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.

What you need to do now
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Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role. #

Accountant 12-month FTC

Your new company
You’ll be joining a forward thinking consultancy that works across a range of public and private sector challenges. The organisation is growing rapidly and is committed to improving outcomes for the clients it supports. With an emphasis on adaptability, collaboration and high quality delivery, the company fosters an environment where talented people can make a meaningful impact. They are looking to bring someone onboard in a 12-month FTC, with a strong desire to transition into a permanent role.

Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
Your new company
You’ll be joining a well established, values driven organisation with a long history of delivering quality services and meaningful experiences to its customers. The business operates across multiple regions and is known for its focus on service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to people, purpose and responsible practices, this is an environment where your contribution will directly support a wider mission and long term organisational success.
Your new role
As Accounting Manager, you’ll take a lead position in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and reliability of financial information across several entities. Managing the general ledger, you will oversee the full month end close process, maintain high quality financial controls and support both internal and external audits.
You will:

• Manage timely and accurate month end close activities.
• Maintain robust reconciliations and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare audit schedules and collaborate effectively with auditors.
• Lead, develop and support a small team across key accounting areas, including fixed assets, intercompany activity and journals.
• Drive process improvements, contributing to efficiency, standardisation and automation within the finance function.

What you’ll need to succeed
You’ll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5-8 years’ experience in an accounting leadership position. A strong technical foundation in IFRS and statutory reporting is essential, along with proven experience managing close cycles, reconciliations, accruals and audit processes.
You will also bring:

• Experience working with ERP systems (ideally including major platforms such as Oracle).
• Strong leadership capability, including managing teams in multi location or multi entity environments.
• Key personal attributes such as exceptional attention to detail, resilience under pressure and a collaborative working style.

What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a forward thinking organisation that values its people and encourages continuous development. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to a broad operational finance landscape and the chance to contribute to meaningful improvements across the Record to Report cycle. Any travel requirements can be discussed with the hiring manager as part of the onboarding process.
What to do nextIf you’re a confident, technically strong finance professional looking for a rewarding fixed term opportunity with real scope to influence, develop and deliver, we’d be delighted to hear from you. #

Permanent Management Accountant/Analyst job based with a successful Oldham-based company.

About the RoleWe’re looking for a driven and detail oriented Group FP&A Analyst to join our growing Group Finance team. As the third member of our Group FP&A function, you’ll play a pivotal role in connecting our trading divisions with the Executive Team, Board, and external stakeholders.Working closely with the Group FP&A Manager, you’ll help ensure the business delivers on its strategic goals by enhancing the value and insights generated from our reporting and planning processes.
What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be involved in a wide range of activities across the finance cycle, including monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and reporting.

• Building strong working relationships with divisional and Group Finance teams
• Developing a deep understanding of our consolidation and reporting system, supporting Business Units where needed
• Processing, collating, querying, and analysing divisional and Group results
• Producing high quality reporting and planning packs for the Executive Team and external stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and mitigate errors
• Supporting the Group FP&A Manager to embed FP&A best practice across the Group
• Assisting with Budget and Forecast consolidation
• Carrying out ad hoc tasks to support the needs of the business

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of standardised reporting and planning packs
• Accurate quarterly re-forecasts
• High quality annual budgets

About YouEssentialWe’re looking for someone who:

• Is actively studying or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Has 2-3 years’ experience in a busy finance environment
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, honesty, and accountability
• Shows a strong desire to learn and grow in a fast paced business
• Has strong Excel skills
• Understands core business and finance/management accounting processes
• Can effectively manage deadlines and multiple responsibilities
• Works collaboratively and adapts well to change

DesirableIf you have:

• Advanced Excel, data manipulation or financial modelling skills
• Experience improving processes or creating standardised reporting
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation and analysis, including cash flow
• Experience with enterprise BI or planning tools such as Power BI

Why Join Us?This company offers hybrid working, on-site parking, 25 holidays and study support. Above all, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of finance experience who is eager to take the next step in their FP&A career and develop within a high performing team to include:

• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing FP&A function
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making
• Support for your professional development and qualification journey
• A collaborative, high performing team environment

What you need to do now
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Accounts Preparation Manager Leeds Top 20 Firm.

Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK accountancy and advisory practice with a strong national presence and an international network spanning more than 150 countries. The firm is recognised for its expertise in audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and is particularly well known for supporting complex, fast moving organisations across a range of specialist sectors.The firm’s ethos centres on simplifying complexity, understanding clients deeply, and helping them achieve their ambitions through high quality, commercially focused advice.
Your new role
As Accounts Preparation Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering high quality statutory accounts and managing a diverse client portfolio. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client relationships from planning through to completion, including resolving queries and ensuring smooth delivery
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and trust accounts
• Providing clear, practical technical advice to clients
• Overseeing year end and compliance work to ensure timely completion
• Training, supervising and appraising junior team members
• Leading training programmes for new joiners and supporting their development in systems and procedures
• Developing and enhancing accounts preparation processes, including procedure packs and electronic workpaper
• Supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives across the division, this role offers excellent exposure to complex clients, technical development and clear progression opportunities.What you’ll need to succeed
• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong background in accounts preparation
• Detailed working knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102
• Experience with Pro Audit, Caseware and CCH
• Strong consolidation accounting skills
• Proven ability to manage a varied client portfolio

What you’ll get in return
Hybrid flexible working, flexible benefits package, career progression, dress down and company bonus, 26 days holiday.

What you need to do now
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Head of Finance for ultra high-end Interior Design business

Your new company
An ultra high-end design business with presence in the UK and US, the company has scaled massively over the last 5 years and is now looking to professionalise operations and hire a newly created number 1 in finance reporting to the Founders.
Your new role A true number 1 role, this is part of a change plan and should be a fantastic opportunity for someone with ambition to build a function in the UK and US, alongside company growth.Duties

• Take full ownership of all financial reporting for the group.
• Lead and build a finance function capable of supporting business growth
• Produce budget and forecasts.
• Operations board seat.
• Driving cost accounting efficiencies and pricing contracts

What you’ll need to succeed

Payroll Analyst 12 Month FTC Up to £35K+ Liverpool

Payroll Analyst - 12 Month FTC Liverpool
Up to £35,000
Fully office based then 1 day remote post-probation.
Start Date: February 2026
Potential to go permanent
Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where accuracy and efficiency really matter? We are supporting a leading organisation in Liverpool in their search for a Payroll Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of a permanent role after the FTC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of accurate, timely payroll processes within a major employer at the heart of the UK’s logistics and operations sector.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering accurate, right first time monthly payroll. This includes completing detailed checks, resolving discrepancies ahead of final payroll sign off, and analysing pre payroll reports to ensure absolute accuracy.
You will collaborate closely with the wider payroll team to ensure all monthly inputs - such as overtime, allowances and flexible benefit changes - are submitted correctly. You may also support weekly payroll when required.What You’ll Bring
You will have:

• Experience processing monthly payroll in a fast moving environment
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working to tight deadlines
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including English and Maths
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• SAP experience (essential)

About the Organisation
This employer is one of the UK’s most established operators within the ports, logistics and infrastructure sector. They are undergoing major transformation and investment, with ambitious plans for growth and a long term commitment to achieving Net Zero operations by 2040. Their focus on innovation, sustainability and people development makes them an exciting place to build your career.
What’s on Offer

• Up to £35,000 salary
• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• Extensive flexible benefits, including:
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Cycle to Work
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Gym membership options
  • Retail discounts
• Strong focus on professional development - over 50,000 hours of training supported last year
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you’re looking for a busy, hands on payroll role with great development potential - and the chance for a permanent position - we’d love to hear from you. #

Company Accountant - Permanent - Well-established Manufacturing Group - Based near Stroud, Gloucestershire

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established manufacturing business, part of a larger group, to recruit a hands-on & dynamic Company Accountant for their Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire office. The role will report directly to the Financial Controller, working within a close-knit finance team. The position is hands-on, involving preparation of management accounts, assisting with budgeting/forecasting through to transactional duties including sales ledger, purchase ledger & general bookkeeping. A great opportunity to really add value in a broad accounting role, where you have involvement in all parts of the accounts. Open to finance professionals who are qualified by experience along with ACCA/CIMA studiers.
Your new role
Your key duties will involve assisting in the preparation of the management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, journal entries, P&L and balance sheet. Stock adjustments, assisting with the annual audit/annual accounts, supporting budgeting/forecasting processes, along with completing VAT returns and the HMRC processes. You will assist in sales ledger processes such as managing debtors, preparing sales invoices, intercompany invoicing, and credit control, along with covering purchase ledger processing and supplier payment runs when required. You will reconcile company credit cards, process staff expense claims, bank reconciliations, and be responsible for all accounts up to trial balance, ensuring the accuracy of bookkeeping. You will assist the Financial Controller with payroll and pension preparation, along with ad-hoc projects/duties.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered for this hands-on Company Accountant role, you will need some experience in a similar position, comfortable working with a close-knit team, with the ability to also use your own initiative. You will have key MS Excel skills, experience in a range of financial systems with excellent analytical and numerical abilities. You will be used to managing multiple workloads to deadlines, adaptable to business needs and willing to learn. You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex financial information clearly. Experience within the manufacturing sector, along with small/medium sized business experience and knowledge of Kerridge financial system would be advantageous but not essential.
What you’ll get in return
This permanent Company Accountant role offers a salary between £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependable on experience based near Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire. The role has parking on-site, along with a contributed pension scheme and the opportunity for future development/progression if wanted. A great opportunity to really add value to a varied/broad accounting role for a leading manufacturing group reporting directly to the Financial Controller.
What you need to do now
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Accounts Payable Manager - Hotel/Hospitality - London - £50k-£55k

