous learning and actively pursuing vendor certifications Ability to follow and produce detailed technical documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail with a proactive, ownership-driven approach. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free) 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service Birthday as additional paid leave Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance) Company sick pay policy Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance including dental Free Parking Hybrid Working Progression opportunities Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Systems Engineer Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + non-contractual hybrid home working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £37,000 £40,000 DoE + Benefits + Profit share (Potential £2 3k) The Role We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a keen interest in building technical solutions to help us deliver outstanding service to our customers. You will consult directly with internal and external stakeholders to plan, implement and document technical solutions and assist in the transitions of solutions into live service. Duties Include: Consult with internal and external stakeholders to scope, define, and refine technical requirements. Design, plan, document, implement and configure technical solutions in line with project needs and industry best practice. Produce clear and detailed technical work packages to support successful project delivery. Provide technical input for estimating, scoping, Statements of Work, and both normal and emergency change requests. Support the transition of solutions into live service, including documentation, process development, training, and knowledge transfer. Maintain consistent deployment practices across customers and projects. Identify and escalate any serious issues, risks, or non conformities promptly. Collaborate closely with project managers, providing clear technical insight to support planning and delivery. Skills and Experience: 2+ years of experience in a similar role, within large, diverse enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent working knowledge in IP Networking (WAN / LAN), including designing, planning, delivering, and optimising complex, distributed network solutions. Hands-on experience configuring and managing routers, switches, wireless solutions, and firewalls across multi vendor environments. Good cyber security awareness, with understanding of security best practices. Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory Domain Services, Microsoft System Center (e.g. MECM), Microsoft Azure, M365/Office 365, and Microsoft Intune (desirable). Operating system experience across Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 and associated technologies (Hyper V, Failover Clustering, Certificate Services, Windows Admin Center, SQL Server) (desirable). Knowledge of antivirus tools, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Committed to continuous learning and actively pursuing vendor certifications Ability to follow and produce detailed technical documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail with a proactive, ownership-driven approach. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free) 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service Birthday as additional paid leave Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance) Company sick pay policy Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance including dental Free Parking Hybrid Working Progression opportunities Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
Payroll and Finance Manager Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is seeking an experienced and qualified Payroll and Finance Manager to lead our payroll, pensions and treasury functions, ensuring the delivery of accurate, compliant and efficient financial services that support our international operations.This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance leader to apply their expertise across a broad and varied remit, playing a vital role in strengthening the financial foundations of an organisation that brings practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world's most remote and inaccessible communities. Location: Folkestone, Kent or alternatively, Cranfield office Nr Milton Keynes (with hybrid working opportunities) Rewards: Salary of £53,026 per annum, plus a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and other great benefits and professional growth opportunities Contract: Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week) (part-time considered) The Role As Payroll and Finance Manager, you will manage our Finance Department with particular focus on our payroll, pensions and treasury functions, ensuring the delivery of accurate information to our staff in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.You will oversee payroll and pension services for UK and overseas staff, ensuring full compliance with PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements, while providing guidance and support on payroll, tax and pension matters.You will also manage all banking and treasury functions, ensuring payments are properly authorised, and funds are managed and invested effectively.Additionally, you will:- Ensure that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code- Make staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice- Maintain the integrity of financial reporting, nominal ledger and costing structures- Strengthen internal financial controls and monthly financial processes- Manage and develop the Finance & Administration Officer About You To be considered as our Payroll and Finance Manager, you will need:- Proven experience in a management role, including people and financial management- Proven experience of charity accounting and SORP requirements- Proven experience running payroll functions- Proven experience running pension functions- Experience preparing and managing budgets- The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within a complex organisation- The ability to supervise, motivate and develop team members- A degree, or equivalent qualification or experience- A finance qualification- A CIPP payroll qualification About Us Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world's most remote and inaccessible