We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust.

As part of our Audit team, you’ll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO.

We’ll help you succeed

The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You’ll also:

• Be responsible for dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of audited entities.
• Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings.
• Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required.
• Ensure that the firm’s risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Work as part of management team with other Audit Managers within the business group (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains)
• Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing and target audit entities as well as the internal business.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.

Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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Audit Senior - London (West End) - up to £55,000Are you a newly qualified ACA or ACCA Audit Senior keen to challenge yourself in a reputable, prestigious West End firm? If so, this is your chance to be dealing with a number of high calibre clients whilst being rewarded for your hard work and efforts both financially and through internal promotions.If so, this should be a good opportunity to consider as my client who are a well established and reputable medium-sized firm are keen to bolster their team by adding a high calibre Audit Senior.You would get exposure to working on a varied client portfolio of up to £60 million turnover encompassing owner managed businesses, sizeable corporate commercial organisations and right through to a handful of international clients. The role would be very hands-on and you would get the chance to both lead and mentor juniors on audit assignments. With a good social culture within the organisation, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package as well as excellent progression prospects, this is an opportunity not to be missed.If you feel you would like to be considered for this exciting, dynamic role, then do please email your CV to Samik Roy at and call on .

Are you a Finance Business Partner who enjoys getting the numbers right before influencing decisions? Can you deliver high-quality management accounts while building strong relationships with operational teams? Do you want a role where financial insight supports real front-line housing services?

A large housing provider is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner to support operational services within a busy and high-profile directorate. This role blends strong management accounting with practical business partnering, providing reliable financial reporting while helping operational leaders understand their budgets and performance.

The position sits within a supportive finance team and works closely with service leaders responsible for delivering housing management and property-related services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Delivering clear financial reporting and commentary to support operational decision-making.
• Supporting budget holders with financial planning, forecasting and cost control.
• Partnering with operational managers to improve financial understanding and strengthen accountability for budgets.
• Monitoring financial performance across service areas and highlighting risks, opportunities and cost pressures.
• Supporting the wider finance team during year-end, including assisting with financial statements and audit preparation.

This role offers a balanced mix of technical finance and business partnering in a sector where financial decisions directly impact residents and services. You’ll be working with experienced operational teams and will have the opportunity to develop your influence while maintaining strong technical grounding in management accounting.

The office is in North London and office attendance is twice per week. The contract starts before the end of March and will run until at least the end of July.

To be considered, please meet these criteria:

• Qualified or Qualified by Experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience producing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Comfortable working with operational stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to work through complex financial data.
• Experience within housing, local government or a similar operational service environment is advantageous.

If you’re looking for a role where solid financial reporting and meaningful stakeholder engagement go hand in hand, we would be keen to hear from you.

Finance Manager / Practice Manager - Leicester

A well-established law firm in Leicester is looking to recruit a Finance Manager / Practice Manager to take ownership of the firm’s financial operations while also supporting the day-to-day running of the office.

This is a varied and autonomous role, ideal for someone who is comfortable managing the finance function while also playing a key part in practice and office management.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s finance function, working closely with and managing two legal cashiers. Alongside this, you will support the operational side of the practice, helping ensure the office runs smoothly and remains compliant with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing the firm’s accounts and finance function
• Supervising two legal cashiers
• Ensuring accounts compliance within a legal environment
• Supporting practice management and office management duties
• Assisting with regulatory compliance and operational processes
• Acting as a key point of contact for staff across the office

The firm is looking for someone who is approachable, proactive and able to work independently, with the confidence to manage their own workload and support colleagues where needed.

