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A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a busy, service-led organisation. This role leads a centralised finance team delivering management accounts, strong financial controls and high-quality reporting across multiple stakeholders. Ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, developing people and ensuring the numbers are delivered right, first time. The role: Lead, manage and develop a team of management accountants Oversee the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes Review payroll postings, client money calculations and internal submissions Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders, ensuring a "no-surprises" approach Identify and drive improvements across processes, reporting and systems Work closely with senior finance colleagues to support wider business initiatives About you: Qualified or nearly-qualified accountant Strong management accounts background Previous team management experience is essential Confident leading a busy workload while maintaining high quality and accuracy Strong communicator able to build positive working relationships across the business Comfortable driving change, improving processes and developing team capability This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced service environment and wants to make a real impact through strong leadership and high-quality financial delivery.

GPN are delighted to be working with this boutique firm of accountants who are on the lookout for a client manager/senior accountant. This firm are long established and work with clients from a variety of industries such hospitality and leisure, retail, media and more. The role This as an all encompassing, general practice role which will see you managing a portfolio of clients with responsibilitie click apply for full job details

Interim Finance Manager Insurance merger integration Location: Hybrid / Office 12 month ASAP Start About the Role Critical interim opportunity to support the financial integration of an insurance company merger. This role combines high-level technical accounting expertise with hands-on consolidation delivery, working closely with the FC, CFO, external auditors, and finance teams. You'll be the technical lead on business combination accounting, group consolidation, and merger integration planning under UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 103) and Solvency-UK. Key Responsibilities Lead technical accounting for the merger including business combination accounting, acquisition accounting, goodwill, fair value adjustments, and consolidation treatment under FRS 102/FRS 103 Consolidate multiple trial balances into group financial model, performing intercompany eliminations and accounting policy adjustments Prepare technical accounting memos for auditors and governance committees Build or enhance consolidation models and produce group management accounts and statutory-ready financial statements Hands-on delivery: clean trial balances, resolve reconciliation issues, and support audit evidence gathering Act as finance lead interfacing with FC, CFO, external auditors, and legal/tax teams Support merger integration planning and financial governance design Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in M&A integrations, business combinations, and multi-entity consolidations within the insurance sector Deep knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and FRS 103 (Insurance Contracts) Proven track record delivering group consolidations under time pressure Advanced Excel skills for consolidation models and complex workings Ability to operate at both strategic/advisory and hands-on/execution levels Strong communicator able to explain technical accounting to non-specialists Highly organized, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused What's On Offer High-impact interim role at the heart of a major insurance merger with direct exposure to senior leadership, external auditors, and complex technical accounting challenges. Opportunity to lead integration planning and shape financial governance in a critical transformation project with genuine autonomy and influence. Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Accountant to join our client's growing team. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for clients with turnovers from £15m to £100m, ensuring their needs are met while fostering strong relationships. You will work closely with all departments to deliver exceptional service and drive client satisfaction, contributing to the overall s click apply for full job details

Finance Director (Ideal First-Time FD Opportunity) / Warrington / Salary £75,000 - £85,000 plus benefits. We are proud to be exclusively partnering with our client who are a very successful, privately owned and expanding organisation based in Warrington. The business operates across the UK and as they move into their next phase of growth, they are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to lead their finance function. This is a pivotal leadership role in a dynamic business - ideal for ambitious candidates who thrive in a fast-scaling environments and enjoys operating at both strategic and hands-on levels. They are now looking to appoint a Finance Director - this is an exceptional opportunity for either an experienced FD or an ambitious senior finance professional ready to step up into their first FD role. The Role The Finance Director will have full ownership of the finance function with influence at board level. Responsible for the company's financial systems, strategy, and statutory compliance. This will include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management - with the opportunity to shape and modernise financial processes, systems, and MI. You will be working in a supportive leadership team that values finance as a strategic partner - acting as a key advisor to the board on commercial strategy and growth. This is a hands-on leadership role but with clear exposure to growth projects, acquisitions and long-term strategic planning. A role with real autonomy, visibility and long-term progression. