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Accounts Senior
HAYS
Nantwich
In office
Senior
Private salary
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Accounts Senior - Nantwich

Your new company
Join a large modern regional practice known for delivering excellent client service as an Accounts Senior. You’ll become part of a successful firm who support a wide range of clients varying in size and industry. With an ambitious growth plan underway, the team is expanding, creating great opportunities for individuals who want to develop and progress.
Your new role

SOX Accountant
HAYS
London
Hybrid
Graduate - Junior
£65,000
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Recently Qualified Accountant - Infrastructure

Your new company
I am currently working with a well backed Infrastructure company, growing significantly in the UK and globally. They are looking to hire a SOX Accountant. It is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growth team!

Accountant - Long term assignment
HAYS
South East
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
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Accountant job in London

Your new company
A fast paced FMCG business based in London’s West End, seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to support our finance function on an ongoing interim basis. This role will play a key part in ensuring robust financial control across Record to Report (RTR), Order to Cash (OTC), and Purchase to Pay (PTP) processes.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, commercially aware, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment.
Your new role

Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk
HAYS
County Antrim
In office
Senior
£30,000
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Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk - Ballymena - FTC

Your new company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for operational excellence and continuous improvement. The finance team is currently undergoing a major transformation, including the implementation of a new ERP system, making this an exciting time to join and contribute to key projects.
Your new role

Finance Business Partner
HAYS
Leatherhead
Hybrid
Mid
£50,000 - £55,000
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Finance Business Partner job, Leatherhead, Surrey paying up to £55k, hybrid plus bonus

Your new company
You will be joining a growing private equity-backed group that have doubled in the last two years. Having recently made another key acquisition, they seek a talented finance business partner to support further business growth.

Your new role
Reporting into the head of finance, your role will be taking on a vital role overseeing management accounts as well as business partnering across finance and operations. On a monthly basis, you’ll be pulling together management accounts to include P&L, balance sheet and supporting commentary by working closely with the wider finance and accounting team. You’ll also create KPI packs to help the Directors in their strategic planning.
Outside of the month-end process, you’ll be working very closely with the marketing, sales and operations teams to drive better understanding of their costs relative to budget, supporting and spotting opportunity and risk. Using newly implemented systems, you’ll also help to improve the quality of the reporting.

What you’ll need to succeed
In addition to your proven management accounts skills, you should be able to evidence experience of business partnering or have the right soft skills to become successful in this role - relationship building, strong written and verbal communication and an ability to challenge the norm and to come up with fresh new ideas. Whilst an accounting qualification is preferred, if you are part-qualified or finalist and are looking to complete studies, we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer up to £55k, bonus, hybrid working and free onsite parking. As the group continues to expand, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to progress your career.

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 Chris Evans 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. #

Commercial Finance Analyst
HAYS
South East
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£55,000 - £65,000
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Commercial Finance Analyst job paying up to £65k, hybrid, bonus, benefits. Permanent job in Surrey!

Your new company
You will be joining a high-growth International group based close to Cobham, Surrey. The business is private equity-backed and thanks to recent investment, they are further expanding their operations. You’ll be joining the high-performing commercial finance team in a highly visible job supporting Ops.

Your new role
Reporting into the head of commercial finance, you will be taking on a “classic” commercial finance analyst role with a number of interesting quirks ! The business operates at regional level therefore your colleagues will be based across the UK as well as Internationally. Working very closely with the commercial leadership team, you’ll be the key finance contact and overseeing budgeting, forecasting, analytics and reporting for the division. You’ll also work closely with the leadership team to help them better understand their financials and at times you’ll also have the opportunity to work directly with key clients around pricing and contracts. This is a broad finance role with a pure commercial focus!

What you’ll need to succeed
In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/equivalent), you should be a proven operator within a commercial finance setting as well as a confident relationship builder. Whilst the organisation is large, the hiring manager seeks a background in medium to large-sized business’ with a broad, hands-on approach. Whilst there is limited accounting involved, you should have a strong foundation in accounting treatments as you’ll be liaising with the accounting team. If you are not qualified but you are very close to completing your accounting studies, please do apply!

What you’ll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer, discretionary bonus, hybrid working (you’ll be in office 2 days a week) and 25 days annual leave. Moving forwards, there will be plenty of opportunity to develop (previous incumbents have progressed to finance manager).