communities.For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long-term support in over 24 low-income countries.We believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life - that's why MAF's flights are a lifeline, not a luxury. The Benefits - Salary of £53,026 per annum- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions- Death in service payment- Flexible working policy- Access to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeYou'll have the chance to broaden your expertise across finance, payroll, pensions and treasury, taking ownership of multiple business-critical functions while further developing your leadership skills within a complex international organisation.What's more, you'll discover an excellent benefits package, complemented by flexible hybrid working that empowers you to achieve a healthier work-life balance while continuing to thrive professionally. Christian Values, Beliefs and Ethos: As a Christian mission, MAF UK seeks staff who share in the evangelical Christian values and beliefs as described in the mission, purpose, values, and beliefs statements. All staff will be required to actively support and demonstrate the Christian values of the organisation and to take part in organisational activities such as staff devotions, prayer meetings, and fellowship days.Other organisations may call this role Finance Manager, Payroll Manager, Finance and Payroll Manager, Finance Operations Manager, Financial Controller, or Finance Business Manager.The closing date for this role is 6th September 2026.So, if you want to join us as our Payroll and Finance Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Payroll and Finance Manager Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is seeking an experienced and qualified Payroll and Finance Manager to lead our payroll, pensions and treasury functions, ensuring the delivery of accurate, compliant and efficient financial services that support our international operations.This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance leader to apply their expertise across a broad and varied remit, playing a vital role in strengthening the financial foundations of an organisation that brings practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world's most remote and inaccessible communities. Location: Folkestone, Kent or alternatively, Cranfield office Nr Milton Keynes (with hybrid working opportunities) Rewards: Salary of £53,026 per annum, plus a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and other great benefits and professional growth opportunities Contract: Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week) (part-time considered) The Role As Payroll and Finance Manager, you will manage our Finance Department with particular focus on our payroll, pensions and treasury functions, ensuring the delivery of accurate information to our staff in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.You will oversee payroll and pension services for UK and overseas staff, ensuring full compliance with PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements, while providing guidance and support on payroll, tax and pension matters.You will also manage all banking and treasury functions, ensuring payments are properly authorised, and funds are managed and invested effectively.Additionally, you will:- Ensure that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code- Make staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice- Maintain the integrity of financial reporting, nominal ledger and costing structures- Strengthen internal financial controls and monthly financial processes- Manage and develop the Finance & Administration Officer About You To be considered as our Payroll and Finance Manager, you will need:- Proven experience in a management role, including people and financial management- Proven experience of charity accounting and SORP requirements- Proven experience running payroll functions- Proven experience running pension functions- Experience preparing and managing budgets- The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within a complex organisation- The ability to supervise, motivate and develop team members- A degree, or equivalent qualification or experience- A finance qualification- A CIPP payroll qualification About Us Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world's most remote and inaccessible communities.For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long-term support in over 24 low-income countries.We believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life - that's why MAF's flights are a lifeline, not a luxury. The Benefits - Salary of £53,026 per annum- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions- Death in service payment- Flexible working policy- Access to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeYou'll have the chance to broaden your expertise across finance, payroll, pensions and treasury, taking ownership of multiple business-critical functions while further developing your leadership skills within a complex international organisation.What's more, you'll discover an excellent benefits package, complemented by flexible hybrid working that empowers you to achieve a healthier work-life balance while continuing to thrive professionally. Christian Values, Beliefs and Ethos: As a Christian mission, MAF UK seeks staff who share in the evangelical Christian values and beliefs as described in the mission, purpose, values, and beliefs statements. All staff will be required to actively support and demonstrate the Christian values of the organisation and to take part in organisational activities such as staff devotions, prayer meetings, and fellowship days.Other organisations may call this role Finance Manager, Payroll Manager, Finance and Payroll Manager, Finance Operations Manager, Financial Controller, or Finance Business Manager.The closing date for this role is 6th September 2026.So, if you want to join us as our Payroll and Finance Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Job Ref: AS/83746/GM Package: £Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits Location: London (Remote) Job Title : Employment Tax Senior Manager (Global Mobility) Position Type : Permanent Hours: Full-time Contact Name: Andy Shaw Contact Company: JAM Global Mobility Recruitment The Background: This award-winning accountancy firm (non-Big-4) is actively seeking a Senior Manager to lead their growing employment tax team in Lo click apply for full job details
