Management Accountant - Witney - Upto £50,000 Role:Management Accountant (Property Sector) Location: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £50,000 Hays has partnered with a long-established, privately-owned property group based in Oxfordshire who are seeking a Management Accountant with strong property sector experience to join its central finance team. This is a newly created role, the incoming Management Accountant will play a key role in modernising financial processes and uncovering missed revenue opportunities-particularly around service charges. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities Annual budgeting and forecasting Commercial property invoicing Service charge accounts and budget preparation Financial support for both commercial and residential property teams Ideal Candidate: Solid experience in property finance-this is essential Comfortable working across multiple companies and stakeholders Proactive in identifying income opportunities and improving processes Bonus: Experience with finance software implementation-our current system is due for an upgrade What's On Offer: A stable, well-established business with a modernising mindset A collaborative team environment with direct access to leadership The chance to shape and improve financial operations across a varied portfolio #
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Management Accountant - Witney - Upto £50,000 Role:Management Accountant (Property Sector) Location: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £50,000 Hays has partnered with a long-established, privately-owned property group based in Oxfordshire who are seeking a Management Accountant with strong property sector experience to join its central finance team. This is a newly created role, the incoming Management Accountant will play a key role in modernising financial processes and uncovering missed revenue opportunities-particularly around service charges. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities Annual budgeting and forecasting Commercial property invoicing Service charge accounts and budget preparation Financial support for both commercial and residential property teams Ideal Candidate: Solid experience in property finance-this is essential Comfortable working across multiple companies and stakeholders Proactive in identifying income opportunities and improving processes Bonus: Experience with finance software implementation-our current system is due for an upgrade What's On Offer: A stable, well-established business with a modernising mindset A collaborative team environment with direct access to leadership The chance to shape and improve financial operations across a varied portfolio #
One of our clients are now looking to recruit for a Management Accountant to join their team at their Alderley Edge head office. The Role Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis, in line with FRS 102 on a timely basis Monitor property-level performance, including rental income, service charge, operating costs, and capital expenditure. Maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records. Full reconciliation of bank accounts across your allocated entities, ensuring accurate cash and net debt reporting. Preparation of monthly cash flow statements and maintaining forecasts. Preparation of annual budgeting and reforecasting processes across the UK Commercial division. Provide challenge to leasing surveyors, property surveyors and property management teams to optimise commercial property performance, ensure accuracy in budgeting / forecasting and provide financial insight. Production of annual packs to support in the preparation of statutory accounts and audit files under FRS 102. Review and streamline financial processes, ensuring strong internal controls. Monitor construction and maintenance projects to ensure timely billing, credit control and ledger maintenance of construction arm. The Person Part Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by experience Minimum 4 years management accounting experience preferably within real estate, property management, construction or related sectors. Good knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP reporting requirements. Familiarity with service charge accounting (desirable). Proficient in Excel. Familiarity with construction accounting advantageous. Experience with Qube and COINS advantageous. Skills & Attributes Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. Good communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Proactive and commercially minded, with an interest in the property and construction sector. Team player with the ability to work independently when required. Benefits Competitive salary on offer and is dependent on experience. Plus fantastic company benefits including ongoing development and support, free onsite parking, ample holiday allowance, Christmas shut down, generous company pension, death in service, sickness scheme and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you will be valued from day one; the staff turnover is extremely low and many who work within the business have been working there for over a decade. Due to the company location, having access to your own transport is essential.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
One of our clients are now looking to recruit for a Management Accountant to join their team at their Alderley Edge head office. The Role Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis, in line with FRS 102 on a timely basis Monitor property-level performance, including rental income, service charge, operating costs, and capital expenditure. Maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records. Full reconciliation of bank accounts across your allocated entities, ensuring accurate cash and net debt reporting. Preparation of monthly cash flow statements and maintaining forecasts. Preparation of annual budgeting and reforecasting processes across the UK Commercial division. Provide challenge to leasing surveyors, property surveyors and property management teams to optimise commercial property performance, ensure accuracy in budgeting / forecasting and provide financial insight. Production of annual packs to support in the preparation of statutory accounts and audit files under FRS 102. Review and streamline financial processes, ensuring strong internal controls. Monitor construction and maintenance projects to ensure timely billing, credit control and ledger maintenance of construction arm. The Person Part Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by experience Minimum 4 years management accounting experience preferably within real estate, property management, construction or related sectors. Good knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP reporting requirements. Familiarity with service charge accounting (desirable). Proficient in Excel. Familiarity with construction accounting advantageous. Experience with Qube and COINS advantageous. Skills & Attributes Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. Good communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Proactive and commercially minded, with an interest in the property and construction sector. Team player with the ability to work independently when required. Benefits Competitive salary on offer and is dependent on experience. Plus fantastic company benefits including ongoing development and support, free onsite parking, ample holiday allowance, Christmas shut down, generous company pension, death in service, sickness scheme and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you will be valued from day one; the staff turnover is extremely low and many who work within the business have been working there for over a decade. Due to the company location, having access to your own transport is essential.
A wonderful opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a small and rapidly growing international architecture practice based in London. This is a newly created, full-time position offering the opportunity to take ownership of all financial operations working closely with external accountants, to support and make a meaningful impact within this dynamic and creative environment. This is an office-based role, located near Willesden Junction, with onsite parking available. Benefits include a Discretionary yearly bonus, 3 days extra annual leave between Christmas and New year, Social events The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong financial management experience, ideally coming from the architecture and design industry. The company is looking for proven broad-ranging experience, including project accounting, use of a variety of finance applications, particularly SAGE 50. Someone who is a clear communicator who can clearly explain financial matters to non-financial managers. You will need to be highly organised with a keen eye for detail, have strong initiative and be a self-starter. Accounting qualifications (AAT or ACCA or CIMA) as well as advanced excel skills are essential. As Finance Manager, you will report directly to the Principal responsibilities are varied and include: • Establishing budgets for projects, marketing, and all other business areas. • Tracking revenue and expenditure against set budget. • Producing management accounts monthly, to review with senior management. • Forecasting revenues, expenditure, and cash flow to enable business decisions to be taken. • Managing the P&L for each project in line with client contracts, flagging any variances or issues. • Tracking the office budget. • Managing all payments, obtaining approval where needed. • Preparing and submitting VAT returns. • Collating information for year-end returns, liaising with the external accountant. • Processing all invoices through Sage 50, checking invoices against POs. • Processing all bank transactions through Sage 50 and reconciling bank accounts. • Making payments based on agreed payment schedules. • Managing and overseeing other entities within the company s portfolio • Invoicing clients in accordance with contracts for time, materials and rechargeable expenses • Ensuring the billing schedule is kept up to date. • Producing statements of accounts. • Checking payroll prior to processing. • Making payroll payments including salaries, NIC and taxes. • Monitoring any benefits for P11D purposes making such returns as needed. • Processing staff expenses through Sage 50 and making expenses payments. Immediate start available IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start-ups, Third Sector organisations to companies within Professional Services. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout our careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes, we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days An acclaimed architecture We re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our rapidly growing studio. This is a full-time, office-based role and offers a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to take ownership of all financial operations, working closely with our external accountants to support an exciting and dynamic business. Your responsibilities will include: Management Accounting • Establish budgets for projects, marketing, and all other business areas. • Track revenue and expenditure against set budget. • Produce management accounts on a monthly basis, and review with senior management. • Forecast revenues, expenditure, and cash flow to enable business decisions to be taken. • Manage the P&L for each project in line with client contracts, flagging any variances or issues. • Track the office budget. Financial accounting • Manage all payments of Studio Seilern Architects, obtaining approval where needed. • Prepare and submit VAT returns. • Collate information for year-end returns, liaising with the external accountant. • Process all invoices through Sage 50, checking invoices against POs. • Process all bank transactions through Sage 50 and reconcile bank accounts. • Make payments based on agreed payment schedule. • Manage and oversee other entities within the company s portfolio Client Invoicing • In liaison with project managers and with reference to client contracts and timesheets, invoice clients in accordance with the contracts for time, materials, and rechargeable expenses. • Ensure that the billing schedule is kept up to date. • Produce statements of accounts. Payroll • Check payroll prior to processing. • Make payroll payments including salaries, NIC and taxes. • Monitor any benefits for P11D purposes making such returns as needed. • Process staff expenses through Sage 50 and make expenses payments. ABOUT YOU Education • You will be educated to at least A-level standard with a strong written English and numeracy skills. • In addition, you will have an AAT qualification Experience • At least 5 years experience in a broad-ranging finance role • Experience of project accounting • Experience in the architecture sector would be an advantage Skills and Competencies • Advanced Excel Skills • Competent with full MS Office Suite • Experience of a variety of finance applications, including Sage • Clear communicator in writing and verbally • Able to explain financial matters to non-financial managers • Highly organised and excellent attention to detail • Strong initiative, self-starter • Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