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Support the leadership team in developing and delivering strategic financial plans. Providing insight, analysis, and commercially focused recommendations. You will play a key role in shaping future growth initiatives and business planning. Financial Reporting & Governance: Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, forecasts, and statutory accounts. Strengthen financial controls, policies, and governance across the organisation, ensuring full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements. Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a small finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement. Developing capability in reporting, controls, and MI as the team evolves. Cash & Risk Management: Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning. You will manage external relationships, including auditors and lenders. Manage banking relationships and ensure appropriate funding structures are in place. M&A & Investment Support: Assist with due diligence, modelling and integration relating to acquisitions or future investment opportunities. Support corporate projects and strategic financial initiatives. Ideal Candidate Profile Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Strong grounding in financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting and controls. Experience operating at senior finance level (Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, Financial Controller) Ideally with experience of managing banking relationships and working with external advisers. Confident communicator with the ability to influence at board level. Hands-on approach with the drive to build, improve and lead. Involvement in acquisitions, funding discussions, or investment activity, is desirable. To discuss this fantastic opportunity please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on

Financial Reporting Manager Accounts Manager job ACA ACCA Flexible Hybrid Surrey Progression Bonus Your new company My client is a highly respected professional services firm with a network of offices across Southern England. I have received positive feedback from previous placements on the working environment, team collaboration, progression opportunities with an emphasis on work-life balance. The firm is growing in terms of fees year-on-year and is gaining new business frequently. This role is one of several additions they will make to their team over the next 9 months, highlighting the pipeline of clients that will be joining them. Your new role You will: Manage your own portfolio of clients, consisting of large owner-managed businesses, limited companies, PE-backed businesses and consolidated groups Provide both compliance and advisory services to your clients Prepare financial statements for clients above the audit threshold, using IFRS and FRS 102 Review financial statements prepared by juniors, mentoring as needed Be involved with scoping, budgeting and tendering for large corporate financial reporting work Management and development of upcoming talent within the accounts team, including delivery of technical training on topical issues. Have financial management of your portfolio, taking control of WIP, billing and debt management. Involvement in business development, including maintaining your own key contacts and fostering new relationships. Be assigned a mentor to help you progress on your journey through the senior leadership team as desired What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant, ACCA, ACA or equivalent and be either trained in audit, looking to move to an accounting function, or have an accounting background from either Practice or Industry. You must be able to prepare year-end accounts and financial reports under UK GAAP and IFRS. Experience in consolidated accounts would be beneficial. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience of up to £65,000, with an annual bonus. An excellent pension is available of up to 13% contribution. Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and two at home. Flexible working options are available with the Firm operating core hours between 10am and 4pm, start and finish times are flexible, as well as shorter or longer lunch breaks to help with personal obligations or out-of-office activities. Overtime is paid in either salary or TOIL. My client also has a 'dress for your day' policy and cultivates a positive and fun culture with various opportunities to be involved with clubs and charities. 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 to , or call me on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accountant, Senior to Manager to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking professional services firm in the East Midlands. This role offers a condensed working week, hybrid working, and the chance to join a highly ambitious business during a period of significant growth. The Role - Accountant, Senior to Manager As an Accountant, Senior to Manager, you'll be responsible for preparing high-quality statutory accounts and management information for a varied client portfolio, including medium-sized businesses and group structures. Initially hands-on, the role will evolve to include mentoring and supporting junior team members, alongside increased client and staff management responsibilities as you develop. Ongoing career progression and salary increases are available. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 105) Preparation and review of accounts for medium-sized entities Involvement in group consolidated accounts (desirable) Liaising with tax teams to support corporation tax submissions Managing client relationships and responding to queries Supporting junior team members and reviewing their work Working closely with audit teams to meet deadlines Contributing to process improvement and best practice What's on Offer: Condensed working hours Hybrid working Excellent benefits package with flexible options Parking Generous holiday allowance Supportive, modern working environment Strong progression opportunities Discounted healthcare options Growing firm with long-term career prospects Opportunity for bonus and potential shares This Accountant, Senior to Manager role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and expanding firm that genuinely invests in its people.