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Job Ref: AS/83746/GM Package: £Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits Location: London (Remote) Job Title : Employment Tax Senior Manager (Global Mobility) Position Type : Permanent Hours: Full-time Contact Name: Andy Shaw Contact Company: JAM Global Mobility Recruitment The Background: This award-winning accountancy firm (non-Big-4) is actively seeking a Senior Manager to lead their growing employment tax team in Lo click apply for full job details
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. Are you passionate about ensuring seamless IT operations and ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic environment? Do you thrive in constantly evolving situations and are great at taking control, assessing and managing the situation? If so, continue reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join HMRC - one of the largest and most dynamic IT infrastructures in Europe, and we are now one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world. For those who are up to the challenge, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the newest technologies and make a real, lasting difference. At HMRC 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. The Team Our role sits within Enterprise Live Services (ELS) which forms part of the Chief Digital & Information Group (CDIO). ELS are accountable end to end for HMRC's IT Systems & Services, and our focus is ensuring a consistent, excellent Customer Experience. We work closely with the other product and platform groups and their partners to bring IT Systems and Services together. Job description HMRC is looking for a dynamic and proactive Major Incident Manager to join our team, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the reliability and resilience of our IT estate. As a Major Incident Manager, you will be at the heart of our response to major IT incidents and escalations, working collaboratively across the organisation 365 days a year. You will champion rapid and effective incident management to restore services swiftly, minimising disruption to business operations and ensuring our colleagues and customers experience the highest standards of service quality and availability. In this exciting role, you will: • Assess complex situations and make decisive interventions to resolve major incidents. • Rapidly coordinate resolution activities and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including 3rd parties. • Manage stakeholder expectations and act as a trusted point of contact for business areas, translating technical information into clear, accessible language. • Provide visible leadership, taking ownership of issues and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding incident management. • Go beyond technical expertise, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. • Respond to IT incidents and flex to support higher organisational priorities as needed. This post is not a highly technical role, and the ability to provide visible leadership, rapidly take ownership of emerging issues and proactively direct activities is critical to this role. The Role Due to operational needs, this post is full-time; however, applicants who need to work a more flexible arrangement are welcome to apply. We can't guarantee that we can meet all requests to work flexibly as any agreement will be subject to business ability to accommodate. Any request to work a more flexible arrangement should be made prior to your acceptance of the provisional offer. This role can offer hybrid working, but 60% of your time must be spent within our Newcastle bridge operations room. You must therefore be able to commute to the Newcastle location and initial training will be entirely office based in Newcastle. You will be joining a team that provides round the clock cover and service, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. This role attracts an Annual Attendance Allowance (AAA) payment which is typically a 26.11% monthly payment on top of your basic salary. This payment could vary to reflect the specific type and number of unsocial hours you are rostered to work. You will perform your contracted hours on an annualised hours basis, working fixed shift patterns over a 4 week rostering period consisting of days, nights, weekends and public holidays. The total number of hours worked over the 4 week rostering period is 148 hours. This is not inclusive of breaks which are unpaid. If the rostered shift falls on a Bank Holiday, colleagues are expected to work this. Typically, in 2 out of the 4 weeks, there is a requirement to work 52.75 hours per week, and in the other 2 weeks, a requirement to work 21.25 hours per week. This is subject to change in accordance with business needs. Current (typical) shift patterns are as follows: Week 1: Monday 6:45am - 7pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am - 7pm Week 2: Wednesday 6:45am - 7pm Thursday 7am to 7pm Week 3: Monday 6:45pm - 7am Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm - 7am Week 4: Wednesday 6:45pm - 7am Thursday 7pm - 7am Please note that allowances paid within HMRC are subject to change in accordance with respective policy changes, the Annual Attendance Allowance is currently under review. The team also operate a further out of hours on call rota which colleagues are expected to join once fully trained. Colleagues joining the rota will be reimbursed as per HMRC policy. Person specification We are seeking a dynamic individual with extensive experience in handling Major Incidents within a large, multi-functional organisation. You should possess a deep understanding of both business and service impacts. A strong and effective leader, you are self-motivated, resilient, and confident in working both proactively and reactively. You are comfortable delivering reports and briefings to senior leaders. As an excellent communicator, you can set the right tone for both business and technical audiences. You thrive in a team environment and quickly build strong working relationships across multiple locations. Additionally, you are open minded, ready to consider the ideas of others, and readily accept feedback on your work. Responsibilities: • Facilitating and directing Major Incident resolution activity. • Producing