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 Chris Evans 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. #

Financial Accountant
HAYS
Weybridge
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£55,000
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Financial Accountant job paying up to £55k, Hybrid Working and Benefits

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established, privately owned group who are well respected in their field. With offices based across the South East, you will be in HQ, close to Weybridge in Surrey. Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be leading the day-to-day running of the financial reporting, including: preparing monthly management accounts and statutory submissions (including pensions and payroll). You’ll oversee and support the transactional team covering accounts payable/receivable as well as ensure a smooth year-end and audit process. Alongside the day-to-day, you’ll also work closely with the FC and FD in leading process improvements and system enhancements.This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working in a collaborative environment.
What you’ll need to succeedIn addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), you should have a track record of financial accounts preparation, confidence in systems (sage or equivalent) as well as intermediate - advanced Excel. You should also be an excellent communicator and able to work at all levels of a growing SME.
What you’ll get in returnCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid Working
What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chris Evans in the Guildford office for more details.

Senior Finance Analyst
HAYS
Guildford
Hybrid
Senior
£55,000 - £60,000
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Senior finance analyst job, Guildford, Surrey, paying up to £60k

Your new company
You will be joining a growing group based close to Guildford, Surrey. They have recently seen an injection of investment and are therefore looking to grow in a number of areas including finance.

Your new role
Reporting into the Financial Controller, your role will be key in supporting several departments with high quality financial analytics. You will be business partnering with Managers and Directors in each of the key head office functions, helping them to understand their financials (budgets/forecasts) as well as spotting risks and opportunities within the analytics. This role provides a unique balance of commercial partnering, influencing alongside detailed, quality-driven and high-volume analysis. You will have a great opportunity to develop/design reporting that will drive a better understanding of financials in the wider business. If you have the ability to manipulate high volume data and present it in a meaningful way, this could be a great opportunity for you!

What you’ll need to succeed
In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), you should have strong and proven skills in a financial analysis or business partnering role.

What you’ll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer, hybrid working, discretionary bonus (up to 10%), private medical and 25 days annual leave (+ BH)

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 Chris Evans 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. #

Financial Accountant
HAYS
Epsom
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£60,000 - £70,000
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Financial Accountant job, Epsom, Surrey paying up to £70k, Bonus, Hybrid

Your new company
Your new role will be at a leading organisation as a Senior Financial Accountant. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing team in a business that offers long-term career development and hybrid working.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the preparation and review of UK statutory accounts under FRS 101, monthly entity reporting, and Group reporting. You’ll work closely with senior finance stakeholders, external auditors, and Operations teams, and support a number of wider projects including systems enhancements and process improvement.
What you’ll need to succeed
In order to be successful and in addition to your qualification (ACA/ACCA), you should have strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) and experience in statutory reporting within practice or a large International business. A background in audit (Big 4) would be an advantage.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll receive a competitive salary up to £70,000 plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll also benefit from flexible hybrid working, a collaborative team culture, and excellent opportunities for progression both in the UK and overseas.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV or contact Chris Evans for a confidential discussion. #

Accounting Insight and Advisory Manager
HAYS
Milton Keynes
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
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Qualified Accountant Milton Keynes job opportunity. Family Office portfolio and Trust Account experience

Accounting Insight and Advisory Manager - Milton KeynesWe’re looking for an experienced Accounting Insight and Advisory Manager to join this team based in Milton Keynes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong experience in dealing with a Family Office portfolio, particularly those with hands-on experience working with Trust accounts and complex private client structures.

Trainee Accountant
HAYS
Newcastle
In office
Graduate - Junior
Private salary
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Salary: £26,560 - £29,480Contract: Full timeLocation: Newcastle-under-Lyme (office based)

Trainee Accountant
Are you looking to grow your finance career within a supportive and dynamic team? We are seeking a highly organised Finance Assistant to support the daily operation of the Finance Office and contribute to the effective running of financial systems across the organisation.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and wants to play a key role in delivering accurate financial information.
Key Responsibilities

