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Finance Manager - Newly Created Leadership Role This newly created Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.

Finance Manager / Commercial Finance Business Partner Healthcare Supply & Distribution Sector Leeds £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + bonus + benefits Hybrid 4-5 days on site An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Finance Manager / Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a growing healthcare organisation that supports GP practices and primary care providers across the UK. This is a newly created role within an expanding Primary Care division, offering the chance to operate at the centre of a dynamic business supplying medical products, equipment and operational support services to healthcare providers nationwide. The organisation forms part of a wider healthcare group and is entering a new phase of development as it continues to scale its services across the UK primary care market. As a result, the business is strengthening its finance capability to support better commercial decision making, improve financial visibility and ensure the organisation continues to grow profitably. This position offers significantly more scope than a traditional reporting finance role. The Finance Manager will work closely with divisional leadership to provide meaningful financial insight across a multi-product, multi-service commercial environment where revenue is generated through a combination of product distribution, equipment supply, service partnerships and operational support for healthcare providers. The Business The organisation specialises in supporting general practice and primary care organisations, working with GP surgeries, primary care networks and other healthcare providers across the UK. Its business model is centred around simplifying procurement and operational challenges for healthcare providers. In practical terms, the organisation supplies everything required for a GP practice to operate effectively, ranging from medical consumables and pharmaceutical products to diagnostic equipment and operational supplies. In addition to traditional healthcare product distribution, the business has developed a broader service offering that may include: diagnostic equipment supply and installation equipment servicing and calibration partnerships operational support services for GP practices procurement optimisation and supply consolidation This hybrid model creates a diverse commercial environment where revenue streams include product sales, service partnerships and project-based work. As the organisation continues to grow, financial insight into these revenue streams will become increasingly important. The Opportunity The Finance Manager will play a key role in strengthening the finance function and supporting the continued growth of the Primary Care division. Working closely with the Primary Care Director and Group CFO, the successful candidate will act as a commercial finance partner to the leadership team, helping translate financial data into meaningful insight that supports operational and strategic decisions. The role combines traditional management accounting responsibilities with a strong emphasis on commercial finance, business partnering and performance analysis. The successful candidate will support financial reporting, forecasting and planning across the division while also helping the leadership team understand profitability across products, services and customer segments. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and wants to contribute directly to the commercial success of a growing business. The Finance Manager will support both the financial performance and strategic development of the Primary Care division. Responsibilities will include preparing and presenting monthly financial performance reports, producing detailed management accounts and providing clear analysis of variances against budgets and forecasts. Working closely with divisional leadership, the role will also involve providing financial insight into commercial performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes and helping the business understand profitability across product categories, service offerings and customer segments. The position will also play a key role in strengthening financial reporting processes, improving forecasting capability and developing meaningful management information that enables better decision making across the organisation. In addition, the Finance Manager will support the development of the internal finance function, working with the existing finance team to ensure accurate financial control while introducing stronger commercial insight into the business. The business is currently implementing a new ERP system which will go live later this year. The Finance Manager will be closely involved in supporting the accounting and reporting elements of this implementation, ensuring that financial processes, reporting structures and system outputs support the needs of the leadership team. This presents an opportunity to contribute to the development of financial systems and processes that will support the organisation's continued growth. Candidate Profile This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant who enjoys operating within a commercial environment and working closely with operational stakeholders. Applicants should be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent) and comfortable working in a finance role that combines management accounting, financial analysis and commercial business partnering. Candidates may currently hold a Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner or Senior Management Accountant title and be seeking an opportunity to broaden their commercial exposure within a growing business. Experience gained within sectors such as healthcare supply, medical consumables, pharmaceutical distribution, medical devices, healthcare logistics or other B2B distribution environments would be advantageous, although candidates from other product and service-based commercial businesses may also find their experience highly transferable. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial data into practical business insight. The confidence to challenge and influence non-finance stakeholders are also essential.