high quality communications for business and technical audiences within tight timescales. • Challenging others to facilitate service restoration, while constantly reprioritising tasks and workload. • Understand IT issues from a customer perspective, draw logical conclusions and make sensible suggestions whilst negotiating with suppliers. • Proactively participating in post incident reviews and any residual recovery activity. • Making critical decisions in relation to incidents/changes required out of hours. • Working closely with partners to provide assurance of delivery to support Key Business Events. Please note: Security Check (SC) clearance level, either already held or willing to obtain, is a requirement of this role. Please see Additional Security Information and Security sections below. Essential Criteria We are looking for an experienced Major Incident Manager who clearly demonstrates the below: Proven ability to manage major incidents, including triage, escalation and resolution within a complex organisational environment. Capable of managing multiple incidents simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively and maintaining focus in a constantly evolving environment to deliver rapid results. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences ensuring everyone is aligned. Uses strong and effective leadership to demonstrate a positive influence on teams and excels at building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. Able to work independently and make informed decisions when operating outside core hours. Desirable Criteria Existing knowledge of how a business service is supported by the IT. Service Management experience within a large organisation and meaningful experience in IT Operational Management. Proven dedication to IT Service Management standard methodologies, along with a track record of delivering continuous improvement in a customer centric environment. ITIL Foundation V3 or V4 and a fundamental understanding of the Major Incident Management function and how to apply it. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. 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. This site is: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle. You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Series of situational questions. Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme . click apply for full job details
Aug 12, 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. Are you passionate about ensuring seamless IT operations and ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic environment? Do you thrive in constantly evolving situations and are great at taking control, assessing and managing the situation? If so, continue reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join HMRC - one of the largest and most dynamic IT infrastructures in Europe, and we are now one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world. For those who are up to the challenge, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the newest technologies and make a real, lasting difference. At HMRC 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. The Team Our role sits within Enterprise Live Services (ELS) which forms part of the Chief Digital & Information Group (CDIO). ELS are accountable end to end for HMRC's IT Systems & Services, and our focus is ensuring a consistent, excellent Customer Experience. We work closely with the other product and platform groups and their partners to bring IT Systems and Services together. Job description HMRC is looking for a dynamic and proactive Major Incident Manager to join our team, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the reliability and resilience of our IT estate. As a Major Incident Manager, you will be at the heart of our response to major IT incidents and escalations, working collaboratively across the organisation 365 days a year. You will champion rapid and effective incident management to restore services swiftly, minimising disruption to business operations and ensuring our colleagues and customers experience the highest standards of service quality and availability. In this exciting role, you will: • Assess complex situations and make decisive interventions to resolve major incidents. • Rapidly coordinate resolution activities and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including 3rd parties. • Manage stakeholder expectations and act as a trusted point of contact for business areas, translating technical information into clear, accessible language. • Provide visible leadership, taking ownership of issues and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding incident management. • Go beyond technical expertise, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. • Respond to IT incidents and flex to support higher organisational priorities as needed. This post is not a highly technical role, and the ability to provide visible leadership, rapidly take ownership of emerging issues and proactively direct activities is critical to this role. The Role Due to operational needs, this post is full-time; however, applicants who need to work a more flexible arrangement are welcome to apply. We can't guarantee that we can meet all requests to work flexibly as any agreement will be subject to business ability to accommodate. Any request to work a more flexible arrangement should be made prior to your acceptance of the provisional offer. This role can offer hybrid working, but 60% of your time must be spent within our Newcastle bridge operations room. You must therefore be able to commute to the Newcastle location and initial training will be entirely office based in Newcastle. You will be joining a team that provides round the clock cover and service, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. This role attracts an Annual Attendance Allowance (AAA) payment which is typically a 26.11% monthly payment on top of your basic salary. This payment could vary to reflect the specific type and number of unsocial hours you are rostered to work. You will perform your contracted hours on an annualised hours basis, working fixed shift patterns over a 4 week rostering period consisting of days, nights, weekends and public holidays. The total number of hours worked over the 4 week rostering period is 148 hours. This is not inclusive of breaks which are unpaid. If the rostered shift falls