Experience Required

• Experience within a law firm environment
• Strong understanding of legal accounts
• Experience dealing with property transactions would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Legal Aid processes
• Previous team management or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Ability to work with autonomy and take ownership of the role

The Firm

You will be joining a friendly and supportive office of around 15 in office staff, where the successful candidate will play an important role in both the financial and operational side of the practice.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• On-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working available
• Flexible / pro rata hours may also be considered

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a broad, hands-on role with real responsibility and autonomy within a supportive firm.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge

Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 35,000 - 40,000
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Payroll Advisor to join a busy payroll operations team based in Uxbridge. This role offers hybrid working and is ideal for someone with strong payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and validate payroll submissions across the business
• Manage payroll documentation including SSP, parental pay, pensions, student loans, NI exemptions and attachment of earnings
• Support RTI submissions, payroll reconciliations and third-party payments
• Handle payroll queries from employees, internal teams and external organisations
• Process payroll adjustments including overpayments and manual calculations
• Assist with BACS recalls, faster payments and CHAPS payments
• Support auto-enrolment, year-end tasks, P11D processes and statutory reporting
• Contribute to improving payroll processes and supporting team collaboration

Requirements

• Previous payroll experience in a high-volume or fast-paced environment
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation within a supportive payroll team environment.

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I’m delighted to be supporting a highly respected, values-led and family-owned organisation, with the recruitment of an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, commercially focused finance team.

This contract is due to last between 3 - 5 Months and is a Remote position, however they would prefer a Yorkshire based candidate for occasional office visits (once or twice a month).

Reporting into a talented and supportive finance leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance and shaping key strategic decisions. Acting as the lead finance partner for one of the business units, you will:

• Lead insightful commercial performance analysis
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Provide strategic challenge and support to senior stakeholders
• Influence pricing, margin, and customer investment strategy
• Support business decisions with high-quality financial insight

We’re keen to speak with immediately available, commercially minded finance leaders who bring:

• Strong business partnering experience within a complex organisation
• A confident, insight-driven approach with excellent stakeholder management
• A commercial mindset, with experience influencing pricing or investment decisions
• The ability to work autonomously and deliver at pace

We welcome candidates open to interim only contracts, as well as those interested in temp-to-perm opportunities.

Please send your CV across to Niamh Hellewell if you’re available and interested in discussing further.

We are working with a Private Equity backed services business who are looking to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner.

In this highly visible role, you will work alongside executive and operational leaders to strengthen financial insight, accountability, and performance across the business. Acting as a trusted commercial advisor, you will use data-driven analysis to influence strategic decisions and support key growth initiatives, pricing strategies, and profitability improvements.

You will take ownership of executive-level financial reporting, delivering the monthly finance pack and providing clear, actionable insights that enable leadership teams to make confident decisions.

A key focus of the role will be leading budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, alongside detailed client profitability analysis. Your ability to translate complex financial data into clear commercial insight will help identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost optimisation, and enhanced operational efficiency.

You will also oversee project financial reporting, ensuring robust review of project expenditure and delivering accurate, meaningful reporting to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

As a senior leader within the finance function, you will lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering team, building a high-performing, commercially focused culture that supports the wider business and drives continuous improvement.

Alongside this, you will ensure strong financial governance and control across the organisation, maintaining balance sheet integrity and oversight of key account reconciliations. You will also develop robust financial models to support reporting, pricing decisions, investment cases, and long-term strategic planning.

About You

• You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in a commercially focused finance role.
• You will bring a proven track record of partnering with senior and executive stakeholders, influencing decision-making through clear financial insight and strategic thinking. Strong commercial acumen and advanced analytical skills are essential.
• Experience working with ERP systems, particularly SAP, combined with strong financial reporting expertise will be highly advantageous. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are expected.
• Most importantly, you are a confident and credible communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable challenging and influencing at senior levels.

The Audit Manager will oversee audit engagements, ensuring compliance with industry standards while managing client relationships effectively. This role offers an opportunity to lead a team within the professional services industry in Newport, focusing on accounting and finance.

Client Details

This medium -sized firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors within the professional services industry, specialising in accounting and finance. They pride themselves on delivering tailored solutions to their clients while fostering a collaborative and professional work environment.

Description

• Manage and oversee audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the audit team.
• Review audit files and reports to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and client service delivery.
• Assist in the training and development of junior team members.
• Coordinate with other departments to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

Profile

A successful Audit Manager should have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting or auditing (e.g., ACA, ACCA).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Proven experience in managing audit engagements within the professional services industry.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of £47,000 - £60,000 per annum. Dependent on Experience
• Hybrid working arrangements for improved work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and professional company culture.
• Generous holiday allowance to recharge and relax.