Finance Manager £50,000-£60,000 Manufacturing SAP Hybrid We're recruiting a Finance Manager to join a large, complex manufacturing operation supporting both commercial and regulated programmes. This is a hands-on role combining strong technical finance with real operational business partnering. You'll work closely with production, engineering, and procurement teams, providing insight, control, and challenge across cost, performance, and cash. What you'll be doing Partnering with operational leaders to drive cost control and performance improvement Leading budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews Owning month-end close: journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reviews, and management accounts Analysing labour and machine efficiency within a manufacturing environment Managing intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and IFRS 16 leases Overseeing cash flow, working capital, treasury, and short-term forecasting Supporting audits, VAT, statutory reporting, and banking requirements Driving continuous improvement across finance and purchase-to-pay processes Systems & experience SAP experience is highly desirable Strong Excel skills Background in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or industrial environments preferred Leadership Line management of AP and AR teams Mentoring junior finance staff and apprentices Deputising for the senior finance lead when required About you Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Proven Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant experience Confident business partner with strong stakeholder engagement skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.

A notable accountancy firm, based within short distance of Newark-on-Trent, Grantham, Lincoln and Retford are seeking to hire a key Accountant job and open to applications anywhere from capable Practice Accountant through to Client Manager. The firm are seeking someone with high attention to detail, hiring anywhere up to a Client Manager level role and potentially a role blending accountancy work click apply for full job details

A growing accountancy practice based in Tiverton has a requirement for a Senior Accountant to join them taking on the hands on delivery and review of year end accounts, tax and wider all around service provision, working closely with the wider team and directors as a key addition within this successful chartered firm. Client Details Based in Tiverton the firm acts for very wide ranging clients across all a wide spectrum of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies across varied industry sectors, with wide ranging turnovers. You will be joining a highly regarded and long established and successful chartered firm within a supportive and team cultured environment. The firm provides flexible hours, hybrid working and competitive salaries and benefit packages. Description Joining this firm as a Senior Accountant you will bring your background as an all-rounder accounts, tax and wider service provision - accountancy practice professional to service sole traders, partnerships and limited company OMBs, SMEs with a hands-on approach, alongside managing the full delivery and building client relationships. Alongside being hands on with year-end accounts and tax preparation, compliance and delivery on this side you will help review, develop and support the wider team, as well as delivering added value, advisory and planning work to clients, building relationships. You will carve a career within this firm as key support to the firms managerial group and partners. Profile You may be qualified across any of AAT, ATT, ACA / ACCA etc, or have developed your career through experience only to date, with a career background within accounts/tax and all around, general accountancy practice service delivery to wide ranging sole trade, partnership and limited company clients, developed within an accountancy practice firm environment. You will have developed your career to around the Senior Accountant / Client Manager levels and be looking for a challenging new career opportunity. Job Offer Circa £35,000- £45,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

A growing and highly regarded professional services firm is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of its internal finance function during an exciting period of growth.There is the opportunity to work 2 to 3 days from home.This opportunity would suit a Practice Manager or Finance Manager from a professional services firm, or an accountant currently working in practice who is looking to move away from a client-facing role and into a commercially focused internal position. The role offers significant responsibility, strategic involvement in the business, and a clear pathway toward a future Director-level position for the right candidate.Working closely with the leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee the internal finance operations while supporting ongoing integration and operational improvements within the business.Key Responsibilities Managing internal bookkeeping and bank reconciliations Monitoring revenue, WIP and recovery performance Cash flow forecasting and debtor management Preparing monthly management accounts Financial forecasting and modelling Managing supplier payments and financial controls Supporting operational integration and process improvement initiatives Candidate Profile Experience within an accountancy practice or a finance role within professional services. Strong financial management skills Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail Confident communication skills and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