  • Daily Finance Operations
  • Contribute actively as part of a busy and innovative Finance Team.
  • Monitor and reconcile all bank accounts in line with monthly deadlines.
  • Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register.
  • Prepare monthly financial journals, including accruals and prepayments.
  • Perform financial analysis to support the production of monthly management accounts.
  • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts to tight reporting deadlines. Year End & Statutory Reporting- Support the preparation of audited annual accounts.
  • Assist with statutory financial returns, including VAT submissions. Financial Controls & Systems
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the organisation’s financial procedures and promote best practice in financial management.
  • Take responsibility for cash collection systems across all entities, including tills, PDQ machines, and stock systems.
  • Help maintain accurate financial records and provide general finance administration support.
  • Monitor departmental performance against service standards to support continuous improvement. Key Attributes
  • AAT qualified and working towards a professional CCAB qualification
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Confident working with financial systems and spreadsheets Benefits (client will support / fund CIMA qualification) - Pension 6.5% employee,
  • Pension 25% employer
  • Annual Leave 24 days plus 2 weeks Christmas, Plus Bank Holidays
Senior Accountant - VAT & International AP
HAYS
Stoke-on-Trent
Hybrid
Senior
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Accountant - VAT & International APBased in Stoke-on-TrentHybridUp to £50,000 + 10% bonus

Your new role
In this role, you will take ownership of VAT and indirect tax accuracy while supporting smooth accounts payable operations across both UK and overseas entities. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager to strengthen financial processes, enhance compliance, and drive improvements within VAT and purchase ledger activities. This position offers exposure to international operations, involvement in high volume financial tasks, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast paced, growing organisation. Key Responsibilities

  • Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT and regulatory filings.
  • Review VAT postings within the purchase ledger, correcting issues and guiding the team on improvements.
  • Provide operational support and absence cover for colleagues involved in overseas purchase ledger and tax processing.
  • Drive improvements to VAT and AP procedures, aligning with current regulatory expectations and internal quality standards.
  • Collaborate with the in house tax team to identify areas of risk and implement practical mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee weekly multi currency payment runs for overseas entities.
Billing Supervisor
HAYS
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£30,000 - £40,000
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Legal Billing Supervisor Position

Billing Supervisor - Legal Sector

Role overview:

A leading law firm is seeking a driven and knowledgeable Billing Supervisor to join their finance function. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Biller or Senior Billing Specialist who is ready to take the next step in their career and oversee a high performing billing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in streamlining processes, elevating billing performance, and supporting the firm’s ongoing growth.
Your new responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the firm’s end-to-end billing and eBilling processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
  • Acting as the main point of escalation for complex billing queries, client requirements, and eBilling system issues.
  • Supervising and mentoring a small team, providing training, support, and performance guidance.
  • Working closely with Partners, Associates, and the wider Finance team to improve billing efficiency and client service.
  • Monitoring billing KPIs, producing reports, and recommending process improvements.
  • Ensuring alignment with client guidelines, legal billing standards, and eBilling platform requirements.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Strong experience in legal billing and eBilling, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Solid understanding of common eBilling platforms and client billing guidelines.
  • A proactive mindset with the ambition to step into a leadership position and take on new challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the firm.
  • High attention to detail and confidence managing complex or high volume billing cycles.
  • Previous supervisory or mentoring experience is desirable but not essential.

What you’ll get in return:

  • A genuine opportunity to progress your career into supervision, with tailored support from senior leadership.
  • Exposure to a forward thinking finance team in a respected legal business.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hybrid working and a culture that values development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping billing processes and supporting the firm’s financial performance.
Senior Accountant / Finance Manager (Global Business)
HAYS
London
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£60,000 - £75,000
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / FINANCE MANAGER - GLOBAL BUSINESS - £60-75K (DOE)

Your new company
I’m currently supporting a fast-growing global agriculture business with a strong presence across 15+ countries. They are now hiring a Senior Financial Accountant / Finance Manager to join their growing international team, reporting directly to the CFO. As this is a newly created role, the title is flexible. The business is open to candidates coming straight from practice as well as those with hands on industry expertise, however, IFRS experience is a must. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a fast scaling global organisation!