Opportunity to establish yourself as Finance Manager for a division of a newly acquired business, taking ownership of reporting, HMRC compliance and acting as a key member of the on site senior leadership team.Following its recent acquisition by a larger, well funded group, the business continues to trade as a distinct brand while benefiting from increaseed investment, infrastructure and strategic support. This creates a stable platform with strong growth potential. This role sits as the senior finance lead on site, responsible for the daily running of the finance function for the division. You will report into group finance while partnering closely with operational leadership locally, playing a key role in both financial control and commercial decision-making. Key responsibilities: Full ownership of monthly management accounts production for the division Ensuring accurate and timely HMRC compliance including VAT and statutory submissions Supporting budgeting, forecasting and analysis Providing commercial insight to operational stakeholders on site Maintaining and improving financial controls and processes Overseeing transactional finance and ensure ledger accuracy Supporting integration into group systems, processes and reporting frameworks Liaising with auditors, tax advisers and external stakeholders as required Candidate profile: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or strong QBE with relevant experience Experience of producing full management accounts and managing compliance obligations Ability to operate independently while engaging with group Confident communicator, able to influence non-finance stakeholders Comfortable working in a changing environment following acquisition Proactive and hands-on approach Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 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 our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

CompanyA fast growing, international FMCG business is seeking a Commercial Analyst/Finance Business Partner to support its continued expansion. The organisation is well known for its high quality branded products and customer centric approach.This role will play a key part in driving commercial performance, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to provide insight, support strategic decision making, and enhance profitability in a dynamic, fast paced environment.Key Responsibilities Provide commercial insight and decision support to senior leaders and crossfunctional teams, enabling informed choices on investments, pricing, and operations Develop and maintain standard costing models, leading BOM based costings for new product launches and initiatives, while evaluating commercial viability, margin sustainability, and exposure to commodity fluctuations Produce monthly management accounts and Board reports, translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, delivering all financial plans aligned with business strategy Design and manage financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate performance, identify risks, and uncover opportunities using KPIs, sales, margin, and cost driver analysis Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to embed financial thinking and drive commercially focused outcomes Key Skills preferred Newly qualified or latter stages Part Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or consumer goods environments is highly advantageous Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly Proactive, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving business environment If you are a newly qualified accountant looking to step into a highly commercial role within a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.Please apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

My client is a manufacturing company based in Tameside. Due to the current incumbent leaving the business they are recruiting this role on a permanent basis into their finance function. Having worked with this organisation previously I can confidently say it is an excellent place to work and offers a wide remit that will aid in your development and progression. As a Management Accountant you will be responsible for producing the monthly management accounts, providing commentary on performance as well as variance analysis, leading on the audit, VAT reporting, completing budgeting and forecasting and also business partnering with various key stakeholders across the business to help improve performance and profitability. This role will suit a part or newly qualified accountant who has experience in a Management Accountant capacity and is looking to continue this whilst increasing the scope and remit of their role to include some commercial aspects of finance. The salary is paying up to £55,000 dependant on qualification and experience, hybrid working is available with this role.

Financial Controller - FinTech - London / Hybrid - £65k-£80k (DoE) This is the perfect opportunity for a qualified Accountant , with relevant industry experience, to join an immediately successful fintech startup based in London as their Financial Controller. This is a newly created, standalone role that will allow you to delve deep into the business, helping to forge rapid and long-lasting business success. With the opportunity to personally grow in the role and within the company, this is a genuinely incredible opportunity for a business savvy, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial Financial Controller with the tenacity and drive to work hard and reap the rewards. Key responsibilities as the Financial Controller will include: Standalone, ownership of the financial function with outsourced accountancy support Managing, building and developing the financial processes and operations for the business Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Undertaking complex cash-flow forecasting Analysing siloed and unstructured financial data Managing tax compliance processes including preparing and filing Corporation Tax, VAT and Income Tax returns Completing month-end reconciliations Calculating accruals and prepayments Providing senior leadership with data, insights and accurate reports for use in-house and for investor reporting Extensive stakeholder liaison Liaising with external accountants Supporting senior management with ad hoc projects And more. What we're looking for: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or similar) - 3+ years experience in a similar role Industry experience, rather than accountancy practice (unless supporting rapid-growth startups) Startup / Fintech experience is highly desirable Experienced in complex cashflow management and forecasting Ability to work with siloed and unstructured data In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting Ability to build and/or improve finance functions, processes and controls to support scalability in a rapid-growth environment Knowledge and understanding of governance and compliance in regulated environments Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication skills and the ability to forge strong business relationships at all levels Stakeholder liaison experience Strong business acumen and commercial awareness Thrives in a fast-paced, rapid-growth and environment Highly ambitious, driven and focused Resilient, tenacious and entrepreneurial spirit IT literate with strong MS Office and proficiency with finance software Interested in this fantastic Financial Controller opportunity in FinTech? If this role is of interest and you have the skills, experience and qualifications we're looking for, then we want to hear from you! Please ensure your CV showcases your capabilities and submit it as soon as possible, quoting 'AE - Financial Controller - FinTech'