on a Bank Holiday, colleagues are expected to work this. Typically, in 2 out of the 4 weeks, there is a requirement to work 52.75 hours per week, and in the other 2 weeks, a requirement to work 21.25 hours per week. This is subject to change in accordance with business needs. Current (typical) shift patterns are as follows: Week 1: Monday 6:45am - 7pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am - 7pm Week 2: Wednesday 6:45am - 7pm Thursday 7am to 7pm Week 3: Monday 6:45pm - 7am Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm - 7am Week 4: Wednesday 6:45pm - 7am Thursday 7pm - 7am Please note that allowances paid within HMRC are subject to change in accordance with respective policy changes, the Annual Attendance Allowance is currently under review. The team also operate a further out of hours on call rota which colleagues are expected to join once fully trained. Colleagues joining the rota will be reimbursed as per HMRC policy. Person specification We are seeking a dynamic individual with extensive experience in handling Major Incidents within a large, multi-functional organisation. You should possess a deep understanding of both business and service impacts. A strong and effective leader, you are self-motivated, resilient, and confident in working both proactively and reactively. You are comfortable delivering reports and briefings to senior leaders. As an excellent communicator, you can set the right tone for both business and technical audiences. You thrive in a team environment and quickly build strong working relationships across multiple locations. Additionally, you are open minded, ready to consider the ideas of others, and readily accept feedback on your work. Responsibilities: • Facilitating and directing Major Incident resolution activity. • Producing high quality communications for business and technical audiences within tight timescales. • Challenging others to facilitate service restoration, while constantly reprioritising tasks and workload. • Understand IT issues from a customer perspective, draw logical conclusions and make sensible suggestions whilst negotiating with suppliers. • Proactively participating in post incident reviews and any residual recovery activity. • Making critical decisions in relation to incidents/changes required out of hours. • Working closely with partners to provide assurance of delivery to support Key Business Events. Please note: Security Check (SC) clearance level, either already held or willing to obtain, is a requirement of this role. Please see Additional Security Information and Security sections below. Essential Criteria We are looking for an experienced Major Incident Manager who clearly demonstrates the below: Proven ability to manage major incidents, including triage, escalation and resolution within a complex organisational environment. Capable of managing multiple incidents simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively and maintaining focus in a constantly evolving environment to deliver rapid results. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences ensuring everyone is aligned. Uses strong and effective leadership to demonstrate a positive influence on teams and excels at building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. Able to work independently and make informed decisions when operating outside core hours. Desirable Criteria Existing knowledge of how a business service is supported by the IT. Service Management experience within a large organisation and meaningful experience in IT Operational Management. Proven dedication to IT Service Management standard methodologies, along with a track record of delivering continuous improvement in a customer centric environment. ITIL Foundation V3 or V4 and a fundamental understanding of the Major Incident Management function and how to apply it. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. 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. This site is: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle. You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Series of situational questions. Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme . click apply for full job details
A reputable defence organisation are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support on important bid and commercial activities within their growing Electronic Warfare (EW) Division. Role: Contracts Manager Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to 60 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Luton (Hybrid) You'll play a pivotal role in managing high-value contracts, leading commercial negotiations, supporting business-winning activities, and shaping commercial strategy across key programmes and bids. Key Responsibilities: Leading contract negotiations with UK and international customers Managing the drafting, review and administration of complex contractual terms and conditions Developing and implementing commercial strategies that deliver the best outcomes. Supporting business-winning activities, proposals and bid submissions Producing compliant customer pricing and commercial submissions Managing contract performance, change control and commercial risk Drafting and reviewing: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Software Licensing Agreements Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) Other commercial agreements and contractual documentation Working closely with Procurement to ensure appropriate contractual flow-down to subcontractors You'll have the opportunity to engage directly with UK and international customers, influence major commercial decisions and work on your experience across a broad portfolio of contracts and bids. Key Requirements: Proven experience within Aerospace & Defence. Experience managing UK Government and international contracts Solid understanding of export legislation, import duties and taxes, commercial risk identification and mitigation Strong knowledge of: Contract law and commercial principles Business finance Profit & loss management Margin and mark-up calculations Escalation mechanisms Foreign exchange considerations Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence and advocate effectively at senior organisational levels Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills If you enjoy complex contract management and have a strong background in defence environments, apply now!