Your new role

Audit and Accounts Senior
HAYS
South East
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
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Audit and Accounts Senior for a modern firm in Peterborough

Hays is recruiting an Accounts and Audit Senior for a forward-thinking accountancy practice with offices across the UK and growing. Our client combines the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice. The team supports an impressive variety of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established companies, charities, and family businesses.This is your chance to join a progressive firm where audit, accounts, and tax come together, giving you a truly rounded technical experience and a platform for fast career development.
Job Purpose:As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you’ll be a key member of the Peterborough team, helping deliver a seamless, high-quality service across accounts preparation, audit, and tax. You’ll work closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues.
If you’re looking for a role that’s varied, client-facing, technically challenging and genuinely career-enhancing, this is it!
What you’ll be doing:- Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies

  • Prepare independent examinations for charity clients to be signed off by a partner.
  • Assist manager with client audit function
  • Assist in the preparation of cash flows
  • Liaise with clients to resolve any queries
  • Complete all assignments within the allocated budget and on time
  • Produce draft computations for clients
  • Produce year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
  • Review work undertaken by junior staff
  • Provide assistance in the development of junior staff
  • Prepare schedules for tax returns
  • Complete VAT returns

What you’ll bring:- ACA/ACCA qualified or currently studying toward qualification

  • Solid general practice experience
  • Strong IT skills and familiarity with CCH, SAPA, CaseWare and Alphatax
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team
  • Willingness to travel to clients and other offices as required
  • Highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work

You will be- Relationship-driven - trusted by clients and colleagues

  • Forward-thinking - excited by improvement and innovation
  • Accountable - takes pride in accuracy and high standards
  • Collaborative - shares knowledge and contributes to team success
  • Growth-minded - eager to broaden expertise and mentor others
  • Organised and proactive - able to juggle multiple priorities
  • Clear and confident in communication - able to explain financials simply
  • Resilient and adaptable - stays calm under pressure
  • Client-focused - invested in delivering excellent service and outcomes

What you will be offered- Competitive salary and pension

  • Workplace pension
  • Employee benefits scheme with discounts at hundreds of retailers
  • Life insurance
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • A genuinely supportive and progressive environment where your career can flourish

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. #

Payroll Officer
HAYS
Chichester
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£27,000 - £28,500
RECENTLY POSTED

Payroll Officer, Chichester, Contract, Hybrid, £27-28,500 + Benefits

The RoleIn this role, you’ll provide efficient, accurate and customer focused support across payroll and pensions services. You’ll manage a broad range of administrative and processing tasks, respond to customer enquiries, maintain essential records and contribute to the smooth delivery of specialist services. Working closely with the Team Leader, you’ll also handle more complex or technical matters, check the quality of work completed within the team and play an active role in improving processes and systems. This is a hybrid position working in the office 1 or 2 days per week.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out- You’ll be at the heart of essential services.
Your work will support schools and council employees, ensuring reliable payroll services that staff depend on every day.

  • You’ll join a culture built on strong values.
    Trust & Support, Customer Centred, Honest & Realistic- values that create a genuinely supportive and people focused workplace.
  • You’ll grow specialist expertise.
    You’ll be supported to deepen your technical knowledge in payroll and pensions and develop valuable subject matter skills.
  • You’ll work with collaborative, knowledgeable teams.
    You’ll contribute alongside HR & OD colleagues and technical specialists, with opportunities to learn, share expertise and make a real impact.

Your ImpactIn this role, you’ll ensure accurate payroll processing, provide clear guidance to customers and help maintain the smooth running of payroll and pensions operations. You’ll use your technical understanding to resolve queries, support colleagues, monitor quality and suggest improvements. Through your work, payroll services will remain efficient, compliant and consistently customer centred.
About YouYou’re someone who is detail focused, customer centred and confident working with technical information. You bring:- Prior knowledge of payroll and pensions- experience in processing and an understanding of relevant regulations.

  • Strong numeracy, accuracy and problem solving skills - able to work methodically, interpret information and make sound financial calculations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication - skilled at explaining complex information clearly to colleagues, managers and customers.
  • Good IT capability - confident using Word, Excel and large payroll systems such as SAP or similar.
  • Effective planning and prioritisation - able to organise your workload and meet deadlines in a busy, high volume environment.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement - proactive in enhancing processes and supporting others to develop their understanding. Above all, you’re committed to delivering an accurate, reliable and customer centred payroll service.
    Why Join Us- Competitive package including pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave with options to purchase additional days
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Training, development, coaching and mentoring
  • Retail, leisure and gym discounts
  • Staff networks and recognition schemes
  • Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and optional health plans

