About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced bookkeeper to join our busy accountancy practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our clients with accurate financial record-keeping, VAT returns, and management accounts. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients. Process invoices, receipts, payments, and bank reconciliations. Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines. Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts. Liaise with clients to resolve queries and gather financial information. Support accountants with year-end accounts preparation. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Use accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a bookkeeping role, ideally within an accountancy practice. Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple client deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Qualifications AAT Level 3 or above (or equivalent). Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms. Familiarity with payroll processing (optional). What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements (where applicable). Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries. 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 hays.co.uk
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced bookkeeper to join our busy accountancy practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our clients with accurate financial record-keeping, VAT returns, and management accounts. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients. Process invoices, receipts, payments, and bank reconciliations. Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines. Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts. Liaise with clients to resolve queries and gather financial information. Support accountants with year-end accounts preparation. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Use accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a bookkeeping role, ideally within an accountancy practice. Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple client deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Qualifications AAT Level 3 or above (or equivalent). Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms. Familiarity with payroll processing (optional). What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements (where applicable). Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries. 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 hays.co.uk
An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its day-to-day finance operations. This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with the senior leadership team and board to ensure robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and clear commercial insight across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and partnering with operational leaders across the business. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow Deliver weekly financial performance summaries for senior leadership Produce monthly variance analysis against budget with clear commentary Develop and maintain divisional financial reporting, ensuring clear performance visibility across business units Accounts Receivable & Debt Management Oversee the sales ledger and credit control function Monitor aged debtor reporting and cash collection performance Work with operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collections Accounts Payable & Payroll Oversight Manage purchase ledger processes and supplier payments Oversee payroll processes across multiple worker types Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pay regulations Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support Coordinate the annual budgeting process Produce and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support decision-making Support financial due diligence and strategic projects when required Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain a strong internal control environment Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts Manage VAT submissions and liaise with external advisers on tax matters Ensure compliance with relevant financial and employment regulations Systems & Process Improvement Manage and develop accounting systems and reporting tools Identify and implement process improvements Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records Leadership Line manage and develop members of the finance team Act as the primary finance contact for operational managers and senior leadership Support board reporting and strategic financial initiatives About You Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity or group environment Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP Experience managing cash flow, credit control and high-volume transactions Hands-on approach with strong organisational skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders Desirable Experience working in fast-paced or operationally complex environments Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or similar Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany accounting Experience working alongside senior finance leadership or a fractional FD model What's on Offer A senior finance leadership role with real influence across the business Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting A fast-moving environment where your impact will be visible Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its day-to-day finance operations. This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with the senior leadership team and board to ensure robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and clear commercial insight across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and partnering with operational leaders across the business. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow Deliver weekly financial performance summaries for senior leadership Produce monthly variance analysis against budget with clear commentary Develop and maintain divisional financial reporting, ensuring clear performance visibility across business units Accounts Receivable & Debt Management Oversee the sales ledger and credit control function Monitor aged debtor reporting and cash collection performance Work with operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collections Accounts Payable & Payroll Oversight Manage purchase ledger processes and supplier payments Oversee payroll processes across multiple worker types Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pay regulations Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support Coordinate the annual budgeting process Produce and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support decision-making Support financial due diligence and strategic projects when required Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain a strong internal control environment Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts Manage VAT submissions and liaise with external advisers on tax matters Ensure compliance with relevant financial and employment regulations Systems & Process Improvement Manage and develop accounting systems and reporting tools Identify and implement process improvements Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records Leadership Line manage and develop members of the finance team Act as the primary finance contact for operational managers and senior leadership Support board reporting and strategic financial initiatives About You Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity or group environment Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP Experience managing cash flow, credit control and high-volume transactions Hands-on approach with strong organisational skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders Desirable Experience working in fast-paced or operationally complex environments Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or similar Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany accounting Experience working alongside senior finance leadership or a fractional FD model What's on Offer A senior finance leadership role with real influence across the business Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting A fast-moving environment where your impact will be visible Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