If you are an experienced Audit Manager looking for a permanent role in Newport within the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today.7

This is an opportunity to step into a strategic, impactful role where you can shape financial strategy, influence organisational growth, and lead a talented finance team in a values driven environment.

You will be joining an organisation that truly makes a difference, offering a blend of strategic leadership, hands on business partnering, and opportunities for innovation.

Client Details

With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and compassionate service delivery, they are committed to ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence as they continue to grow.

Description

• Drive the financial strategy behind all income generating activities
• Unlock new revenue opportunities by evaluating diverse funding streams, optimising pricing, and shaping the organisation’s income maximisation agenda.
• Act as a strategic business partner, providing insightful analysis, challenge, and guidance to operational leaders across the organisation.
• Transform complex financial data into clear, meaningful insights that enable confident decision making at every level.
• Lead financial oversight of packages of care, ensuring accurate costing, sustainable pricing, and compliance with commissioning and regulatory requirements.
• Champion digital transformation, streamlining financial processes, improving automation, and boosting data integrity across systems.
• Enhance reporting and forecasting through effective budgeting, variance analysis, and advanced modelling using tools such as Power BI.
• Inspire and develop a high performing finance team, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Shape the organisation’s future by evaluating new income streams, conducting financial due diligence, and supporting innovation.
• Strengthen governance and manage financial risk, ensuring robust controls, effective audit support, and long term organisational stability.

Profile

A successful Senior Finance Business Partner should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in the not-for-profit sector is advantageous but not essential

Job Offer

• Competitive salary to be discussed on shortlisting
• Transformation, projects and change opportunity
• Supportive and collaborative organisational culture
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Holiday buy back scheme
• Awards and events days
• Hybrid working arrangements

If you are looking for a fulfilling career as a Senior Finance Business Partner we encourage you to apply today!

Responsible to: Charity Manager.

• Primary Responsibility: Maintain accurate financial ledgers and provide comprehensive financial reporting.
• Reporting: Responsible for Management and Year-End reporting.
• Financial Operations: Manage supplier payments, VAT, and cash monitoring.
• Planning: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Asset Management: Maintain records for fixed assets.
• Compliance: Adhere to and maintain financial procedures and policies.
• Support: Provide support to the wider Finance Team and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Safety: Protect the safety and security of service users, staff, and the confidentiality of information.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience: Experience in financial management, managing budgets, and analysing management accounts.
• Qualifications: Relevant accounting experience or qualification (e.g., AAT or equivalent).
• Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Networking: Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders.
• IT Proficiency: Strong skills in IT and proficiency in Windows software.

Additional Information:

• Work Attire: Smart casual clothing with appropriate footwear.
• Training: Appropriate training provided as needed.

This is a paid position for up to 2 days a week - negotiable

£50,000-£60,000 Manufacturing SAP Hybrid

We’re recruiting a Finance Manager to join a large, complex manufacturing operation supporting both commercial and regulated programmes. This is a hands-on role combining strong technical finance with real operational business partnering.

You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and procurement teams, providing insight, control, and challenge across cost, performance, and cash.

What you’ll be doing

• Partnering with operational leaders to drive cost control and performance improvement
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews
• Owning month-end close: journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reviews, and management accounts
• Analysing labour and machine efficiency within a manufacturing environment
• Managing intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and IFRS 16 leases
• Overseeing cash flow, working capital, treasury, and short-term forecasting
• Supporting audits, VAT, statutory reporting, and banking requirements
• Driving continuous improvement across finance and purchase-to-pay processes

Systems & experience

• SAP experience is highly desirable
• Strong Excel skills
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or industrial environments preferred

Leadership

• Line management of AP and AR teams
• Mentoring junior finance staff and apprentices
• Deputising for the senior finance lead when required

About you

• Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Proven Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant experience
• Confident business partner with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment

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We are partnering with a rapidly growing insurance company, which is one of the largest and most experienced in their niche market with offices across Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. This role has been created due to recent growth and is a business that truly values the Treasury Function and you will be supporting the strategic direction of the business while maintaining day-to-day operations.They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Treasury team to carry out global treasury operations processes and support strategic projects. This role will report to the Treasury Manager in overseeing activities related to the cash management and banking-related services for the Group Companies.This includes responsibility for managing cash positions and ensuring the availability of adequate funds to meet plans and obligations, while ensuring accurate and timely transmission of cash payments and receipts.Key Responsibilities