Audit and Accounts Senior
HAYS
Cambridgeshire
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
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Audit and Accounts job with a modern firm in Cambridgeshire

Hays are recruiting an Audit and Accounts Senior for a forward-thinking accountancy practice with a national presence and a people-first culture in Cambridgeshire.
About the Role:
As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be a key player in the Cambridge team. This role offers a unique blend of audit, accounts, and tax work, providing you with a well-rounded technical experience and a platform for fast career development. You will work closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies
  • Conduct independent examinations for charity clients
  • Assist managers with client audit functions
  • Prepare cash flows and draft computations for clients
  • Liaise with clients to resolve queries
  • Complete assignments within budget and on time
  • Review work undertaken by junior staff and assist in their development
  • Prepare schedules for tax returns and complete VAT returns

What my client is looking for

  • ACA/ACCA qualified or currently studying towards qualification
  • Solid general practice experience
  • Strong IT skills and familiarity with CCH, SAPA, CaseWare, and Alphatax
  • Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
  • Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team
  • Willingness to travel to clients and other offices as required
  • Highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work

You will be

  • Relationship-driven and trusted by clients and colleagues
  • Forward-thinking and excited by improvement and innovation
  • Accountable with a pride in accuracy and high standards
  • Collaborative, sharing knowledge and contributing to team success
  • Growth-minded, eager to broaden expertise and mentor others
  • Organised and proactive, able to juggle multiple priorities
  • Clear and confident in communication, able to explain financials simply
  • Resilient and adaptable, staying calm under pressure.
  • Client-focused, invested in delivering excellent service and outcomes

Salary and benefits;

  • Competitive salary and pension
  • Employee benefits scheme with discounts at hundreds of retailers
  • Life insurance
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • A genuinely supportive and progressive environment where your career can flourish

What you need to do now
If you’re looking for a varied, client-facing, and technically challenging role that will enhance your career, this is it. Apply now and join a firm where your skills and ambitions will be nurtured and rewarded.

Payroll, Pensions & HR Administrator
HAYS
Chichester
Hybrid
Graduate - Junior
£26,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Payroll, Pensions & HR Administrator, Chichester, Contract, Hybrid, £26,000 + Benefits

The RoleIn this role, you’ll provide reliable, efficient and customer focused administrative support across payroll, pensions and HR services. You’ll work on a wide variety of tasks, from setting up starters and processing changes to calculating payroll information, maintaining records and producing correspondence. You’ll respond to customer queries with clarity and confidence, and you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely processing across all areas of the service. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll also apply focused attention to more detailed or technical tasks and contribute to continuous improvements in processes and systems. This is a hybrid position working in the office 1 or 2 days per week.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out- You’ll be part of a service that keeps the organisation running.
Your work directly supports council and school employees, contributing to essential payroll and HR operations every day.

  • You’ll join a team built on strong values.
    Trust & Support, Customer Centred, Honest & Realistic- values that shape a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment.
  • You’ll develop specialist skills and knowledge.
    This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your technical understanding of payroll, pensions and HR administration.
  • You’ll work with friendly, knowledgeable colleagues.
    You’ll collaborate across HR Shared Services, learning from experienced team members and contributing to a high quality service.

Your ImpactIn this role, you’ll ensure accurate processing of payroll and HR information, respond to customer enquiries with professionalism and care, and help maintain smooth daily operations across the service. You’ll use your attention to detail and problem solving ability to carry out calculations, update records, draft correspondence and support colleagues. Through your work, you’ll help deliver a service that is efficient, compliant and consistently focused on customer needs.
About YouYou’re someone who is organised, detail focused and confident working in a fast moving administrative environment. You bring:- Good numeracy and accuracy, enabling you to make sound financial calculations and work methodically.

  • Clear written and verbal communication, so you can respond to queries, draft correspondence and support colleagues and customers professionally.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, helping you interpret information and take appropriate action.
  • A flexible, positive approach to change, with the ability to learn new systems and adapt to new ways of working.
  • Effective workload management, allowing you to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines-even under pressure.
  • Good IT capability, including confident use of Word, Excel, Outlook and large systems such as SAP or similar.