Growing group of companies within the engineering sector currently require a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified senior finance business partner to join their accounts function in their newly acquired York offices. The business operates throughout the UK and Europe and has recently acquired external investment to help continue its ambitious growth plans. Working closely with the Finance Director and Sales Director, your position will play a pivotal role in building increased awareness of finance positions within non-finance areas. Initial duties will include: Overview of the monthly management accounts analysing and commenting on trends. Liaising with senior stakeholderss across the group presenting current budget positions. Providing meaningful narrative to support key decisions around future growth of the business. Assess and support current account production processes highlighting ways to improve commercial awareness of the accounts across the business. Provide key reports to external investors. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below experience/qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Previous experience within a Finance Business Partnering/Senior Commercial Accountant position. Proven track record of senior stake holder management across finance and none finance areas. The company offers: Generous starting salary Flexible working hours Private health care upon completion of probation 25 days holiday rising 1 per day for each year of service As the company continues to develop you will have the opportunity to gain wider commercial experience within the business. This would be an ideal role for any commercially minded management accountant/finance manager looking to gain that wider experience as they develop towards Financial Controller and beyond. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. 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 seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Your new company A high growth, private, design services business with projects all over the world. The company specialises in working with ultra-high end/prestigious design projects and has a very well-respected brand name in the design/construction/services sector. Your new role Working as part of a team of 12, this role reports to the Financial Controller and manages a small team of qualified and non-qualified professionals.Duties Leading the statutory process for the group entities. Managing management accountant and project accountants Working alongside FP&A Manager to ensure team is working commercially and business partnering Working with the FC to create a first-class reporting team in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant with experience leading statutory processes and managing teams. This is a newly created role formed through growth so would be amazing opportunity with someone ambitious around the 5 years PQE mark. What you'll get in return You will get to work with a fantastic business with a great culture. Since last year they are now is a significant growth phase, so newly created roles like this have a great opportunity to grow. They have a competitive pay structure, regular reviews, strong and consistent bonus and hybrid model. 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 hays.co.uk

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make your mark? Reed Finance are partnered with an innovative organisation in Oxford to recruit a new Deputy Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This newly created position offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, variety, visibility, and progression, all within a friendly and collaborative environment where your ideas will be welcomed. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, working across multiple entities, and getting involved in everything from month end to strategic project work. This role has been created to take ownership of key operational finance activity and act as a bridge between the transactional Finance team and Financial Controller. You will play a central role across financial reporting, management accounts, controls, and project work. It is a great time to join this business as structures are evolving, processes are being improved, and you will have the chance to help shape the future of the finance function. Core responsibilities Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts across multiple entities Supporting year end, audits, statutory reporting, and tax packs Reviewing and improving balance sheet reconciliations Providing oversight on cashbooks, banking, and cashflow reporting Acting as a key quality assurance point for the team Supporting group consolidations and multi entity accounting Liaising with auditors and external advisors Helping to streamline processes and introduce better controls Supporting system improvements and upgrades Acting as deputy to the Finance Controller on technical matters Essentials: Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) ideally newly qualified with strong management accounting experience Experience in multi entity or Group environment Advanced Excel skills A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable style This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, sociable team environment with ample room to grow. Salary offered is £55-62k with good benefits, free parking, wellbeing and social events.