Audit Senior - £43,000 - £50,000 DOE. Audit Senior - Company Summary Join a highly successful independent firm of accountants based in Manchester, known for its commitment to fostering a people-first culture. Due to continued growth and success, including new client acquisitions, they are looking to strengthen their established audit division with an experienced Audit Senior. The firm prides themselves on a low staff turnover by encouraging continuous development. You will be working on a wide range of businesses, typically ranging from £20m to £50m, alongside some larger corporates. The firm is one of the few independent practices in the city with no intentions of joining a consolidator, offering a supportive working environment and dedication to client and staff success and wellbeing. Their company policy offers Hybrid working (3/2) and flexi-time , which is becoming harder to find in todays market. Audit Senior - Description As an Audit Senior, you will play a crucial role in the audit team, initially focusing predominantly on audits. Once settled, you will have the opportunity to manage a portfolio of accounts clients. They are looking for someone who is hands-on with clients and fieldwork, with experience managing a team on-site. Audit Senior - Responsibilities Lead and execute audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. Manage and mentor a team of audit professionals on-site. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Contribute to the continuous development and success of peers and juniors. Audit Senior - Benefits Competitive salary of £43k for newly qualified professionals, with increases dependent on post-qualification experience (PQE). 25 days holiday per year with the option to purchase more. Life cover and critical illness cover. Annual bonus Flexible working arrangements: work from home 2 days a week, with 3 days at clients or the office. Flexible day with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm, allowing for an early or late start. Audit Senior - Requirements Newly qualified ACA / ACCA with a strong background in audit. Experience managing a team on-site. Hands-on approach with clients and fieldwork. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me who is not already registered, as a thank you, you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specializes in permanent and contract practice assignments including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join a well-established company based in Bargoed Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Job Location: Bargoed - office based role They are a busy and growing accountancy practice looking for an experienced Accounts Senior / Client Manager to join our office-based team. This is a fast-paced role for an experienced, qualified professional who is confident managing a varied portfolio, building strong client relationships, and working accurately under pressure. The successful candidate will be comfortable handling complex client affairs, including group company structures , while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines in a busy practice environment. This is also an opportunity to play an important role in the continued development of the business. As well as managing client work, you will help shape, structure, and improve the practice , contributing ideas, supporting internal processes, and helping continually develop the business as we grow. Key responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors Preparing and/or reviewing year-end accounts Preparing and/or reviewing corporation tax returns Preparing and/or reviewing self-assessment tax returns Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring timely submissions Working with and advising on group company structures Liaising directly with clients and acting as a key point of contact Responding to client queries in a timely and professional manner Managing deadlines across multiple client assignments Identifying opportunities for additional services and contributing to business growth Supporting, training, and assisting junior team members in their development Reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team where required Helping to improve internal systems, processes, and ways of working Contributing to the ongoing structure and development of the practice Playing an active role in helping the firm continually grow and improve Supporting the wider team in a busy practice environment What we're looking for Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified Previous experience working in a UK accountancy practice Strong experience in accounts and tax compliance Experience dealing with group company structures Confident in a client-facing role Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Able to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, busy practice Strong communication skills and a professional manner A proactive mindset, with the confidence to contribute ideas and help improve the business Ability to work well within a team Preferred: Experience supporting or training junior staff Experience reviewing the work of junior team members Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar Commercial awareness and confidence identifying additional client needs An interest in helping shape systems, processes, and the future direction of the firm What they offer £35,000 - £40,000 salary Sales commission 35-hour working week 20 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Ongoing training and development A supportive team environment Opportunity to grow within a busy and ambitious practice A chance to make a genuine impact on the future development of the business If you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Job Title: Semi Senior Accountant Location: Tamworth Package: Up to 40k, 28 days holiday, study support, and more Working hours: Monday-Friday, 28.5 hours per week, flexi hours My client is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant. They are a practice dedicated to the growth of their employees alongside the success of their clients. The purpose of the job is to work closely with senior members and business owners in serving a diverse portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for providing high-level management accounting, assisting with accounts preparation, tax returns, VAT, and bookkeeping. If you are an Accountant with existing practice experience (or an industry professional with good tenure) looking to progress within a supportive and collaborative environment, this would be a great fit for you. Accountant Job Responsibilities Prepare year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies using client software and prime records. Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600s Prepare personal tax returns Work on account production and taxation (not essential) Payroll experience would be ideal Maintaining accurate working papers and files Strong management Accountant, confident in preparing actual vs budget/forecast Preparing a strong support commentary to the accounts whilst also working closely with client/owner/manager Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers Accountant Job Requirements Minimum of AAT level 4 or part qualified in ACA/ACCA Prior experience in a Practice however not essential if industry has good tenure Must live within commutable distance with Tamworth Excellent Communication, Organisation and Interpersonal Skills Accountant Salary & Benefits 34,000- 40,000 28 Days holiday including bank holidays, plus 3 days for Christmas shutdown Onsite parking Study Support Standard workplace pension and sick pay Excellent, collaborative working culture Clear Progression opportunities Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Your new company My client is a global legal practice with multiple office locations across the south of England. Renowned for their excellent level of service to their clients, they have been experiencing year-on-year growth. As such, a new opportunity has become available for a specialist in Trusts Tax to join their team at either a Senior Manager or Manager level. This role offers hybrid working and an excellent bonus structure. This opportunity would suit someone who has excellent people skills and who is looking to develop their career within a friendly collaborative team that is widely recognised for its expertise in this area. Your new role You will: Work closely with partners, associates and also members of our growing Trust team. Be exposed to a wide range of trust work, including charities, and sits within the Firm's market-leading Private Client division. Managing a complex portfolio of domestic trusts and trust structures for a very high and varied calibre of client. Deliver and implement complex trust and estate planning advice to mainly UK clients in relation to the tax and trust law positions for trusts under management. Proactively managing and building client relationships, acting as the first point of contact for trustees, beneficiaries, and intermediaries. Oversee the timely reporting of trusts for CRS, FATCA, ATED, and the Trust Registration Service Manage relationships between grant-making and applicant charities, dealing with prospective beneficiaries, drafting deeds and associated policies Oversee and contribute towards the timely preparation of annual trust accounts and tax returns, as well as the personal tax compliance for a number of UK and non-UK domiciliaries. Advising on the relevant annual exemptions and reliefs and calculating the associated tax liabilities. Calculate the Inheritance Tax liabilities for complex trust structures and oversee the preparation of the Inheritance Tax returns. Dealing with HM Revenue and Customs, as required Monitor the performance of trust investments by reviewing investment reports and activating investment reviews. Preparing/reviewing trustees' investment policy statements and ensuring the agreed investment policies are enforced and remain appropriate. Review and interpret trust deeds and related documentation with input from the wider team, as appropriate. Preparing legal documentation, such as trustee resolutions and deeds of appointment. You will have a lot of client contact and be expected to take part in client meetings and liaise independently with clients, beneficiaries, banks, investment managers and other professional advisers such as valuers and accountants. What you'll need to succeed You will have strong experience and technical knowledge of UK Trusts, with the ability to manage a portfolio of clients. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, being the main point of contact for your clients, providing advice when needed. Liaise and collaborate across the team, delivering a high level of service to clients. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience up to £90,000. There is an excellent bonus structure available. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office, part-time and flexible working options are available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV , or call me now on 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 hays.co.uk

Senior Finance Manager Location: Brentwood Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to circa £80,000 Reed Finance are partnering with our client who are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in our regional finance function. This position involves managing the finance personnel and function within the region, ensuring controlled finance processes and delivering accurate outputs in a timely manner. The Senior Finance Manager will be accountable for all aspects of the business unit's finance processes and will act as a business partner across disciplines, enhancing financial and business performance. Day-to-day of the role: Act as deputy to the Finance Director, engaging in business unit management team Board meetings. Manage a team of 5 finance staff, fostering a positive and engaging environment, ensuring robust and controlled processes. Oversee the consolidated monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely closure of all sub-ledgers and general ledgers. Manage the submission of actual and forecast data to Division and Group, ensuring the accuracy of all financial data. Prepare monthly management reports for the business unit, including variance analysis and operational insights. Conduct monthly reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and work in progress (WIP), ensuring all financial entries and forecasts are accurate and timely. Collaborate with various departments to resolve any financial discrepancies and enhance financial forecasting and planning. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in financial and management accounting. Practice background would be beneficial. Proven experience in staff management and development. Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. Previous experience in the housebuilding industry is highly beneficial. Excellent analytical skills and a process improvement mindset. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong leadership skills. Engaging and supportive work environment. If you have experience working in the housebuilding space, potentially from a practice background, apply now for more information.