A wonderful opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a small and rapidly growing international architecture practice based in London. This is a newly created, full-time position offering the opportunity to take ownership of all financial operations working closely with external accountants, to support and make a meaningful impact within this dynamic and creative environment. This is an office-based role, located near Willesden Junction, with onsite parking available. Benefits include a Discretionary yearly bonus, 3 days extra annual leave between Christmas and New year, Social events The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong financial management experience, ideally coming from the architecture and design industry. The company is looking for proven broad-ranging experience, including project accounting, use of a variety of finance applications, particularly SAGE 50. Someone who is a clear communicator who can clearly explain financial matters to non-financial managers. You will need to be highly organised with a keen eye for detail, have strong initiative and be a self-starter. Accounting qualifications (AAT or ACCA or CIMA) as well as advanced excel skills are essential. As Finance Manager, you will report directly to the Principal responsibilities are varied and include: • Establishing budgets for projects, marketing, and all other business areas. • Tracking revenue and expenditure against set budget. • Producing management accounts monthly, to review with senior management. • Forecasting revenues, expenditure, and cash flow to enable business decisions to be taken. • Managing the P&L for each project in line with client contracts, flagging any variances or issues. • Tracking the office budget. • Managing all payments, obtaining approval where needed. • Preparing and submitting VAT returns. • Collating information for year-end returns, liaising with the external accountant. • Processing all invoices through Sage 50, checking invoices against POs. • Processing all bank transactions through Sage 50 and reconciling bank accounts. • Making payments based on agreed payment schedules. • Managing and overseeing other entities within the company s portfolio • Invoicing clients in accordance with contracts for time, materials and rechargeable expenses • Ensuring the billing schedule is kept up to date. • Producing statements of accounts. • Checking payroll prior to processing. • Making payroll payments including salaries, NIC and taxes. • Monitoring any benefits for P11D purposes making such returns as needed. • Processing staff expenses through Sage 50 and making expenses payments. Immediate start available IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start-ups, Third Sector organisations to companies within Professional Services. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout our careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes, we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days An acclaimed architecture We re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our rapidly growing studio. This is a full-time, office-based role and offers a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to take ownership of all financial operations, working closely with our external accountants to support an exciting and dynamic business. Your responsibilities will include: Management Accounting • Establish budgets for projects, marketing, and all other business areas. • Track revenue and expenditure against set budget. • Produce management accounts on a monthly basis, and review with senior management. • Forecast revenues, expenditure, and cash flow to enable business decisions to be taken. • Manage the P&L for each project in line with client contracts, flagging any variances or issues. • Track the office budget. Financial accounting • Manage all payments of Studio Seilern Architects, obtaining approval where needed. • Prepare and submit VAT returns. • Collate information for year-end returns, liaising with the external accountant. • Process all invoices through Sage 50, checking invoices against POs. • Process all bank transactions through Sage 50 and reconcile bank accounts. • Make payments based on agreed payment schedule. • Manage and oversee other entities within the company s portfolio Client Invoicing • In liaison with project managers and with reference to client contracts and timesheets, invoice clients in accordance with the contracts for time, materials, and rechargeable expenses. • Ensure that the billing schedule is kept up to date. • Produce statements of accounts. Payroll • Check payroll prior to processing. • Make payroll payments including salaries, NIC and taxes. • Monitor any benefits for P11D purposes making such returns as needed. • Process staff expenses through Sage 50 and make expenses payments. ABOUT YOU Education • You will be educated to at least A-level standard with a strong written English and numeracy skills. • In addition, you will have an AAT qualification Experience • At least 5 years experience in a broad-ranging finance role • Experience of project accounting • Experience in the architecture sector would be an advantage Skills and Competencies • Advanced Excel Skills • Competent with full MS Office Suite • Experience of a variety of finance applications, including Sage • Clear communicator in writing and verbally • Able to explain financial matters to non-financial managers • Highly organised and excellent attention to detail • Strong initiative, self-starter • Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently
Director of Finance Greater Manchester Circa £94,300 per annum Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Closing date: 24th October 2025 First Stage Interviews: 14th November 2025 We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the Group s financial strategy, operations, and governance. This pivotal role will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with our strategic objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Business Excellence, you will lead a high-performing finance team, embed best practices, and drive continuous improvement across financial management, planning, reporting, and control. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of our business plan, adhering to financial regulations and value-for-money principles. Your leadership will guarantee that we meet all regulatory obligations while delivering outstanding service to our customers and communities. Central to this role is a deep commitment to our vision and values: doing the decent thing, staying customer-focused, acting with openness and transparency, taking accountability, fostering inclusivity and kindness, and delivering services that enable everyone to flourish. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Finance team to deliver timely, accurate financial management information aligned with strategic goals. Develop and maintain a robust financial control framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and funder requirements. Oversee treasury management, funding arrangements, and the implementation of Treasury Management Strategy. Drive the annual budgeting, business planning, and ongoing financial reporting processes. Lead effective procurement practices and development of financial policies, including fraud prevention and money laundering. Manage business partnering to support operational managers with insightful financial guidance for decision-making. Oversee rent, service charge, credit control, and payables operations ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice. Ensure timely production of statutory financial statements, coordinate audits, and lead finance systems improvements. Manage tax compliance, cash flow, loan portfolios, and long-term financial planning, including stress testing and scenario analysis. Maintain financial risk management, policies, and the Delegatory Framework, promoting best practices across the Group. Ensure accurate and timely submissions of all regulatory and statutory returns. What we are looking for; Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with senior leadership experience managing complex finance functions. Influential communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities. Inspiring leader who drives team motivation aligned with organisational values. Expert in budget setting, financial management, and strategic planning. Skilled collaborator working across teams to deliver change and development. Tech-savvy, leveraging data analytics and finance systems to enhance performance and customer experience. Experienced in shaping financial strategies, policies, and controls to ensure compliance and improvement. Deep knowledge of financial governance, controls, and processes. Proficient in advanced IT, Excel, and integrated finance systems. Effective at converting strategy into operational outcomes through cross-functional collaboration. Strong analytical skills to produce clear, insightful reports. Committed to fostering a customer-centric culture focused on service excellence. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills adaptable to diverse audiences. We offer a range of great benefits including: Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Steve Aggett, Executive Director Finance and Business Excellence. First stage in person interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 14th November 2025, please refer to the candidate pack for further details and timeframes for the role. We re passionate about inclusion and we d love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role. If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply. Go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for. We apply the principles of the 'Rooney Rule' in the recruitment of senior management positions automatically shortlisting candidates to the next stage in the recruitment process who meet the selection criteria. We are also a Disability Confident employer and will shortlist disabled applicants who meet the selection criteria.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Director of Finance Greater Manchester Circa £94,300 per annum Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Closing date: 24th October 2025 First Stage Interviews: 14th November 2025 We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the Group s financial strategy, operations, and governance. This pivotal role will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with our strategic objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Business Excellence, you will lead a high-performing finance team, embed best practices, and drive continuous improvement across financial management, planning, reporting, and control. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of our business plan, adhering to financial regulations and value-for-money principles. Your leadership will guarantee that we meet all regulatory obligations while delivering outstanding service to our customers and communities. Central to this role is a deep commitment to our vision and values: doing the decent thing, staying customer-focused, acting with openness and transparency, taking accountability, fostering inclusivity and kindness, and delivering services that enable everyone to flourish. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Finance team to deliver timely, accurate financial management information aligned with strategic goals. Develop and maintain a robust financial control framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and funder requirements. Oversee treasury management, funding arrangements, and the implementation of Treasury Management Strategy. Drive the annual budgeting, business planning, and ongoing financial reporting processes. Lead effective procurement practices and development of financial policies, including fraud prevention and money laundering. Manage business partnering to support operational managers with insightful financial guidance for decision-making. Oversee rent, service charge, credit control, and payables operations ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice. Ensure timely production of statutory financial statements, coordinate audits, and lead finance systems improvements. Manage tax compliance, cash flow, loan portfolios, and long-term financial planning, including stress testing and scenario analysis. Maintain financial risk management, policies, and the Delegatory Framework, promoting best practices across the Group. Ensure accurate and timely submissions of all regulatory and statutory returns. What we are looking for; Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with senior leadership experience managing complex finance functions. Influential communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities. Inspiring leader who drives team motivation aligned with organisational values. Expert in budget setting, financial management, and strategic planning. Skilled collaborator working across teams to deliver change and development. Tech-savvy, leveraging data analytics and finance systems to enhance performance and customer experience. Experienced in shaping financial strategies, policies, and controls to ensure compliance and improvement. Deep knowledge of financial governance, controls, and processes. Proficient in advanced IT, Excel, and integrated finance systems. Effective at converting strategy into operational outcomes through cross-functional collaboration. Strong analytical skills to produce clear, insightful reports. Committed to fostering a customer-centric culture focused on service excellence. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills adaptable to diverse audiences. We offer a range of great benefits including: Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Steve Aggett, Executive Director Finance and Business Excellence. First stage in person interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 14th November 2025, please refer to the candidate pack for further details and timeframes for the role. We re passionate about inclusion and we d love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role. If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply. Go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for. We apply the principles of the 'Rooney Rule' in the recruitment of senior management positions automatically shortlisting candidates to the next stage in the recruitment process who meet the selection criteria. We are also a Disability Confident employer and will shortlist disabled applicants who meet the selection criteria.