We are delighted to be supporting our client, a rapidly growing and forward-thinking organisation, in their search for a commercially-minded Finance Business Partner. This is a newly created role that will work closely with sales, operations and senior leadership teams to drive performance, enhance profitability, and shape strategic decision-making across the business. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact and play a key role in helping a business achieve its ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic next step. Key Responsibilities You will work with stakeholders at all levels, translating financial data into meaningful insights and driving accountability throughout the business. Lead performance management across sales and operations. Deliver monthly reporting covering financial results and KPIs. Embed strong processes for revenue reporting, billing and pricing. Strengthen cost control and margin management. Conduct investment appraisals for capex and leasing decisions. Support project teams to ensure planned benefits are delivered and captured. Drive regular forecasting and support the annual budget cycle. Provide robust financial input into investment business cases across the organisation. The Ideal Candidate Fully qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Minimum 5 years' experience across finance, including strong FP&A capability and hands-on Finance Business Partnering. Confident working with data models and turning complex analysis into clear guidance. A results-driven mindset with a passion for data-led decision making. Strong communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing non-finance stakeholders. Resilience, positive energy and the ability to challenge constructively. A collaborative team player who can build excellent relationships across the organisation. Get in touch today to find out more!

Your new company A global battery project developer which has grown significantly in the last 10 years, targeting markets in multiple geographies. A modern culture capitalising on the long-term green transition. The company has gone from strength to strength in the last few years and should be referred to as a scale up despite their significant portfolio as they plan for further development. They specialise in energy infrastructure, so super relevant to global economic demand, and they have an interest in a variety of technologies. Your new role Reporting to the CFO, this is a newly created role following a period of significant growth and investment. The focus is to drive commercial awareness in the business, own global budgets and the financial strategic goals of the company. You will have a dotted line to the head of investment/strategy and regular involvement with the investment team.Key responsibilities: Lead business planning and analysis for global group Own ten-year financial plan Supervise and build a global team, 3 senior direct reporters Working closely with operations & C-suite to assess commercial strategies Develop and implement robust processes What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant from a large or high growth company background where you have experience of structured FP&A processes. A demonstrable experience of implementing robust commercial processes will be key, as well as staff management. Experience working with strategic and investment teams, specifically with regard to project finance or infrastructure or construction projects, will be highly desirable. What you'll get in return You will get to be part of the global scale at a very important time in the businesses story. The growth of the business will be around its senior hires, so each role will develop and evolve with the business. The successful candidate will have an important voice in this next step of strategic evolution. This will be a great role for an experienced professional who wants to be back on a career ladder. 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 on 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

Location: Pontrilas, Hereford (Contract: Full-time, office-based Salary: Competitive Driving Licence: Required An opportunity has arisen for a qualified or newly qualified Accountant (minimum 12 months PQE) to join my clients Head Office finance team based in Pontrilas. Reporting to the Finance Director and Group Financial Controller, this role will take responsibility for preparing and overseeing financial management information for one of their recent acquisitions. This position requires strong technical ability, accuracy, and confidence working in a fast-paced environment. Regular communication with site teams and senior stakeholders is essential. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of the Management Accounts function, including monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and variance analysis Completion of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations Preparation of the monthly reporting pack for Board presentation VAT Returns, turnover reconciliations and support for year-end audit Assistance with the annual budget process Liaison with the transactional team to ensure timely month-end ledger closure Daily cash reconciliations and monthly forecasting Review of weekly payroll processing Development and improvement of internal management information Ad-hoc tasks as required by the Finance Director or Financial Controller Candidate Requirements Qualified or newly qualified Accountant with 12+ months PQE Strong Excel capability and analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines High level of accuracy and attention to detail Previous experience in a similar Management Accounting role Full UK driving licence (weekly travel required) How to Apply Please submit your application via Indeed.All applications will be handled in strict confidence. 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 hays.co.uk