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
A reputable defence organisation are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support on important bid and commercial activities within their growing Electronic Warfare (EW) Division. Role: Contracts Manager Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to 60 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Luton (Hybrid) You'll play a pivotal role in managing high-value contracts, leading commercial negotiations, supporting business-winning activities, and shaping commercial strategy across key programmes and bids. Key Responsibilities: Leading contract negotiations with UK and international customers Managing the drafting, review and administration of complex contractual terms and conditions Developing and implementing commercial strategies that deliver the best outcomes. Supporting business-winning activities, proposals and bid submissions Producing compliant customer pricing and commercial submissions Managing contract performance, change control and commercial risk Drafting and reviewing: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Software Licensing Agreements Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) Other commercial agreements and contractual documentation Working closely with Procurement to ensure appropriate contractual flow-down to subcontractors You'll have the opportunity to engage directly with UK and international customers, influence major commercial decisions and work on your experience across a broad portfolio of contracts and bids. Key Requirements: Proven experience within Aerospace & Defence. Experience managing UK Government and international contracts Solid understanding of export legislation, import duties and taxes, commercial risk identification and mitigation Strong knowledge of: Contract law and commercial principles Business finance Profit & loss management Margin and mark-up calculations Escalation mechanisms Foreign exchange considerations Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence and advocate effectively at senior organisational levels Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills If you enjoy complex contract management and have a strong background in defence environments, apply now!
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 is one of the UK's largest government organisations, delivering critical services that support millions of customers and businesses. Our digital services and technology platforms enable the effective collection of revenues that fund public services across the UK. As a Service Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that digital services remain secure, resilient, user-focused and aligned to business objectives. You will work across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to support and improve live services, helping ensure they meet customer needs and performance expectations Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join HMRC CDIO Business Tax as a Service Manager, responsible for the live operation, performance, and continuous improvement of digital services. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, you will collaborate with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, architects and operational colleagues to ensure services are stable, compliant and delivering value. You will contribute to the effective running of services across the lifecycle, supporting governance, managing risk, and embedding continuous improvement based on user insight and data. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain live service performance, including monitoring KPIs and SLAs. Manage incidents, problems, and risks, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation. Support service governance and assurance processes. Collaborate with product, delivery and technical teams to maintain service quality. Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business and policy outcomes. Drive continuous improvement using service data and user feedback. Support release and change management, minimising service disruption. Contribute to service lifecycle decisions, including readiness and transition. Person specification Proven experience in managing or supporting live digital or IT services, including handling incidents, risks, and service issues, with familiarity in service management frameworks such as ITIL. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in leveraging data and metrics to drive improvements in service performance. Essential Criteria Applicants must demonstrate: Demonstrated experience in supporting or managing live operational, business, or digital services, including monitoring performance and reporting on service metrics. Proven ability to identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and actions, while driving service improvements and operational efficiencies. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, alongside collaborative working across multiple teams. Skilled in prioritising tasks and consistently delivering outcomes within fast-paced environments. Desirable Criteria It would be beneficial if you have: Experience in government or regulated sectors, with knowledge of service standards and the service lifecycle. Proven ability in continuous improvement and service optimisation, including familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and ITIL4 practices. Understanding of modern service management methodologies and approaches within regulated environments. 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. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 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. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history, qualifications and previous skills and experiences We would like to see your title and employment/study details and dates included. Feel free to provide success after each role section you list, showing us what you achieved in this role. Please keep it recent and to be relevant to the Responsibilities and Person Specification part of this advert. Please keep this experience to no more than 500 words A 500-word personal statement. Your personal statement should show how you meet the person specification and essential criteria. Separate 250 word statements for the following behaviours:- Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the CV. At full sift all behaviour statements, your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be assessed on Experience and Behaviours. Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - insert vacancy ref & vacancy closing date insert date '. To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application. Exceptionally, candidates who are not successful at this grade may be considered for appointment to similar roles at a lower grade where the eligibility criteria are met. If this applies, we will contact you directly. Sponsorship We have assessed this role against both Home Office and HMRC criteria and we are unable to offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa. This means the vacancy is not open to applicants who require visa sponsorship. The HMRC app can help you with your application The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years' employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier. If successful in your application . click apply for full job details