Finance Analyst Finance Analyst - 4 posts London Borough of Brent Salary - £48,003 - £58, 461 (depending on experience as per the job description) 3 days in the office, 2 days at home Wembley At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts-it's about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations-they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brent's communities. Your new role There are 4 positions on offer at the Finance Analyst level - Finance Analyst - HRA You will be supporting the HRA Senior Finance Analyst and contributing towards preparation of the HRA annual statement of accounts and notes and dealing with subsequent audit queries. Carrying out various checks and reconciliations, supporting the service with annual housing rent setting and tenants' service charge reviews. Contributing towards the annual update of the HRA Business Plan and its regular monitoring and supporting the preparation of HRA budgets. Finance Analyst - Housing General Fund You will be working as a Business Partner within the Resident and Housing Services Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to a major department within the Council, directly contributing to the effective management and delivery of vital housing services.In this pivotal role you will oversee the financial aspects of the housing function and programmes, ensuring accurate budget management, insightful financial reporting, and comprehensive analysis of housing needs and associated costs.Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's mission to provide support to homelessness or at risk of it, while simultaneously facilitating a move to more permanent and stable housing. Finance Analyst - Capital You will be working as a Business Partner within the Capital Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to an area of the Council's ambitious capital programme. The Finance Analyst would support all officers within a specific Capital board area with high level professional advice on a broad range of financial issues and their relation to the council's corporate and managerial objectives.In addition, they will support in ensuring the asset register is accurately updated each year as well as appraising new capital projects and leading a series of financial reporting tasks across capital. Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's strategic objectives. Finance Analyst - Children & Young People You will be the Finance Business Partner supporting the CYPCD directorate, particularly the teams that deal with all aspects of inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs. You will play a key role in supporting the ongoing plan that is aimed at reducing the current Dedicated Schools Grant deficit. Including working on detailed complex analysis of data and supporting with the budget-setting process of the Dedicated Schools Grant. What you need to succeed The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant or hold an AAT qualification, with a strong interest in pursuing a more technical role within finance. A genuine curiosity about the funding mechanisms of local government and a commitment to staying informed on statutory regulations are essential. While experience in local government is advantageous, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in other public sector organisations, charities/ not for profit. What you'll get in return Competitive salary The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days' holiday a year A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemes Flexible working patterns, including hybrid working Training and development opportunities Good travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost saving travel schemes Access to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offers Work at the outstanding state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre The closing date will be 21st October but please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply. #
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Finance Analyst Finance Analyst - 4 posts London Borough of Brent Salary - £48,003 - £58, 461 (depending on experience as per the job description) 3 days in the office, 2 days at home Wembley At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts-it's about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations-they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brent's communities. Your new role There are 4 positions on offer at the Finance Analyst level - Finance Analyst - HRA You will be supporting the HRA Senior Finance Analyst and contributing towards preparation of the HRA annual statement of accounts and notes and dealing with subsequent audit queries. Carrying out various checks and reconciliations, supporting the service with annual housing rent setting and tenants' service charge reviews. Contributing towards the annual update of the HRA Business Plan and its regular monitoring and supporting the preparation of HRA budgets. Finance Analyst - Housing General Fund You will be working as a Business Partner within the Resident and Housing Services Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to a major department within the Council, directly contributing to the effective management and delivery of vital housing services.In this pivotal role you will oversee the financial aspects of the housing function and programmes, ensuring accurate budget management, insightful financial reporting, and comprehensive analysis of housing needs and associated costs.Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's mission to provide support to homelessness or at risk of it, while simultaneously facilitating a move to more permanent and stable housing. Finance Analyst - Capital You will be working as a Business Partner within the Capital Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to an area of the Council's ambitious capital programme. The Finance Analyst would support all officers within a specific Capital board area with high level professional advice on a broad range of financial issues and their relation to the council's corporate and managerial objectives.In addition, they will support in ensuring the asset register is accurately updated each year as well as appraising new capital projects and leading a series of financial reporting tasks across capital. Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's strategic objectives. Finance Analyst - Children & Young People You will be the Finance Business Partner supporting the CYPCD directorate, particularly the teams that deal with all aspects of inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs. You will play a key role in supporting the ongoing plan that is aimed at reducing the current Dedicated Schools Grant deficit. Including working on detailed complex analysis of data and supporting with the budget-setting process of the Dedicated Schools Grant. What you need to succeed The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant or hold an AAT qualification, with a strong interest in pursuing a more technical role within finance. A genuine curiosity about the funding mechanisms of local government and a commitment to staying informed on statutory regulations are essential. While experience in local government is advantageous, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in other public sector organisations, charities/ not for profit. What you'll get in return Competitive salary The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days' holiday a year A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemes Flexible working patterns, including hybrid working Training and development opportunities Good travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost saving travel schemes Access to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offers Work at the outstanding state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre The closing date will be 21st October but please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply. #
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Weel, North Humberside
Position: Senior Accountant Location : Beverley (office based) Package: 31,000 - 45,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Type: Permanent, Full time A highly reputable Accountancy Practice in Beverley are hiring for a Senior Accountant to join their growing tram. This firm pride themselves on their personal relationships, whether it's with clients, staff or professionals. This firm truly promote work life balance, believed in a balance where people are well rested and engaged, where mental wellbeing is important. This role is quite open, if you are a part qualified accountant or fully qualified accountant, there is a role here for you, to take charge of a portfolio of clients, for a highly reputable, local practice. Senior Accountant Job Overview Manage and review year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Prepare and review tax computations (corporation tax, income tax, VAT). Lead client meetings and maintain regular communication to discuss financial performance, tax planning, and compliance. Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and providing training where needed. Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients. Prepare management accounts and provide business advisory support as required. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation, and internal procedures. Senior Accountant Job Requirements Have at least 3 years' experience in practice, be ACCA / ACA qualified or qualified by experience. Be able to prepare annual accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. Be able to prepare corporate and personal tax returns. Be looking to advise clients and build a relationship beyond their yearend accounts, including working with a varied portfolio of clients and dealing with queries, tax and business advice, and training and supporting your clients with their accounting software. Have analytical skills, pay attention to detail and have the ability to think laterally, meaning you are capable of identifying potential problems and providing solutions. Show initiative, exercise judgement and take ownership of issues from start to finish. Be able to operate both under direction and under your own initiative. Be experienced in various software, including IRIS, Sage and Excel or be willing and ready to learn. Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits 31,000 - 45,000 dependant on experience and qualifications 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Statutory pension and sick pay Free on-site parking Team socials Annual conference, enjoying time away in a hotel, including bespoke training Simply health scheme Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 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.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Position: Senior Accountant Location : Beverley (office based) Package: 31,000 - 45,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Type: Permanent, Full time A highly reputable Accountancy Practice in Beverley are hiring for a Senior Accountant to join their growing tram. This firm pride themselves on their personal relationships, whether it's with clients, staff or professionals. This firm truly promote work life balance, believed in a balance where people are well rested and engaged, where mental wellbeing is important. This role is quite open, if you are a part qualified accountant or fully qualified accountant, there is a role here for you, to take charge of a portfolio of clients, for a highly reputable, local practice. Senior Accountant Job Overview Manage and review year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Prepare and review tax computations (corporation tax, income tax, VAT). Lead client meetings and maintain regular communication to discuss financial performance, tax planning, and compliance. Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and providing training where needed. Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients. Prepare management accounts and provide business advisory support as required. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation, and internal procedures. Senior Accountant Job Requirements Have at least 3 years' experience in practice, be ACCA / ACA qualified or qualified by experience. Be able to prepare annual accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. Be able to prepare corporate and personal tax returns. Be looking to advise clients and build a relationship beyond their yearend accounts, including working with a varied portfolio of clients and dealing with queries, tax and business advice, and training and supporting your clients with their accounting software. Have analytical skills, pay attention to detail and have the ability to think laterally, meaning you are capable of identifying potential problems and providing solutions. Show initiative, exercise judgement and take ownership of issues from start to finish. Be able to operate both under direction and under your own initiative. Be experienced in various software, including IRIS, Sage and Excel or be willing and ready to learn. Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits 31,000 - 45,000 dependant on experience and qualifications 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Statutory pension and sick pay Free on-site parking Team socials Annual conference, enjoying time away in a hotel, including bespoke training Simply health scheme Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 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.