Your new company You'll be joining a forward thinking, international organisation with a strong focus on innovation, technology and continuous improvement. The finance team is collaborative, commercially minded and plays a key role in shaping how the group operates. Your new role As Group Finance Manager, you will take ownership of management accounting for the Group Services entity. This is a broad and influential role that blends technical accounting, transfer pricing, business partnering and statutory reporting. The role includes: Manage monthly income and cost accounting across a large international footprint. Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and deliver monthly reporting. Partner with stakeholders to explain variances and improve processes. Build scalable transfer-pricing processes and support internal and external audits. Maintain and enhance the Group IT recharge model. Deliver accurate quarterly recharges and pass through cost accounting. Own balance sheet controls for the Group Services entity. Lead relevant areas of group and local audits. Support statutory accounts preparation and tax related disclosures. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a technically strong accountant that is qualified in either ACA, ACCA or CIMA. This could suit someone that has worked in practice and industry, potentially as a second-time mover, or someone that is used to working in a group structure. You should have good communication skills with the ability to partner with various stakeholders across the organisation. What you'll get in return You only need to be in the office 1-2 days per week, with the rest being hybrid working. They are plenty of opportunities to progress in this newly created role but also across the wider group. In addition, there is a bonus scheme and good additional benefits. 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 hays.co.uk

Are you a fully ACCA or ACA Qualified Accounts Senior, Outsourcing Senior or Business Services Senior, either recently qualified or with some PQE, looking to upgrade to a modern and entrepreneurial Top 20 Accountancy practice firm based in an easily accessible location in the City (Zone 1 Central London)? Are you looking for a role which is mixed 50% Management Accounts, 30% Statutory Accounts, 10% VAT returns and 10% Corporation Tax Returns? Are you looking to gain exposure to a wide range of clients from different sectors, including Property, Financial Services, Technology, Media, Entertainment, Retail, Renewable Energy and other interesting sectors, split between growing SME's to large listed international groups? If so, this large and well established accountancy practice is looking to recruit a fully ACCA or ACA Qualified Accounts Senior, Business Services Senior or Outsourcing & Accounts Senior due to impressive growth over the last few years. Your role will be varied and will include preparing monthly and quarterly Management Accounts, FRS 102 Statutory Accounts from start to finish, VAT returns and basic Corporation Tax returns. You will also get the chance to work on other areas of accountancy and many one off advisory based projects. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. You will work in a newly created role that will provide you with many growth opportunities in the future including the chance to be promoted to Manager grade in a short space of time. The firm offer hybrid working and you will work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home as well as flexible working hours. To be considered for this newly created role (March 2026) you will be a fully ACA or ACCA Qualified Statutory Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant or Business Services Senior, either newly qualified or up to one years of post-qualified experience. You will currently be working for a UK based practice firm of any size, with experience of the above duties, particularly preparing management accounts and ideally statutory accounts from start to finish. You will probably be working in a small or medium size firm in a mixed general practice role and be looking to upgrade to a better quality and larger firm with better support, training and structures in place as well as work with more interesting and high profile clients for you to work on. This growing Top 20 accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. The firm has a real family feel, with a very low staff turnover and staff always have successful long term careers at the firm. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of clients from a wide range of industries. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from other accountancy firms and international competitors. Overall this is a unique opportunity for a Qualified Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior or Business Services Senior from a practice background to join a good quality, modern and growing accountancy firm based in a Central London location and carry out a high profile accounts & advisory based role with great support and genuine career progression on offer.