Aug 12, 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 is one of the UK's largest government organisations, delivering critical services that support millions of customers and businesses. Our digital services and technology platforms enable the effective collection of revenues that fund public services across the UK. As a Service Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that digital services remain secure, resilient, user-focused and aligned to business objectives. You will work across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to support and improve live services, helping ensure they meet customer needs and performance expectations Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join HMRC CDIO Business Tax as a Service Manager, responsible for the live operation, performance, and continuous improvement of digital services. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, you will collaborate with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, architects and operational colleagues to ensure services are stable, compliant and delivering value. You will contribute to the effective running of services across the lifecycle, supporting governance, managing risk, and embedding continuous improvement based on user insight and data. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain live service performance, including monitoring KPIs and SLAs. Manage incidents, problems, and risks, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation. Support service governance and assurance processes. Collaborate with product, delivery and technical teams to maintain service quality. Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business and policy outcomes. Drive continuous improvement using service data and user feedback. Support release and change management, minimising service disruption. Contribute to service lifecycle decisions, including readiness and transition. Person specification Proven experience in managing or supporting live digital or IT services, including handling incidents, risks, and service issues, with familiarity in service management frameworks such as ITIL. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in leveraging data and metrics to drive improvements in service performance. Essential Criteria Applicants must demonstrate: Demonstrated experience in supporting or managing live operational, business, or digital services, including monitoring performance and reporting on service metrics. Proven ability to identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and actions, while driving service improvements and operational efficiencies. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, alongside collaborative working across multiple teams. Skilled in prioritising tasks and consistently delivering outcomes within fast-paced environments. Desirable Criteria It would be beneficial if you have: Experience in government or regulated sectors, with knowledge of service standards and the service lifecycle. Proven ability in continuous improvement and service optimisation, including familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and ITIL4 practices. Understanding of modern service management methodologies and approaches within regulated environments. 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. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 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. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history, qualifications and previous skills and experiences We would like to see your title and employment/study details and dates included. Feel free to provide success after each role section you list, showing us what you achieved in this role. Please keep it recent and to be relevant to the Responsibilities and Person Specification part of this advert. Please keep this experience to no more than 500 words A 500-word personal statement. Your personal statement should show how you meet the person specification and essential criteria. Separate 250 word statements for the following behaviours:- Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the CV. At full sift all behaviour statements, your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be assessed on Experience and Behaviours. Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - insert vacancy ref & vacancy closing date insert date '. To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application. Exceptionally, candidates who are not successful at this grade may be considered for appointment to similar roles at a lower grade where the eligibility criteria are met. If this applies, we will contact you directly. Sponsorship We have assessed this role against both Home Office and HMRC criteria and we are unable to offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa. This means the vacancy is not open to applicants who require visa sponsorship. The HMRC app can help you with your application The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years' employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier. If successful in your application . click apply for full job details
Are you a CTA Qualified Tax professional looking to work with a prestigious portfolio of UK and international clients? Our client is a highly respected accountancy and tax firm with an outstanding reputation for technical excellence. Due to continued growth, they're looking to recruit a Senior Tax Manager to join their successful client team. The Role Working closely with Partners, you'll deliver a mix of advisory and compliance services while becoming a trusted adviser to an established client portfolio. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of UK and international clients. Review complex personal tax returns and provide technical guidance. Identify tax planning and restructuring opportunities. Advise on estate planning, inheritance tax, wealth structuring and international tax matters. Manage HMRC enquiries and tax investigations. Build strong client relationships and mentor junior team members. About You CTA qualified with 5+ years' post-qualification experience. Strong Private Client Tax experience. Excellent technical knowledge and communication skills. Able to manage competing priorities and deliver exceptional client service. Why Join? Work with one of the UK's leading Tax teams. Exposure to complex, high-value advisory work. Genuine career progression. Supportive, collaborative culture. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only short listed applicants will be contacted in relation to this vacancy. We do however value your details and will retain them on file to enable our consultants to contact you should a suitable opportunity arise. Byron Recruitment Limited (BRL) trading as Byron Finance and Byron Technology operates as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. BRL is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. BRL is a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Upon application to this vacancy you accept the Privacy Policy, Disclaimers and T&C's which you can read in full on our website.