Audit Senior/Assistant Manager - Top 50 Firm Milton Keynes £42,000 - £52,000 (DOE) Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a highly respected Top 50 firm of Chartered Accountants in their search for a talented Audit Senior/Assistant Manager to join their award-nominated Audit team in their new offices in Milton Keynes. This is an great opportunity for a qualified/nearly qualified professional who enjoys taking responsibility for leading audits and supervising junior members of the team. The role offers an approximate split of 80% audit and 20% accounts and tax, giving you a broad and varied workload. Key Responsibilities: Manage and deliver audits from planning through to completion (approx. 80% audit / 20% accounts). Planning, supervising and carrying out audits with turnovers up to £250 million, including specialist audits (e.g. charities, pensions, solicitors, schools, FSA) Supervise junior staff, providing technical guidance and on-the-job support. Prepare draft corporation tax computations and statutory accounts under FRS 102. Prepare consolidated accounts and assist with group reporting where required. Draft management recommendations following audit fieldwork. Review and finalise audit files within deadlines and budgets. Key Requirements: ACA / ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified) - Ideally first time passes Minimum 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice with strong audit exposure. Confident managing audits for clients with turnovers up to £250m. Proficiency in CCH, ProAudit, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and Alphatax (Desirable) Excellent communication skills, both with clients and team members. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure. What's on Offer: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Laptop and modern tech setup Structured career development and progression opportunities Supportive, award-nominated team culture This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive firm where your experience will be valued and your development actively supported - all while working with an impressive client base and enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Interested? If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - /d com Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded! Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Audit ManagerLocation: CardiffPosition: Full TimeSalary: up to £58k The Company Autograph Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, independent and growing accountancy practice based in Cardiff. Due to continued growth and an expanding client portfolio, the firm is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join their team. The practice works with clients across a broad range of sectors, including corporate businesses, SMEs and charities, delivering high-quality audit and advisory services. With modern open-plan offices and a collaborative culture, the firm prides itself on providing a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop, progress and build long-term careers. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA / ACCA Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant with strong audit experience to progress their career within a growing and forward-thinking firm. The role would suit: An experienced Audit Senior ready to step into a Manager position An existing Audit Manager looking for a fresh challenge in a progressive practice You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, including charity audits, and will have the opportunity to broaden your experience across audit, accounts preparation and advisory work. The firm offers clear opportunities for career development and progression as the business continues to grow. The Role Planning, leading and completing audit assignments in line with International Auditing Standards Managing a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors, including corporate entities and charities Acting as the main point of contact for clients and building strong professional relationships Overseeing statutory reporting and supporting accounts preparation where required Contributing to additional client projects such as forecasts, grant applications and financial due diligence Coaching, mentoring and supervising junior team members Working closely with Audit Partners and the wider team to ensure the highest professional standards are maintained The Ideal Candidate ACA / ACCA Qualified, or part-qualified with relevant practical experience (QBE also considered) Strong background in audit within an accountancy practice Experience managing audits and client relationships Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills Commercially minded with the ability to build long-term client relationships Proactive, approachable and collaborative Next Steps If this opportunity sounds of interest, please click Apply to submit your CV. For a confidential discussion, contact Clarissa Hough on or email . We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Description As part of the expansion of our Restructuring & Recovery (R&R) team in Belfast, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially aware Senior Manager / Associate Director to join our leading team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of R&R, supporting the delivery of complex restructuring and formal insolvency assignments