The UK Finance Manager role is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on experienced Accountant/Finance Manager eager to step-up into a new position or continue their finance career. This role will oversee all UK finance operations & projects, reporting to the UK Managing Director and supporting the Global Finance Lead. Client Details This international SME Tech & Consulting Firm have grown exponentially over the last 20 years and as a result are looking to replace their Finance Manager, who has been promoted. Description Financial Management: Oversee financial accounting and reporting, providing financial insights to support on strategic decision making Perform balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation and amortisation, Prepare annual accounts and liaise with external accountants, leading budgeting and year-end close Intercompany: Handle intercompany recharges and reconciliations, manage intercompany payables and receivables Banking & Cash: Process bank payments (vendors, intercompany, salaries, expenses), match cash receipts and payments, reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly, manage company card transactions Accounts Payable: Process purchase invoices, credit notes, and employee expenses, manage approval workflows and payment runs (weekly/fortnightly/monthly) Accounts Receivable: Issue sales invoices and credit notes, send statements and reminders bi-monthly, perform credit control and escalate overdue debts Tax: Prepare and submit VAT, fringe benefit, and corporation tax returns, handle other tax filings as required Payroll: Coordinate with payroll bureau, prepare and post payroll journals, process employee payments and intercompany recharges, manage leave accruals and annual allowances, maintain employee records Additional / ad hoc: Process improvement, system migration/implementation and transformation projects Support contract negotiations and manage migrant sponsorship compliance (if/when required) Profile Finalist or qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA (or equivalent) Strong, relevant, senior finance and accounting industry experience Experience in an SME business, ideally within business/professional services or the technology sector Proficient in financial software and Excel; Salesforce/FinancialForce experience is a plus Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders Confident working independently and owning the UK finance function Committed to maintaining compliance with industry regulations Job Offer 60,000 - 75,000 salary (experience based) Permanent position Hybrid working, 1 day per week in office City of London office Opportunity to join an international, growing business offering career development and steady progression A collaborative and supportive company culture.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
The UK Finance Manager role is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on experienced Accountant/Finance Manager eager to step-up into a new position or continue their finance career. This role will oversee all UK finance operations & projects, reporting to the UK Managing Director and supporting the Global Finance Lead. Client Details This international SME Tech & Consulting Firm have grown exponentially over the last 20 years and as a result are looking to replace their Finance Manager, who has been promoted. Description Financial Management: Oversee financial accounting and reporting, providing financial insights to support on strategic decision making Perform balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation and amortisation, Prepare annual accounts and liaise with external accountants, leading budgeting and year-end close Intercompany: Handle intercompany recharges and reconciliations, manage intercompany payables and receivables Banking & Cash: Process bank payments (vendors, intercompany, salaries, expenses), match cash receipts and payments, reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly, manage company card transactions Accounts Payable: Process purchase invoices, credit notes, and employee expenses, manage approval workflows and payment runs (weekly/fortnightly/monthly) Accounts Receivable: Issue sales invoices and credit notes, send statements and reminders bi-monthly, perform credit control and escalate overdue debts Tax: Prepare and submit VAT, fringe benefit, and corporation tax returns, handle other tax filings as required Payroll: Coordinate with payroll bureau, prepare and post payroll journals, process employee payments and intercompany recharges, manage leave accruals and annual allowances, maintain employee records Additional / ad hoc: Process improvement, system migration/implementation and transformation projects Support contract negotiations and manage migrant sponsorship compliance (if/when required) Profile Finalist or qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA (or equivalent) Strong, relevant, senior finance and accounting industry experience Experience in an SME business, ideally within business/professional services or the technology sector Proficient in financial software and Excel; Salesforce/FinancialForce experience is a plus Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders Confident working independently and owning the UK finance function Committed to maintaining compliance with industry regulations Job Offer 60,000 - 75,000 salary (experience based) Permanent position Hybrid working, 1 day per week in office City of London office Opportunity to join an international, growing business offering career development and steady progression A collaborative and supportive company culture.