Your new company Assistant Manager / Newly Minted Manager - Advisory-Led Practice (4-Day Week!) If you're an ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant who loves the advisory side of practice just as much as the numbers, this one is genuinely special.I'm supporting a modern, forward-thinking accountancy firm with multiple offices and a refreshingly human culture. Think relaxed, collaborative, tech-positive, and big on empowering people to bring their personality to work. Oh - and they operate a 4-day / 30-hour week as standard. Yes, really. Your new role You'll join their management team working with entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses. Your day-to-day will include reviewing accounts and tax work, improving processes, shaping financial and tax planning conversations, and giving clients clear, accessible insight that actually helps them run their business better. You'll also get involved in onboarding new clients, due diligence, and shaping business plans - genuinely varied, genuinely developmental. What you'll need to succeed You're ACA/ACCA qualified with around three years' practice experience, comfortable producing and reviewing statutory and management accounts, and keen to grow into a well-rounded business advisor. You enjoy building relationships and translating numbers into something clients can actually use. What you'll get in return A supportive environment, bigger and more complex clients, future management opportunities, and a benefits package that genuinely values work-life balance: 4-day / 30-hour week Great holiday allowance Free parking A team who are friendly, down-to-earth, and invested in your development 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 on 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 Manager - Corporate Tax (Hybrid) Option to work in any of their Central London, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire offices. Salary Up to £95,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. ACA or CTA qualified (ACCA considered) Are you a Senior Corporate Tax Manager looking for a new challenge or, a Corporate Tax Manager ready for the next stage of your career? If so, then this exciting opportunity is not to be missed. We are working exclusively with a growing and ambitious firm of independent Chartered Accountants who are looking for an experienced Corporate Tax - Senior Manager to step into this newly created role. The firm offers meaningful career progression, genuine flexibility around working patterns and location, and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of our tax advisory services. The role The Corporate Tax - Senior Manager will help grow and deliver high-quality advisory work within our expanding corporate tax team. You will be based in either our Central London, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire offices, with some work likely across all three offices. You will engage directly with a wide range of clients, from fast-growth businesses to established international groups. The role is primarily advisory and project-focused, with direct client contact and significant exposure to complex and interesting work. Key responsibilities and skills Advisory & Project Work As Corporate Tax - Senior Manager, you will lead and deliver a broad range of corporate tax advisory projects, including: • Corporate reconstructions, demergers and group reorganisations • EMI share schemes and wider employee incentive planning • EIS and SEIS structuring and applications • Transaction tax support, including due diligence and SPA review • Shareholder tax advice on exit/sale • International tax matters and cross-border structuring Compliance + Advisory Assignments You may also oversee assignments such as: • Corporate Interest Restriction • R&D claims • Capital allowances planning Client Relationship Management • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships • Deliver clear, commercial tax advice • Identify additional opportunities to support clients Business Development & Network Engagement • Support partners/directors in client meetings and BD activities • Attend Praxity conferences to develop international relationships and support cross-border projects • Contribute to the marketing of the tax service line, including events and seminars Team Leadership • Supervise, coach, and develop team members • Mentor junior professionals and support their technical development • Review complex corporation tax returns (as required, though not the core focus) The candidate We are looking for a confident, proactive Corporate Tax Manager who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys a variety of advisory work. You should be comfortable working autonomously, interacting directly with clients, and taking ownership of projects. Experience in every area listed above is not essential, we welcome strong corporate tax advisers who are eager to expand their skill set. You may be based in our Central London office, Buckinghamshire office, Oxfordshire office or, across all locations. Our benefits • Competitive salary and benefits package • 28 days plus bank holidays (or pro rata equivalent) • Purchase up to 5 additional days holiday (or pro rata equivalent) • Hybrid working (2 days WFH) and flexibility around working patterns • Private Health Insurance • Private Medical Insurance • Extra one day holiday awarded after 5 years, 8 years and 10 years • Employee assistance programme (EAP) for counselling services, legal and medical support • Death in Service 4x base salary (after probation) • Medicash Health Plan • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave • Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme • Paid car parking All employees are entitled to claim car parking expenses for parking charges. Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits • Employee Referral Scheme • One Volunteer Day annually • Flu voucher / Eye Care voucher • Personal financial advice annually from external financial advisor • Monthly in-house massage sessions

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & successful family-owned FMCG business to recruit a dynamic & hands-on Financial Accountant. Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take on a varied & hands-on role supporting financial controls, reporting, compliance, along with acting as a team leader to finance team members. You will play a lead role in year-end accounts preparation & annual audit queries. Ideally suited to a newly qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA accountant, finalists or part-qualified finance professionals with relevant experience will be considered. Open to accounting professionals from both industry & accountancy practice. Your new role Your key duties will involve balance sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting including PSA, P11D's, along with fixed asset accounting, maintenance & reporting. Month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, with related reconciliations. Year-end accounts preparation & annual audit queries, producing financial analysis & management reports. You will complete national statistics office forms & assist in the implementation of new accounting rules/processes. You will act as a team leader to the Assistant Accountants & Purchase Ledger Officer, mentoring/developing when required with the support of the Financial Controller. You will be involved in ad-hoc projects & duties for Senior Management as the business continues to grow. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied Financial Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Ideally, you will be qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA, part-qualified or finalists will be considered. Excellent MS Excel skills, trained in a range of financial systems, with a proactive & hands-on working approach. You will have strong communication skills to build both internal/external relationships at all levels, used to managing workloads to meet deadlines, and a key problem solver. You will have broad accounting knowledge including financial accounting processes, month-end, through to oversight of treasury/ledger processes. You will be used to working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, with an interest in supporting the development of other finance team members. Experience with Sage 200 & the FMCG sector, would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Financial Accountant position offers a salary up to £46,500 per annum, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Full-time role 37.5 hours per week, with parking provided on-site, generous pension scheme of up to 7 % employer contribution, health cash plan, group life insurance/private medical after length of service, along with development opportunities if wanted. A great opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied role, where they can really make an impact within an established & successful FMCG group. 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 hays.co.uk