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Are you a CTA Qualified Tax professional looking to work with a prestigious portfolio of UK and international clients? Our client is a highly respected accountancy and tax firm with an outstanding reputation for technical excellence. Due to continued growth, they're looking to recruit a Senior Tax Manager to join their successful client team. The Role Working closely with Partners, you'll deliver a mix of advisory and compliance services while becoming a trusted adviser to an established client portfolio. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of UK and international clients. Review complex personal tax returns and provide technical guidance. Identify tax planning and restructuring opportunities. Advise on estate planning, inheritance tax, wealth structuring and international tax matters. Manage HMRC enquiries and tax investigations. Build strong client relationships and mentor junior team members. About You CTA qualified with 5+ years' post-qualification experience. Strong Private Client Tax experience. Excellent technical knowledge and communication skills. Able to manage competing priorities and deliver exceptional client service. Why Join? Work with one of the UK's leading Tax teams. Exposure to complex, high-value advisory work. Genuine career progression. Supportive, collaborative culture. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only short listed applicants will be contacted in relation to this vacancy. We do however value your details and will retain them on file to enable our consultants to contact you should a suitable opportunity arise. Byron Recruitment Limited (BRL) trading as Byron Finance and Byron Technology operates as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. BRL is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. BRL is a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Upon application to this vacancy you accept the Privacy Policy, Disclaimers and T&C's which you can read in full on our website.
Sheridan Maine Accounting & Finance is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Ferndown to recruit a Senior Client Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant / accounts manager to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while stepping into a leadership-focused role. You'll play a key part in client relationship management, accounts and tax delivery, and team development within a fast-paced and supportive environment. As a Senior Client Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients while ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounts, tax, and advisory services. This role combines client-facing responsibilities, technical oversight, and team leadership, making it ideal for someone looking to progress within an accountancy practice environment. Key responsibilities include: Managing a portfolio of clients including SMEs, contractors, and owner-managed businesses Acting as a main point of contact, delivering excellent client service and relationship management Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, and corporation tax computations Overseeing VAT returns and compliance deadlines Supporting new business development, including client meetings and proposals Allocating work across the team and managing workflow effectively Monitoring internal KPIs and service delivery standards Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members To be considered for this Senior Client Manager job, you will have: AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified with strong experience) Proven experience within an accountancy practice / accounting firm Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, tax, and VAT Experience managing a client portfolio and building client relationships Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication skills with a professional and personable approach Why Apply for this Senior Client Manager Role? Join a well-established and growing accountancy practice Opportunity to take ownership of a client portfolio Clear progression towards Associate Director / Director level Supportive and collaborative team environment Varied role combining accounts, tax, and client advisory work If you're looking for Senior Client Manager jobs, Accounts Manager roles, or practice accountant opportunities in Dorset, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine Accounting & Finance for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Sheridan Maine Accounting & Finance is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Ferndown to recruit a Senior Client Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant / accounts manager to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while stepping into a leadership-focused role. You'll play a key part in client relationship management, accounts and tax delivery, and team development within a fast-paced and supportive environment. As a Senior Client Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients while ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounts, tax, and advisory services. This role combines client-facing responsibilities, technical oversight, and team leadership, making it ideal for someone looking to progress within an accountancy practice environment. Key responsibilities include: Managing a portfolio of clients including SMEs, contractors, and owner-managed businesses Acting as a main point of contact, delivering excellent client service and relationship management Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, and corporation tax computations Overseeing VAT returns and compliance deadlines Supporting new business development, including client meetings and proposals Allocating work across the team and managing workflow effectively Monitoring internal KPIs and service delivery standards Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members To be considered for this Senior Client Manager job, you will have: AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified with strong experience) Proven experience within an accountancy practice / accounting firm Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, tax, and VAT Experience managing a client portfolio and building client relationships Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication skills with a professional and personable approach Why Apply for this Senior Client Manager Role? Join a well-established and growing accountancy practice Opportunity to take ownership of a client portfolio Clear progression towards Associate Director / Director level Supportive and collaborative team environment Varied role combining accounts, tax, and client advisory work If you're looking for Senior Client Manager jobs, Accounts Manager roles, or practice accountant opportunities in Dorset, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine Accounting & Finance for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