Strategic Finance Manager - Senior Finance Business Partner - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Job - London - Local Authority Interim Finance Professional - Housing Overview: We are seeking an experienced interim finance professional to support the Housing, Environment & Communities (HEC) and Inclusive Growth directorates. The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in options appraisal and a proven ability to drive and influence change within service operating models. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Input: Provide expert financial guidance on the implementation of the new agency leisure contract, as well as other procurement activities, contractual arrangements, and commercial decisions within the Enforcement division and Inclusive Growth directorate.Regulatory Compliance: Develop and maintain robust procedures for posting Private Rented Property Licences (PRPL) into the financial ledger, ensuring full compliance with PRPL regulations.Income Forecasting: Conduct monthly reviews of enforcement income forecasts, integrating year-to-date trends and service-level insights to support accurate and resilient financial planning.Rechargeable Cost Reviews: Collaborate with service managers to perform quarterly reviews of rechargeable costs to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and other internal services, contributing to reliable full-year financial forecasts.Team Leadership: Provide line management and professional oversight to one service accountant and one apprentice, fostering their development and ensuring high standards of performance.Restructuring Support: Deliver financial analysis and modelling to support ongoing staff reorganisation within the Enforcement division, providing evidence-based insights to inform final decision-making.Savings Delivery: Monitor the delivery of agreed savings proposals, and where slippage occurs, work with services to identify and implement alternative savings strategies.Year-End Closure: Lead year-end financial closing activities for relevant service areas and respond to audit queries arising from the year-end process.Training & Capacity Building: Deliver targeted training to Enforcement and Inclusive Growth staff on accounting procedures, financial planning, controls, and regulatory compliance, enhancing financial literacy and operational effectiveness across the organisation.Project Appraisal: Lead financial reviews and appraisals of key Inclusive Growth projects, ensuring value for money and providing financial analysis to support delivery options.Financial Governance: Oversee financial planning, budgetary control, capital financing, and capital programme management processes. This includes setting a balanced budget, conducting evidence-based forecasting, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data submitted for the Enforcement division within HEC and Inclusive Growth directorates. 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. #
Oct 15, 2025
Seasonal
Strategic Finance Manager - Senior Finance Business Partner - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Job - London - Local Authority Interim Finance Professional - Housing Overview: We are seeking an experienced interim finance professional to support the Housing, Environment & Communities (HEC) and Inclusive Growth directorates. The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in options appraisal and a proven ability to drive and influence change within service operating models. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Input: Provide expert financial guidance on the implementation of the new agency leisure contract, as well as other procurement activities, contractual arrangements, and commercial decisions within the Enforcement division and Inclusive Growth directorate.Regulatory Compliance: Develop and maintain robust procedures for posting Private Rented Property Licences (PRPL) into the financial ledger, ensuring full compliance with PRPL regulations.Income Forecasting: Conduct monthly reviews of enforcement income forecasts, integrating year-to-date trends and service-level insights to support accurate and resilient financial planning.Rechargeable Cost Reviews: Collaborate with service managers to perform quarterly reviews of rechargeable costs to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and other internal services, contributing to reliable full-year financial forecasts.Team Leadership: Provide line management and professional oversight to one service accountant and one apprentice, fostering their development and ensuring high standards of performance.Restructuring Support: Deliver financial analysis and modelling to support ongoing staff reorganisation within the Enforcement division, providing evidence-based insights to inform final decision-making.Savings Delivery: Monitor the delivery of agreed savings proposals, and where slippage occurs, work with services to identify and implement alternative savings strategies.Year-End Closure: Lead year-end financial closing activities for relevant service areas and respond to audit queries arising from the year-end process.Training & Capacity Building: Deliver targeted training to Enforcement and Inclusive Growth staff on accounting procedures, financial planning, controls, and regulatory compliance, enhancing financial literacy and operational effectiveness across the organisation.Project Appraisal: Lead financial reviews and appraisals of key Inclusive Growth projects, ensuring value for money and providing financial analysis to support delivery options.Financial Governance: Oversee financial planning, budgetary control, capital financing, and capital programme management processes. This includes setting a balanced budget, conducting evidence-based forecasting, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data submitted for the Enforcement division within HEC and Inclusive Growth directorates. 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. #
Finance Manager Role - 12 Months Fixed Term - Property Sector - Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Hays Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are exclusively partnering with a well-established & successful property SME in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to recruit an experienced & hands-on Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. The position will be reporting directly to the Senior Management Team in a broad accounting role, managing all aspects of the company accounts. From monitoring budgets, cash flows, management accounts preparation to oversight of all transactional processes & more. The position is open to finance professionals who are part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience looking to really add value, working within a close-knit accounting team. The role is full-time, however 4 days per week might be considered for the right candidate. Your new role Your key duties will involve management accounts preparation, year-end accounts preparation, month-end processes, setting/monitoring budgets & cashflow preparation. You will process VAT returns, payroll, sales reporting & manage service charge accounts for the business. You will have oversight while remaining hands-on with sales & purchase ledger, reconciliations & all transactional duties. You will support & assist the Assistant Accountant with property management accounts, resolve any financial queries for the business along with ad-hoc projects/duties for the senior management team to support further growth. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied & hands-on Finance Manager role, you will need experience in a similar position, proficient in financial systems with MS Excel, along with a proactive & positive working approach. You will be used to managing workloads, meeting deadlines, with strong communication skills to build both internal/external relationships at all levels. You will be part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience, strong attention to detail, with the ability to track/correct accounting discrepancies. You will be adaptable to business needs & a key problem solver. Experience within the property sector, Sage 50 financial systems &being used to working with small/medium businesses would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This Finance Manager role offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum or pro rata over 4 days per week (dependable on experience) on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with free parking on-site. A great opportunity to really support a well-established property business reporting directly into the Senior Management Team working within a close-knit & hands-on finance function. 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. #
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager Role - 12 Months Fixed Term - Property Sector - Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Hays Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are exclusively partnering with a well-established & successful property SME in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to recruit an experienced & hands-on Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. The position will be reporting directly to the Senior Management Team in a broad accounting role, managing all aspects of the company accounts. From monitoring budgets, cash flows, management accounts preparation to oversight of all transactional processes & more. The position is open to finance professionals who are part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience looking to really add value, working within a close-knit accounting team. The role is full-time, however 4 days per week might be considered for the right candidate. Your new role Your key duties will involve management accounts preparation, year-end accounts preparation, month-end processes, setting/monitoring budgets & cashflow preparation. You will process VAT returns, payroll, sales reporting & manage service charge accounts for the business. You will have oversight while remaining hands-on with sales & purchase ledger, reconciliations & all transactional duties. You will support & assist the Assistant Accountant with property management accounts, resolve any financial queries for the business along with ad-hoc projects/duties for the senior management team to support further growth. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied & hands-on Finance Manager role, you will need experience in a similar position, proficient in financial systems with MS Excel, along with a proactive & positive working approach. You will be used to managing workloads, meeting deadlines, with strong communication skills to build both internal/external relationships at all levels. You will be part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience, strong attention to detail, with the ability to track/correct accounting discrepancies. You will be adaptable to business needs & a key problem solver. Experience within the property sector, Sage 50 financial systems &being used to working with small/medium businesses would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This Finance Manager role offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum or pro rata over 4 days per week (dependable on experience) on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with free parking on-site. A great opportunity to really support a well-established property business reporting directly into the Senior Management Team working within a close-knit & hands-on finance function. 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. #
Service Charge Accountant (Temporary Role) Manchester/Hybrid to £45K/£175 per day Join a leading Manchester Housing Association as a Service Charge Accountant (Temporary) . This role suits an experienced Management Accountant who thrives in a collaborative finance environment, supporting the Service Charge Manager to ensure service charges are accurately costed, reported and reconciled, with clear financial insight across housing and asset portfolios. Key Responsibilities: Produce regular (monthly/quarterly) service charge reports, analysing actuals vs. budgets. Provide accurate data for annual accounts, sinking fund reconciliations, and cyclical reviews. Reconcile annual service charge expenditure across finance (Open Accounts) and housing (Orchard) systems. Support the annual rent and service charge review process and ensure customer notifications are issued within deadlines. Maintaining Excel models and reports to consolidate service charge data at block level. Review variances, identify errors or anomalies, and implement corrections promptly. Liaise with colleagues and contractors to ensure accurate coding and approval of service charge invoices. Work collaboratively with Finance, Leasehold and Asset teams to ensure services are correctly costed and fully recoverable. Ideal Candidate: Strong Management Accountant Background in housing or service charge accounting is beneficial Strong Excel and systems skills Detail-focused with excellent analytical ability Available at short notice and confident working collaboratively across departments