while gaining exposure to high-profile clients and engagements. You will manage a portfolio of cases, including insolvencies, receiverships, and examinerships, and you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on optimal capital structures, debt refinancing, and formal restructuring processes. This position offers a strong opportunity for progression, including support towards obtaining an Insolvency Practitioner (IP) licence, as applicable. Key Delivery Responsibilities You will support the Head of R&R and Directors on restructuring and formal insolvency assignments. Case Management: Take responsibility for day-to-day delivery of insolvency and restructuring assignments from planning to execution, including administrations, liquidations (CVL and compulsory), receiverships, and bankruptcies. Strategic Planning: Develop and execute recovery strategies and implement solutions for underperforming businesses to determine the best outcome for stakeholders. Advisory: Advise clients on balance sheet restructuring, working capital issues, and debt refinancing. Prepare and review financial analysis, investigations, and statutory documentation. Stakeholder Management: Liaise with lenders, creditors, regulators and legal professionals. Operational Oversight & Team Management Oversee and provide direct supervision to junior team members, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to deadlines across multiple assignments simultaneously. Contribute to training and mentoring within the team. Guide junior team members and review their work to ensure effective case progression. Market & Business Development Support partners and directors in business development initiatives and pitching for new assignments. Build and maintain relationships within the local Belfast and wider UK markets and across Grant Thornton Advisors' international platform. Contribute to the firm's profile through participation in networking events and professional forums. Requirements Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification) or Insolvency Practitioner. 5+ years' experience in a professional services firm focusing on corporate recovery, restructuring and insolvency. Strong technical knowledge of formal restructuring processes, UK Insolvency Act and Companies Act frameworks. Experience managing cases from initiation through to progression stages. Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and high-level IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Driven, with an ability to work on your own initiative, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational and project management skills with experience engaging with creditors, lenders and management teams. Our Benefits Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package. Hays Client provides equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) are at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves, and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm's best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Reward And Benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout-Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. 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

Job Title: Accounts Manager Salary: £70,000 negotiable Location: London - West End Our client is seeking an experienced accounts manager to take ownership of the firm's finance function. This is a hands-on role within a busy practice, requiring a strong understanding of legal finance and solicitors accounts rules. Working closely with partners and senior stakeholder, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts team, while maintaining full regulatory compliance and reporting. This position would suit an experienced legal accounts professional who is confident operating in a standalone and supervisory capacity and enjoys a varied role within a collaborative environment. A selection of key responsibilities: • Overseeing day-to-day legal cashiering, including payments, receipts, transfers, billing, and reconciliations. • Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting budgeting and financial reporting. • Ensuring ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, including client account management and reconciliations. • Managing audit preparation, including the SRA Accountant's Report, and liaising with external accountants. • Supporting compliance and risk processes, including AML awareness and reporting of any issues. • Maintaining and improving finance systems, processes, and data integrity. • Supervising junior accounts staff. It is essential that you have previous experience within another law firm in a senior accounts position and possess strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules. You will have proven experience in legal cashiering, bookkeeping, and management accounts, along with exposure to audit processes. Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Experience with legal accounting systems is advantageous, and an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) would be beneficial. You will be a reliable and detail-driven professional with a proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A high level of integrity and discretion is essential, along with the confidence to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and colleagues across the firm. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.