• Execute domestic and cross-border payments in line with approved processes, internal controls, and delegated authorities.
• Process multicurrency bank transactions accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with local regulatory and banking requirements.
• Maintain bank account signatory lists and support bank account administration activities.
• Support daily cash positioning across group entities, including monitoring balances and movements across bank accounts and currencies.
• Assist in the preparation of short-term cash forecasts to support liquidity planning and operational funding requirements.
• Escalate potential cash shortfalls or timing issues to senior treasury team members in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items, working with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Adhere to treasury policies, procedures, and internal control requirements in day-to-day activities.
• Support updates to treasury process documentation and control evidence as required.
• Assist with the preparation of regular treasury management information, including cash, liquidity, and banking metrics.
• Support month-end and audit processes by providing required treasury data, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with internal finance, tax, and operational teams to ensure smooth execution of treasury activities.
• Support the execution and settlement of foreign exchange transactions in accordance with approved processes and instructions
• Maintain accurate records of FX trades and settlements for reporting and audit purposes.
• Support with the end-to-end Company Credit Card process, including administration of existing and new cards under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support treasury-related projects and transformation initiatives under the guidance of senior team members.
• Undertake ad-hoc treasury analysis and tasks as required to support the wider finance function.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, and timeliness across all treasury activities.Qualifications and Experience
• Previous Treasury experience
• High level of attention to detail, with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work within agreed deadlines.
• Well-organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively in an environment with competing deadlines and changing priorities.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving treasury or finance function.
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, functions, and time zones, demonstrating professionalism and responsiveness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and practical manner.
• Collaborative team player who builds and maintains effective working relationships across the organisation.
• Willingness to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility over time, with an openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates a constructive mindset, with the confidence to question processes and suggest improvements in a professional and considered manner.

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.

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Your New CompanyI’m currently supporting an FMCG business now looking to hire a Finance Manager to support their continued growth. They are continuing to expand into new markets and they need a strong Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations. This role involves taking ownership of detailed financial and management reporting to support growth. The role is hands on, supporting forecasting, variance analysis and performance tracking across new regions, while ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and scalable. What’s the role?Reporting into the Financial Controller, your duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and board reporting (including variance analysis)
• Month-end duties
• Preparing P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting
• Business partnering with non-finance functions
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Mentoring junior finance team members and supporting outsourced finance function
• Process improvement
• Ad hoc analysis & reporting
• Supporting strategic growth of the business

What you’ll bring:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• FMCG, Retail or Consumer Goods experience is A MUST
• Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
• Excel-savvy and comfortable with ERP systems

Why join?This is more than just a finance role. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-led culture where your voice matters. Think flexible working, a vibrant team, and real opportunities to grow with the business. They are offering a competitive salary of £60-70k + benefits.

Interested? Apply now or reach out to Tahlia Duff at Hays for a confidential chat.

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My client is a leading FMCG business looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to oversee accounting, tax, and treasury operations. This role ensures compliance with local legislation and group accounting standards (IFRS), delivers timely financial information, and drives efficiency across processes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills, business partnership experience, and a results-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting standards, local tax regulations, and internal group guidelines (IFRS).
• Manage accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee tax compliance and collaborate with internal specialists and external advisors to implement effective tax management.
• Drive process improvements, optimize cash flow, and ensure efficient receivables, credit, and liquidity management.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, ensuring segregation of duties and minimizing risk of errors or fraud.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, forecasts, simulations, and actionable recommendations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of accounting experience in multinational organizations, FMCG, or Big 4 audit firms.
• Strong knowledge of local GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Education

• CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Assistant Manager, Audit - Non-ProfitsLocation: OldburyFirm: Top 20 Practice Are you passionate about working with purpose-driven clients? A highly respected Top 20 accountancy firm is looking for an experienced and ambitious Assistant Audit Manager to join its leading Not-for-Profit team based in Oldbury.This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified auditor who wants to specialise in the charity and not-for-profit sector and play a key role in supporting a broad portfolio of clients including charities, academies, membership bodies, international NGOs, grant-makers and housing associations - many of which are Top 100 organisations or household names. The Role:As an Audit Manager, you will work closely with senior leaders and experienced partners to deliver a quality service to a high-profile client base. Your role will be hands-on, varied and rewarding, offering plenty of scope for progression within a growing and well-established team.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of audit engagements for not-for-profit clients throughout the year.
• Lead multiple teams and assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality service within budget and deadlines.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building long-term professional relationships.
• Present reports to senior stakeholders, boards and audit committees.
• Guide, coach and mentor junior colleagues within the audit team.
• Get involved in business development activities, including pitching for new work.
• Support wider assurance assignments as needed.

About You:

• ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Previous experience working with not-for-profit organisations is desirable but not essential.
• Passionate about making a difference through work in the charity and public benefit sector.
• Excellent people management, organisation and communication skills.

What’s on Offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive team culture with a strong focus on learning and development.
• Clear progression pathway within a growing national audit team.
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to work closely with partners and senior leaders from day one.

This role offers the chance to work for one of the most recognised audit teams within the not-for-profit space, all while developing your career in a supportive and values-driven environment.

Your New CompanyI’m currently supporting an FMCG business now looking to hire a Finance Manager to support their continued growth. They are continuing to expand into new markets and they need a strong Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations. This role involves taking ownership of detailed financial and management reporting to support growth. The role is hands on, supporting forecasting, variance analysis and performance tracking across new regions, while ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and scalable.

What’s the role?
Reporting into the Financial Controller, your duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and board reporting (including variance analysis)
• Month-end duties
• Preparing P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting
• Business partnering with non-finance functions
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Mentoring junior finance team members and supporting outsourced finance function
• Process improvement
• Ad hoc analysis & reporting
• Supporting strategic growth of the business

What you’ll bring:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• FMCG, Retail or Consumer Goods experience is A MUST
• Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
• Excel-savvy and comfortable with ERP systems

Why join?This is more than just a finance role. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-led culture where your voice matters. Think flexible working, a vibrant team, and real opportunities to grow with the business. They are offering a competitive salary of 60-70k + benefits.

Interested?Apply now or reach out to Tahlia Duff at Hays for a confidential chat.

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Group Financial Controller - Top 50 Firm - St Albans

Are you an ACCA/ACA qualified Accountant with previous experience gained in house, ideally with a firm of accountants or a wider professional service firm and looking for a role locally

Our client is a growing mid-tier firm of Accountants with offices in London and the Home Counties. The firm is seeking to recruit a Group FC to oversee the finance operations and provide commercial support to the business.

Group Financial Controller responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the whole firm
• Secure robust financial control and provide accurate reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide financial guidance to senior management with timely, high-quality insights to drive performance, profitability and sustainable growth

As a Group Financial Controller, you will be/have:

• ACCA/ACA qualified
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience working in house with another firm of Accountants or professional services firm
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team.

In return, as a Group Financial Controller, you will receive:

• A competitive salary and an attractive benefits package

If you are looking for Group Financial Controller, jobs in Hertfordshire, please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists.

Are you a commercially minded and hands-on Financial Controller looking for a pivotal role in a project-led environment where cash flow, margin control and financial discipline are critical? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you’ll work closely with Directors and operational teams to maximise profitability and provide clear financial insight across high-value projects.

What will the Finance Controller role involve?

• Preparing quarterly management accounts with variance analysis
• Reviewing project P&L, WIP and margin performance
• Producing rolling budgets and profit forecasts
• Managing short- and long-term cash flow forecasts
• Overseeing VAT, CIS, payroll and QIP reporting
• Managing sales ledger, applications for payment and credit control
• Overseeing purchase ledger and supplier payment runs
• Supporting systems and process improvements

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller role:

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with relevant senior finance experience
• Strong construction/project accounting knowledge including WIP and cost control
• Confident communicator able to partner with Directors and operational teams