Oct 14, 2025
Contractor
Service Charge Accountant (Temporary Role) Manchester/Hybrid to £45K/£175 per day Join a leading Manchester Housing Association as a Service Charge Accountant (Temporary) . This role suits an experienced Management Accountant who thrives in a collaborative finance environment, supporting the Service Charge Manager to ensure service charges are accurately costed, reported and reconciled, with clear financial insight across housing and asset portfolios. Key Responsibilities: Produce regular (monthly/quarterly) service charge reports, analysing actuals vs. budgets. Provide accurate data for annual accounts, sinking fund reconciliations, and cyclical reviews. Reconcile annual service charge expenditure across finance (Open Accounts) and housing (Orchard) systems. Support the annual rent and service charge review process and ensure customer notifications are issued within deadlines. Maintaining Excel models and reports to consolidate service charge data at block level. Review variances, identify errors or anomalies, and implement corrections promptly. Liaise with colleagues and contractors to ensure accurate coding and approval of service charge invoices. Work collaboratively with Finance, Leasehold and Asset teams to ensure services are correctly costed and fully recoverable. Ideal Candidate: Strong Management Accountant Background in housing or service charge accounting is beneficial Strong Excel and systems skills Detail-focused with excellent analytical ability Available at short notice and confident working collaboratively across departments
Accountant Job, Chester based firm Your new firm A Chester based Accountancy firm are seeking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join their growing team. This firm is committed to its staff and creating a team environment, with a bonus structure which relies on the success of the team as a whole. They emphasise work life balance and are flexible on working hours but don't encourage overtime and aim to provide a stress-free office environment. This firm provides a range of accountancy and tax consultancy services to clients across the UK. Their client base is a range of SME's, limited companies and corporate partnerships with varying turnovers from £5 million - £500 million. They sit within a range of sectors including manufacturing, construction, distribution and property. Your new role In this Accountant Job, you will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients including SME's, limited companies and corporate partnerships. Your clients turnovers will range from £5 million - £500 million and you will be in charge of building and maintaining lasting client relationships. You will be responsible for managing your WIP, delegating and reviewing work, providing tax planning and advisory services to your client base. You will also manage and support the development of a team of staff. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate for this Accountant Job role will have previous experience handling accounts within a practice and will be ACA / ACCA qualified. You will have previous experience of managing a portfolio of some form and be confident reviewing accounts. This firm are keen to meet with people that are personable, engaging, able to work well and socialise in a team and someone who can give excellent client service. They are open to candidates who are currently ready to take the next step up into a management position and are willing to support the development of senior candidates. What you'll get in return In return, you will be offered a competitive salary dependent on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm which will prioritise your professional development and also general wellbeing. They have a competitive firm wide benefits package with 24 days holidays + bank + an extra day for your birthday, flexible working hours and a great bonus scheme. 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. #
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Accountant Job, Chester based firm Your new firm A Chester based Accountancy firm are seeking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join their growing team. This firm is committed to its staff and creating a team environment, with a bonus structure which relies on the success of the team as a whole. They emphasise work life balance and are flexible on working hours but don't encourage overtime and aim to provide a stress-free office environment. This firm provides a range of accountancy and tax consultancy services to clients across the UK. Their client base is a range of SME's, limited companies and corporate partnerships with varying turnovers from £5 million - £500 million. They sit within a range of sectors including manufacturing, construction, distribution and property. Your new role In this Accountant Job, you will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients including SME's, limited companies and corporate partnerships. Your clients turnovers will range from £5 million - £500 million and you will be in charge of building and maintaining lasting client relationships. You will be responsible for managing your WIP, delegating and reviewing work, providing tax planning and advisory services to your client base. You will also manage and support the development of a team of staff. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate for this Accountant Job role will have previous experience handling accounts within a practice and will be ACA / ACCA qualified. You will have previous experience of managing a portfolio of some form and be confident reviewing accounts. This firm are keen to meet with people that are personable, engaging, able to work well and socialise in a team and someone who can give excellent client service. They are open to candidates who are currently ready to take the next step up into a management position and are willing to support the development of senior candidates. What you'll get in return In return, you will be offered a competitive salary dependent on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm which will prioritise your professional development and also general wellbeing. They have a competitive firm wide benefits package with 24 days holidays + bank + an extra day for your birthday, flexible working hours and a great bonus scheme. 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. #
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Service Charge Accountant - OUR CLIENT is a property management firm who has been established for over 25 years. Their portfolio includes both residential and commercial properties, including mansion blocks to mixed use properties. Due to winning new business, they are now seeking a Service Charge Accountant to work with the Accounts Team and Property Managers as well as new clients in order to make sure new properties' finances are up to date and ensuring handover has been completed. THE ROLE REQUIREMENTS for the Service Charge Accountant will include: Responsible for preparing year-end complex service charge accounts. Being first point of client contact regarding the handover of new clients and following up on any outstanding queries. Assisting with VAT returns. Approving invoices on the property system. Handling day-to-day clients' queries. Assisting with management of accounts receivable, payable and credit control functions. Overseeing day to day bank balances and monthly bank reconciliation process. Raising quarterly management fees. Preparing bank reconciliations. THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS for the Service Charge Accountant: Knowledge and experience of the property sector. Familiar with Property Management System such as QUBE/TRAMPS/PROPMAN. Service Charge accounts preparation experience. Happy to work 5 days in the office with the possibility for 1day WFH after probation. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Service Charge Accountant - OUR CLIENT is a property management firm who has been established for over 25 years. Their portfolio includes both residential and commercial properties, including mansion blocks to mixed use properties. Due to winning new business, they are now seeking a Service Charge Accountant to work with the Accounts Team and Property Managers as well as new clients in order to make sure new properties' finances are up to date and ensuring handover has been completed. THE ROLE REQUIREMENTS for the Service Charge Accountant will include: Responsible for preparing year-end complex service charge accounts. Being first point of client contact regarding the handover of new clients and following up on any outstanding queries. Assisting with VAT returns. Approving invoices on the property system. Handling day-to-day clients' queries. Assisting with management of accounts receivable, payable and credit control functions. Overseeing day to day bank balances and monthly bank reconciliation process. Raising quarterly management fees. Preparing bank reconciliations. THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS for the Service Charge Accountant: Knowledge and experience of the property sector. Familiar with Property Management System such as QUBE/TRAMPS/PROPMAN. Service Charge accounts preparation experience. Happy to work 5 days in the office with the possibility for 1day WFH after probation. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn
Service Charge Accounts My client is a very well established Managing Agent based in Borehamwood, Herts who are seeking an experienced Service Charge Accounts Assistant or someone who is currently studying and ready to step up to take on this role and join their team. Working in a team of 3, your responsibilities will include: Preparing and producing yearly and quarterly Service charge accounts Producing Service charge, Ground Rent, Insurance and rent demands using TRAMPS Reviewing Service Charge Accounts with the Property Manager Dealing with client and supplier queries both verbally and via email Processing new properties onto the system Bank Reconciliations Issuing monthly and quarterly income and expenditure statements to clients Running reports for the Property Manager when required. Some use of Excel for reporting purposes This is an office based role and we are looking for a proactive and experienced Service Charge Accounts person with experience of a Property Management system ideally TRAMPS but training will be given. We will consider a person who has been involved with Service Charge Accounts who is studying and feels they are ready to step up to this role. If you have the relevant experience and live within easy commuting distance of Borehamwood, Herts, please apply now.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Service Charge Accounts My client is a very well established Managing Agent based in Borehamwood, Herts who are seeking an experienced Service Charge Accounts Assistant or someone who is currently studying and ready to step up to take on this role and join their team. Working in a team of 3, your responsibilities will include: Preparing and producing yearly and quarterly Service charge accounts Producing Service charge, Ground Rent, Insurance and rent demands using TRAMPS Reviewing Service Charge Accounts with the Property Manager Dealing with client and supplier queries both verbally and via email Processing new properties onto the system Bank Reconciliations Issuing monthly and quarterly income and expenditure statements to clients Running reports for the Property Manager when required. Some use of Excel for reporting purposes This is an office based role and we are looking for a proactive and experienced Service Charge Accounts person with experience of a Property Management system ideally TRAMPS but training will be given. We will consider a person who has been involved with Service Charge Accounts who is studying and feels they are ready to step up to this role. If you have the relevant experience and live within easy commuting distance of Borehamwood, Herts, please apply now.