Your new company You will work for a business in the tech space that has a global workforce and keep one of the world's most exclusive industries moving. Your new role In this job, you will support a global client base and go beyond traditional reporting-partnering with stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely financial information, drive performance, and support informed decision-making. This client is looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative, people-focused approach, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence across all teams. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you will ideally be newly qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA and bring a strong foundation in accounting principles alongside a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You will be comfortable working with complex data, meeting deadlines, and translating financial information into clear, meaningful insights for a range of stakeholders. Just as importantly, you're a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment-adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning. Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in building relationships across a global, diverse workforce will set you apart. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a salary of up to £50,000 dependent on experience, as well as above-average holidays and a host of other benefits. The business offers a supportive and collaborative environment where your development is genuinely valued. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career within a global, evolving business, gaining exposure to a unique industry and diverse client base. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll be part of a culture that champions wellbeing, continuous learning, and innovation-empowering you to make a meaningful impact while building your expertise. 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 hays.co.uk

Audit and Accounts Senior/Semi-senior Overview £34-42k per annum - negotiable, dependent on experience Based in Guildford, Surrey Permanent, full-time role Join a growing two partner two branch Surrey Chartered Accountancy firm focused on providing a wide range of top-quality client services and offering genuine employee progression. My Client is recruiting for a part-qualified or qualified Audit and Accounts Senior/Semi-Senior to support the Audit and Accounts Managers and Supervisors at a progressive and friendly practice. Our firm has expanded its office space to accommodate its growth and are seeking an early career part-qualified or qualified accountant (either ICAEW or ACCA), with good all-round accountancy skills to grow within the organisation and learn on the job. Candidate Requirements: ACCA/ICAEW newly qualified or part qualified 1 - 3 years' in-practice experience Familiar with financial reporting standards Experience of statutory audit Some experience of statutory tax Management Accounting & VAT reporting experience Experience of Bookkeeping The Ideal Candidate: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good attention to detail A strong interest in owner-managed businesses and general commercial awareness The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively Strong interpersonal skills Enthusiastic with a positive attitude Courteous and professional The Workplace: My Client is a well-established firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. Their approach to growing the team goes beyond looking at CVs and examination history as they know that personality, enthusiasm, common-sense and a good work ethic make for the right hire. Because of this, employees enjoy an office environment which is as sociable as it is professional at the same time. The Role: In this role, you will assist the managers, supervisors and directors in work on statutory audits, statutory accounts preparation and management accounts services, as well as to manage and work with junior staff members. As the Audit/Accounts Senior/Semi-senior your day-to-day will include: Planning and delivery of both audit and accounts assignments Carrying out assignments in conjunction with the client manager's or partners' instructions. Supervising junior staff during the accounts processes and reviewing their work Delivering the working schedules to the assignment manager or partner in a timely manner Managing client communication in effective manner Proactive monitoring of your chargeability and your assignment budgets Coaching other staff for improved performance and technical development Drafting statutory accounts Drafting corporation tax computations Preparing and submitting VAT returns Preparation of management accounts Some bookkeeping tasks where required What you bring to the table As well as the usual experience and qualifications, you bring personality, enthusiasm, common-sense and a good work ethic. Proven experience of OMB/SME private company statutory accounts preparation Knowledge of and experience with current accounting standards and approaches Prior experience of statutory company accounts preparation under UK GAAP / FRS 102, and also friendly societies, charities and LLPs Knowledge of IFRS would be useful, but is not essential Experience of using accounting software such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks Some experience of accounting practice software such as IRIS would be useful but not essential Experience with working in teams on-site and in the office Experience of preparing budgets and monitoring actual time against budget