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• 25 days holiday, company pension and company iPhone
• Office-based role with scope to shape and strengthen the finance function
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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FP&A Manager£60,000 - £70,000 plus BonusBolton / HybridExciting High Growth Manufacturing SMEAxon Moore is exclusively partnering with a highly acquisitional Manufacturing business in the Bolton area as they search for a new FP&A Manager. With great aspiration and a complex business plan, they have doubled their turnover in the last few years making this an incredibly sought after company to work for. Due to sheer growth, this is a newly created position to assist them in their next phase of expansion.Reporting to the Finance Director, this will be a highly visible and commercial role focused role supporting financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis to help drive strategic decision-making across the business.The successful FP&A Manager can expect to:

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and variance reporting
• Build and maintain financial models to support business decisions
• Produce management reports and KPI dashboards
• Provide financial insight to operational and commercial stakeholders
• Contribute to improvements in reporting processes, systems and data quality

The successful candidate will hold:

• Qualified in ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel
• Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Exposure to Power BI.

For more information regarding this opportunity please submit a CV application to Jessica Coleman at Axon Moore.

Finance Director (Ideal First-Time FD Opportunity) / Warrington / Salary £75,000 - £85,000 plus benefits.

We are proud to be exclusively partnering with our client who are a very successful, privately owned and expanding organisation based in Warrington. The business operates across the UK and as they move into their next phase of growth, they are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to lead their finance function.

This is a pivotal leadership role in a dynamic business - ideal for ambitious candidates who thrive in a fast-scaling environments and enjoys operating at both strategic and hands-on levels. They are now looking to appoint a Finance Director - this is an exceptional opportunity for either an experienced FD or an ambitious senior finance professional ready to step up into their first FD role.

The Role

The Finance Director will have full ownership of the finance function with influence at board level. Responsible for the company’s financial systems, strategy, and statutory compliance. This will include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management - with the opportunity to shape and modernise financial processes, systems, and MI.

You will be working in a supportive leadership team that values finance as a strategic partner - acting as a key advisor to the board on commercial strategy and growth. This is a hands-on leadership role but with clear exposure to growth projects, acquisitions and long-term strategic planning. A role with real autonomy, visibility and long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Support the leadership team in developing and delivering strategic financial plans. Providing insight, analysis, and commercially focused recommendations. You will play a key role in shaping future growth initiatives and business planning.
• Financial Reporting & Governance: Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, forecasts, and statutory accounts. Strengthen financial controls, policies, and governance across the organisation, ensuring full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a small finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement. Developing capability in reporting, controls, and MI as the team evolves.
• Cash & Risk Management: Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning. You will manage external relationships, including auditors and lenders. Manage banking relationships and ensure appropriate funding structures are in place.
• M&A & Investment Support: Assist with due diligence, modelling and integration relating to acquisitions or future investment opportunities. Support corporate projects and strategic financial initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting and controls.
• Experience operating at senior finance level (Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, Financial Controller)
• Ideally with experience of managing banking relationships and working with external advisers.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at board level.
• Hands-on approach with the drive to build, improve and lead.
• Involvement in acquisitions, funding discussions, or investment activity, is desirable.

To discuss this fantastic opportunity please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on

Are you ready to step into a Manager role with a brand-new team in a brand-new office, for a leading independent practice?

A leading Firm of Accountants have opened an office in Liverpool and are looking for an Audit Manager to join their expanding team, paying a salary of £57,000 - £65,000 depending upon experience and level.

The Firm specialises in Owner Managed Business, Corporate clients, SME’s and Charities and Academies. This position has arisen purely down to growth and expansion of the audit department. With 11 Partners and over 90 staff, their growth plans will provide lots of opportunity to get to Director and/or Partner level for the right people.

Benefits for the Audit Manager include:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Performance based Bonus
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Life Assurance
• Free parking
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health and wellbeing programme

To be successful as an Audit Manager you will…

• Be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Significant auditing experience
• Experience reviewing financial statements
• Experience of coaching junior members of audit staff

Your responsibilities as an Audit Manager will include

• Manage a portfolio of clients, reporting to Directors and Partners
• Reviewing statutory year-end accounts
• Briefing and overseeing staff on assignments, providing training
• Attending and presenting audit planning and closing audit meetings
• Recruitment and business development

If this Audit Manager role sounds perfect for you, then APPLY NOW