Senior Finance Business Partner We re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online - our customers are at the heart of everything we do. So we re on a mission to provide lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer obsessed people, and we re looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams across network deployment, field operations, commercial and customer services Could that be you? If you are experienced in providing a high-quality financial insight within a capex-heavy, project-driven environment. We would love to hear from you. Here s why you ll love this role - Partner closely with senior leaders across build, commercial, and operations teams to influence key strategic and financial decisions. - Deliver insightful financial analysis and modelling that drives ROI, customer profitability, and long-term value. - Play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategy through robust financial evaluation and scenario planning - Produce clear, high-impact reporting and dashboards that inform Executive and Board-level decision-making. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes that directly support business growth and performance. - Act as a catalyst for strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and performance improvement. Here s why you ll be great in this role - Bringing proven finance expertise, you re a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical foundation. - With solid experience in a Finance Business Partner or FP&A role, you understand the dynamics of capex-intensive industries such as telecoms, utilities, or infrastructure. - Known for your analytical mindset, you excel at building robust financial models, scenario plans, and investment appraisals. - Confident in your use of data, you have advanced Excel skills and experience with tools like Anaplan or Adaptive Insights is a welcome advantage. - Driven by sound financial management, you bring a strong grasp of budgeting, cost control, and financial governance principles. - Collaborative by nature, you re skilled at working across teams and translating financial insights into clear, actionable messages for non-finance colleagues. The benefits - Pension 5% employer / 5% employee contribution. - Health Cashback Scheme Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - Option to buy up to 3 additional days annual leave - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Regular Lunch & Learns - Social Events Summer and End of Year parties etc. - Customer Obsessed Awards - Regular opportunities to win! Note to agencies Quickline have an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System ( ATS ). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline, via the Quickline careers email address, directly to Quickline employees or managers, will be considered Quickline property and Quickline are free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner We re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online - our customers are at the heart of everything we do. So we re on a mission to provide lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer obsessed people, and we re looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams across network deployment, field operations, commercial and customer services Could that be you? If you are experienced in providing a high-quality financial insight within a capex-heavy, project-driven environment. We would love to hear from you. Here s why you ll love this role - Partner closely with senior leaders across build, commercial, and operations teams to influence key strategic and financial decisions. - Deliver insightful financial analysis and modelling that drives ROI, customer profitability, and long-term value. - Play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategy through robust financial evaluation and scenario planning - Produce clear, high-impact reporting and dashboards that inform Executive and Board-level decision-making. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes that directly support business growth and performance. - Act as a catalyst for strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and performance improvement. Here s why you ll be great in this role - Bringing proven finance expertise, you re a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical foundation. - With solid experience in a Finance Business Partner or FP&A role, you understand the dynamics of capex-intensive industries such as telecoms, utilities, or infrastructure. - Known for your analytical mindset, you excel at building robust financial models, scenario plans, and investment appraisals. - Confident in your use of data, you have advanced Excel skills and experience with tools like Anaplan or Adaptive Insights is a welcome advantage. - Driven by sound financial management, you bring a strong grasp of budgeting, cost control, and financial governance principles. - Collaborative by nature, you re skilled at working across teams and translating financial insights into clear, actionable messages for non-finance colleagues. The benefits - Pension 5% employer / 5% employee contribution. - Health Cashback Scheme Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - Option to buy up to 3 additional days annual leave - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Regular Lunch & Learns - Social Events Summer and End of Year parties etc. - Customer Obsessed Awards - Regular opportunities to win! Note to agencies Quickline have an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System ( ATS ). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline, via the Quickline careers email address, directly to Quickline employees or managers, will be considered Quickline property and Quickline are free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role
Finance & compliance manager Europe This is a hands-on Finance Manager role based at the company's Buckingham head office with end-to-end responsibility for VAT and tax processes covering the Belgian operations and general finance transactions. The role will design and run VAT processes, ensure Belgian tax compliance, liaise with external advisors and authorities, and put in place robust controls and reporting to the Group Finance team. You will be the subject-matter expert on Belgian/EU VAT and a key bridge between UK HQ, local Belgian operations and external tax advisors.Key responsibilities Own and operate VAT processes for Belgian operations (registrations, filings, VAT reclaim process, Intrastat/EC Sales Lists where applicable). Provide technical VAT and indirect tax advice on cross-border supplies of goods and services, place-of-supply issues and reverse-charge treatments. Ensure Belgian tax compliance and statutory submissions are met on time; co-ordinate with external Belgian tax/accounting advisors and manage relationships with local authorities. Prepare, review and approve Belgian VAT returns and supporting reconciliations; ensure correct VAT treatment is applied in the ERP. Support corporate tax and other direct tax requirements for Belgian entity (liaise with tax advisers to prepare local filings, tax computations and disclosures). Implement and continuously improve VAT / tax controls, SOPs and automation to minimise risk and improve efficiency. Lead VAT audits/queries - prepare responses, co-ordinate information and manage remediation actions. Provide hands-on support to transactional teams (purchasing, sales, logistics) to ensure correct VAT treatment on contracts, supplier invoices and intercompany charging. Deliver regular reporting and insight to Group Finance (VAT exposures, cashflow impacts, tax provisions and compliance status). Train and upskill colleagues on VAT/tax treatment and controls relevant to Belgian/EU operations. Some travel to Belgium as required for implementations, audits and stakeholder engagement. Experience & skills (essential) Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or experienced tax professional. Proven, demonstrable experience with Belgian VAT and Belgian tax compliance (either in-house or with an advisory firm). Strong knowledge of EU cross-border VAT principles and how they apply to construction, goods movement and services. Experience building and operating VAT processes, reconciliations and control frameworks. Comfortable working in the company's ERP (e.g., SAP / Oracle / Sage or similar) and have strong Excel skills. Excellent stakeholder management - able to liaise with HQ, local operations, external advisors and tax authorities. Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate technical tax rules into practical operational processes. Right to work in the UK; willingness to travel regularly to Belgium. Desirable Fluent in English and either French or Dutch (would be advantageous). Previous experience in construction sector VAT issues (reverse-charge in construction supply, place of supply for services) or with multi-site / multi-entity groups. Experience of managing VAT audits or disputes with HMRC / Belgian tax authorities. Experience implementing VAT automation tools / process improvements. What's on offerCompetitive salary (benchmark £70,000-£85,000 depending on experience flexible for the right candidate). Annual bonus and benefits package. Hybrid working from Buckingham HQ #
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Finance & compliance manager Europe This is a hands-on Finance Manager role based at the company's Buckingham head office with end-to-end responsibility for VAT and tax processes covering the Belgian operations and general finance transactions. The role will design and run VAT processes, ensure Belgian tax compliance, liaise with external advisors and authorities, and put in place robust controls and reporting to the Group Finance team. You will be the subject-matter expert on Belgian/EU VAT and a key bridge between UK HQ, local Belgian operations and external tax advisors.Key responsibilities Own and operate VAT processes for Belgian operations (registrations, filings, VAT reclaim process, Intrastat/EC Sales Lists where applicable). Provide technical VAT and indirect tax advice on cross-border supplies of goods and services, place-of-supply issues and reverse-charge treatments. Ensure Belgian tax compliance and statutory submissions are met on time; co-ordinate with external Belgian tax/accounting advisors and manage relationships with local authorities. Prepare, review and approve Belgian VAT returns and supporting reconciliations; ensure correct VAT treatment is applied in the ERP. Support corporate tax and other direct tax requirements for Belgian entity (liaise with tax advisers to prepare local filings, tax computations and disclosures). Implement and continuously improve VAT / tax controls, SOPs and automation to minimise risk and improve efficiency. Lead VAT audits/queries - prepare responses, co-ordinate information and manage remediation actions. Provide hands-on support to transactional teams (purchasing, sales, logistics) to ensure correct VAT treatment on contracts, supplier invoices and intercompany charging. Deliver regular reporting and insight to Group Finance (VAT exposures, cashflow impacts, tax provisions and compliance status). Train and upskill colleagues on VAT/tax treatment and controls relevant to Belgian/EU operations. Some travel to Belgium as required for implementations, audits and stakeholder engagement. Experience & skills (essential) Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or experienced tax professional. Proven, demonstrable experience with Belgian VAT and Belgian tax compliance (either in-house or with an advisory firm). Strong knowledge of EU cross-border VAT principles and how they apply to construction, goods movement and services. Experience building and operating VAT processes, reconciliations and control frameworks. Comfortable working in the company's ERP (e.g., SAP / Oracle / Sage or similar) and have strong Excel skills. Excellent stakeholder management - able to liaise with HQ, local operations, external advisors and tax authorities. Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate technical tax rules into practical operational processes. Right to work in the UK; willingness to travel regularly to Belgium. Desirable Fluent in English and either French or Dutch (would be advantageous). Previous experience in construction sector VAT issues (reverse-charge in construction supply, place of supply for services) or with multi-site / multi-entity groups. Experience of managing VAT audits or disputes with HMRC / Belgian tax authorities. Experience implementing VAT automation tools / process improvements. What's on offerCompetitive salary (benchmark £70,000-£85,000 depending on experience flexible for the right candidate). Annual bonus and benefits package. Hybrid working from Buckingham HQ #
Service Charge Accounting opportunity in Watford Actively involved with service charge accounting across a mixed residential/commercial portfolio. From budgeting and year-end accounts to reconciliations and client reporting, this role is ideal for someone confident with property finance who enjoys working closely with property managers and clients. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage service charge budgets and year-end accounts. Reconcile service charge and client accounts. Code and authorise supplier invoices. Produce regular management reports. Liaise with property managers, clients, and leaseholders. Support compliance and assist junior staff when needed. About You: 2+ years' experience in service charge or property accounting. Strong Excel and accounting system skills. Detail oriented and deadline driven. Confident communicator with a client-focused approach. Why Apply? Established accountancy firm with modern systems. Hybrid working and collaborative team culture. 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. #