Why Join Us- Competitive package including pension scheme

  • Generous annual leave with options to purchase additional days
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Training, development, coaching and mentoring
  • Retail, leisure and gym discounts
  • Staff networks and recognition schemes
  • Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and optional health plans

Director - Group Finance
HAYS
London
Hybrid
Leader
£150,000 - £175,000
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Director - Group Finance - Insurance - London (4 days office) - £150,000 - £175,000

Your new company
A leading insurance group is seeking an experienced Director - Group Finance to oversee group level financial reporting, consolidation, IFRS 17 delivery, audit management, and to play a key role in supporting M&A activity. This is a high impact leadership role within a dynamic and growing organisation, offering significant exposure to senior executives and strategic decision making.

Private Client Tax Associate Director
HAYS
Southampton
In office
Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
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Southampton Leading Accountancy Practice Senior Hire

Our Client is a highly respected, top tier accountancy and advisory firm with an established national and international footprint. Known for their deep technical expertise and strong advisory capability, they support a diverse private client base ranging from HNWIs and entrepreneurs to complex family structures, trusts and estates. Due to continued growth across the South region, they are now seeking a Private Client Tax Associate Director to join their successful Southampton practice.
This is a key leadership appointment offering genuine progression, significant client exposure and the opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of the Private Client Tax team.
The RoleAs Associate Director, you will take a lead position in delivering high quality private client services while supporting and developing a growing team. Your responsibilities will include:Core Responsibilities- Managing and developing a diverse portfolio of private clients, delivering a blend of personal tax compliance and advisory work.

  • Identifying tax efficient opportunities, areas of risk and wider planning issues.
  • Acting as a trusted adviser-liaising directly with clients, resolving queries and providing clear guidance.
  • Overseeing workflow, ensuring tax filings and HMRC deadlines are met across your portfolio.
  • Supporting the management and development of the Private Client Tax team: conducting appraisals, providing coaching, reviewing work and fostering a high performing environment.
  • Monitoring utilisation, productivity and WIP to ensure efficient delivery and commercial performance.
  • Providing clear, confident technical guidance to colleagues and contributing to overall technical quality across the team.

About YouOur Client is seeking an experienced Private Client Tax specialist who can bring both technical capability and leadership strength.
Key Requirements- CTA, ACA, ACCA or CA (or equivalent) qualified.

  • Substantial experience within a professional practice environment, specialising in private client or mixed tax.
  • A strong technical grounding with the ability to research and interpret complex areas of tax legislation.
  • Confident managing and advising HNWIs, families, entrepreneurs and other private client profiles.
  • Exposure to multiple sectors would be advantageous, reflecting the breadth of the client base.
  • Proven capability to lead, mentor and develop others in a tax environment.
  • Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and maintain high service standards.

Why Join?- A senior leadership role offering clear progression opportunities.

  • A respected firm with an excellent market reputation and strong commitment to technical quality.
  • Autonomy to shape your portfolio and contribute to the strategic direction of the team.
  • A supportive culture that values professional development and collaborative working.

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Finance Officer (Band 5)
HAYS
Newtownards
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£29,970
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Finance Officer - Band 5 - Newtownards - Hybrid

Your new company
You will be joining a large, well established public sector organisation that delivers essential services across the region. The finance function is undergoing continued development, and the team is seeking a motivated finance professional to support effective financial planning, performance monitoring and informed decision-making. Your new role
As the Finance Officer, you will support senior finance colleagues and operational managers by providing clear, accurate financial information. Key duties include:

  • Assisting with annual budget setting and ensuring plans align with organisational priorities.
  • Supporting the development of efficiency, recovery and contingency plans.
  • Identifying financial risks early and helping agree corrective actions.
  • Enhancing the use of financial systems, reporting tools and analytical processes.
  • Producing ad hoc financial reports and resolving queries from senior management.

What you’ll need to succeed
You must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Degree + 2 years’ relevant finance experience
  • AAT/HND + 2 years’ relevant finance experience
  • Part qualified CCAB + 1 year’s relevant finance experience
  • 3 years’ relevant Band 4 equivalent experience

You will also demonstrate:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High Excel competency
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles (accruals, prepayments)
  • Ideally, experience in management accounts and variance analysis
  • Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

What you’ll get in return

  • You will join a supportive finance team offering strong public sector benefits.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Hybrid flexibility after initial training period.
  • Long term temp contract .

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.

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