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Service Charge Accounting opportunity in Watford Actively involved with service charge accounting across a mixed residential/commercial portfolio. From budgeting and year-end accounts to reconciliations and client reporting, this role is ideal for someone confident with property finance who enjoys working closely with property managers and clients. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage service charge budgets and year-end accounts. Reconcile service charge and client accounts. Code and authorise supplier invoices. Produce regular management reports. Liaise with property managers, clients, and leaseholders. Support compliance and assist junior staff when needed. About You: 2+ years' experience in service charge or property accounting. Strong Excel and accounting system skills. Detail oriented and deadline driven. Confident communicator with a client-focused approach. Why Apply? Established accountancy firm with modern systems. Hybrid working and collaborative team culture. 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. #
Job Title: Senior Service Charge Accountant Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Bristol Job Summary Robert Half are proudly working with an established property services company in Bristol that are seeking a Senior Service Charge Accountant to lead its Service Charge Accounts Department click apply for full job details
Oct 13, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Service Charge Accountant Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Bristol Job Summary Robert Half are proudly working with an established property services company in Bristol that are seeking a Senior Service Charge Accountant to lead its Service Charge Accounts Department click apply for full job details
Director of Finance Greater Manchester Circa £94,300 per annum Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Closing date: 24th October 2025 First Stage Interviews: 14th November 2025 We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the Group's financial strategy, operations, and governance. This pivotal role will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with our strategic objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Business Excellence, you will lead a high-performing finance team, embed best practices, and drive continuous improvement across financial management, planning, reporting, and control. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of our business plan, adhering to financial regulations and value-for-money principles. Your leadership will guarantee that we meet all regulatory obligations while delivering outstanding service to our customers and communities. Central to this role is a deep commitment to our vision and values: doing the decent thing, staying customer-focused, acting with openness and transparency, taking accountability, fostering inclusivity and kindness, and delivering services that enable everyone to flourish. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Finance team to deliver timely, accurate financial management information aligned with strategic goals. Develop and maintain a robust financial control framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and funder requirements. Oversee treasury management, funding arrangements, and the implementation of Treasury Management Strategy. Drive the annual budgeting, business planning, and ongoing financial reporting processes. Lead effective procurement practices and development of financial policies, including fraud prevention and money laundering. Manage business partnering to support operational managers with insightful financial guidance for decision-making. Oversee rent, service charge, credit control, and payables operations ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice. Ensure timely production of statutory financial statements, coordinate audits, and lead finance systems improvements. Manage tax compliance, cash flow, loan portfolios, and long-term financial planning, including stress testing and scenario analysis. Maintain financial risk management, policies, and the Delegatory Framework, promoting best practices across the Group. Ensure accurate and timely submissions of all regulatory and statutory returns. What we are looking for; Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with senior leadership experience managing complex finance functions. Influential communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities. Inspiring leader who drives team motivation aligned with organisational values. Expert in budget setting, financial management, and strategic planning. Skilled collaborator working across teams to deliver change and development. Tech-savvy, leveraging data analytics and finance systems to enhance performance and customer experience. Experienced in shaping financial strategies, policies, and controls to ensure compliance and improvement. Deep knowledge of financial governance, controls, and processes. Proficient in advanced IT, Excel, and integrated finance systems. Effective at converting strategy into operational outcomes through cross-functional collaboration. Strong analytical skills to produce clear, insightful reports. Committed to fostering a customer-centric culture focused on service excellence. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills adaptable to diverse audiences. We offer a range of great benefits including: Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Steve Aggett, Executive Director Finance and Business Excellence. First stage in person interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 14th November 2025, please refer to the candidate pack for further details and timeframes for the role.
Oct 11, 2025
Full time
Director of Finance Greater Manchester Circa £94,300 per annum Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Closing date: 24th October 2025 First Stage Interviews: 14th November 2025 We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the Group's financial strategy, operations, and governance. This pivotal role will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with our strategic objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Business Excellence, you will lead a high-performing finance team, embed best practices, and drive continuous improvement across financial management, planning, reporting, and control. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of our business plan, adhering to financial regulations and value-for-money principles. Your leadership will guarantee that we meet all regulatory obligations while delivering outstanding service to our customers and communities. Central to this role is a deep commitment to our vision and values: doing the decent thing, staying customer-focused, acting with openness and transparency, taking accountability, fostering inclusivity and kindness, and delivering services that enable everyone to flourish. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Finance team to deliver timely, accurate financial management information aligned with strategic goals. Develop and maintain a robust financial control framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and funder requirements. Oversee treasury management, funding arrangements, and the implementation of Treasury Management Strategy. Drive the annual budgeting, business planning, and ongoing financial reporting processes. Lead effective procurement practices and development of financial policies, including fraud prevention and money laundering. Manage business partnering to support operational managers with insightful financial guidance for decision-making. Oversee rent, service charge, credit control, and payables operations ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice. Ensure timely production of statutory financial statements, coordinate audits, and lead finance systems improvements. Manage tax compliance, cash flow, loan portfolios, and long-term financial planning, including stress testing and scenario analysis. Maintain financial risk management, policies, and the Delegatory Framework, promoting best practices across the Group. Ensure accurate and timely submissions of all regulatory and statutory returns. What we are looking for; Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with senior leadership experience managing complex finance functions. Influential communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities. Inspiring leader who drives team motivation aligned with organisational values. Expert in budget setting, financial management, and strategic planning. Skilled collaborator working across teams to deliver change and development. Tech-savvy, leveraging data analytics and finance systems to enhance performance and customer experience. Experienced in shaping financial strategies, policies, and controls to ensure compliance and improvement. Deep knowledge of financial governance, controls, and processes. Proficient in advanced IT, Excel, and integrated finance systems. Effective at converting strategy into operational outcomes through cross-functional collaboration. Strong analytical skills to produce clear, insightful reports. Committed to fostering a customer-centric culture focused on service excellence. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills adaptable to diverse audiences. We offer a range of great benefits including: Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Steve Aggett, Executive Director Finance and Business Excellence. First stage in person interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 14th November 2025, please refer to the candidate pack for further details and timeframes for the role.
Capital Accountant Teignbridge District Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Capital Accountant Purpose of the Role Provide a complete financial service including responsibility for the sound and accurate recording and reporting of all financial matters relating to the Authority for the Committees/Services designated to the Accountant. To prepare and assist with the control of the relevant budgets, promote excellence in corporate financial systems and aid the professional development of the Accounting Technician. Key Duties and Responsibilities Managing and training Accounting Technician. Managing, developing, overseeing change to and integration of accounting systems, including Payroll, to ensure accurate reporting of management accounts for all levels of internal and external customers. Preparing and assisting with control (including virements, coding checks etc.) of budgets including preparing of relevant management accounts for SLT/CMT/Committee and compiling the review of Fees and Charges. Preparing final accounts in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice and including the necessary liaison with External Audit. Financial Management System Accounting and maintenance, including Business Management System control and other departmental systems and maintaining the Collection and General Fund, as appropriate. Providing financial management information and advice and other relevant liaison with customers including financial contributions to corporate groups. Capital accounting and maintaining the capital programme, leasing and financing as appropriate.
Oct 08, 2025
Contractor
Capital Accountant Teignbridge District Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Capital Accountant Purpose of the Role Provide a complete financial service including responsibility for the sound and accurate recording and reporting of all financial matters relating to the Authority for the Committees/Services designated to the Accountant. To prepare and assist with the control of the relevant budgets, promote excellence in corporate financial systems and aid the professional development of the Accounting Technician. Key Duties and Responsibilities Managing and training Accounting Technician. Managing, developing, overseeing change to and integration of accounting systems, including Payroll, to ensure accurate reporting of management accounts for all levels of internal and external customers. Preparing and assisting with control (including virements, coding checks etc.) of budgets including preparing of relevant management accounts for SLT/CMT/Committee and compiling the review of Fees and Charges. Preparing final accounts in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice and including the necessary liaison with External Audit. Financial Management System Accounting and maintenance, including Business Management System control and other departmental systems and maintaining the Collection and General Fund, as appropriate. Providing financial management information and advice and other relevant liaison with customers including financial contributions to corporate groups. Capital accounting and maintaining the capital programme, leasing and financing as appropriate.