Your new company
You will work for a London centred portfolio of hotels that combines well located, characterful properties with a modern, comfort driven approach to hospitality, supported by a strong focus on using technology to streamline and elevate the guest experience.

Your new role
In this permanent Accounts Payable Manager job, you will manage a team of five AP Assistants, dealing with any escalations that arise, alongside adopting a hands-on approach to the day-to-day running of the team and AP function. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Lead and support the day to day work of the payables team, ensuring clear direction and ongoing development.
• Oversee regular performance routines such as reviews, one to ones, and task planning.
• Keep key financial and operational policies current, working with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance.
• Ensure the team follows wider business policies and contributes to periodic reviews where needed.
• Act as a key contact for core finance and procurement systems, helping to optimise functionality and user experience.
• Maintain training materials and onboarding processes for system users and new team members.
• Oversee the full payables cycle, ensuring invoices, credits, and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Monitor commission related activity, ensuring checks, approvals, and records are handled consistently and in line with agreed standards.
• Review balance sheet items linked to payables and ensure reconciliations are completed accurately.
• Track operational performance, uphold financial controls, and work with other departments to resolve issues and minimise risk.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar AP Manager role, with people management responsibilities
• Hospitality/Retail industry experience is advantageous, but by no means essential.
• You’ll be a confident decision maker who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo.
• You will be comfortable with change and adopt a solution-focused approach, offering ideas and engaging with others’ suggestions positively.
• A strong customer-centric approach
• You’ll be an effective and motivational leader, comfortable assisting, delegating and upskilling.
• Confident and articulate communication skills with the ability to liaise with and gain the trust of senior business stakeholders (both finance and non-finance related)
• You will be a collaborative team player.
• Experience working within a global organisation.

What you’ll get in return

• Flexible working options are available with a hybrid working policy of three days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and two from home each week.
• Study support
• Exceptional career development and growth opportunities
• Hotel, dining, retail and gym discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Cash reward of up to £1,000 for referring a friend to the business
• On-site mental health first-aiders
• Monthly, quarterly and annual recognition awards
• Social events
• Paid volunteering days

What you need to do now
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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. #

Group Reporting accountant global group £90,00-£95,000

Your new company
A global, innovation led organisation operating across multiple international jurisdictions is seeking a highly skilled Group Reporting Accountant to join its high performing finance function. The business is known for its complex technical accounting environment, strong governance culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. With operations spanning multiple regions, this is an opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth and transformation.
Your new role
As Group Reporting Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant consolidated financial reporting across the international group. You will take ownership of month end and year end processes, prepare statutory accounts, and ensure adherence to IFRS and other relevant reporting standards. You will support complex technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, foreign currency, intercompany eliminations, and acquisition related adjustments. Working closely with regional finance teams, you will drive consistency in reporting, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to ongoing improvements in group wide financial processes and systems. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence best practice across a global organisation.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise and a deep understanding of IFRS. You will have experience working within a complex, mufti entity or international group environment and be confident managing consolidations, statutory reporting and technical accounting queries. Success in this role requires excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different regions. Experience gained in a listed, PE backed or fast growing organisation would be highly advantageous. What you’ll get in return
You will join a global organisation with a sophisticated finance environment and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. The role offers technical challenge, international scope and clear long term career progression. You will benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working arrangements and a supportive culture that encourages development and continuous improvement.
What you need to do now

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12 month FTC: Junior Office Cashier for a respect UK law firm. Ideal for finance talent seeking career develop

Your new company
We are partnering with a prestigious, highly respected UK law firm known for its collaborative culture, modern working environment, and strong reputation across the commercial and private client sectors. They are now seeking a junior-level Office Cashier (2+ years’ experience) to join their Finance team on a 12 month FTC.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is looking to develop within a structured, professional finance function. Legal cashiering experience is preferred, but strong candidates from wider accounts backgrounds will also be considered.
Your new role

Management Accountant - Sowerby Bridge, Halifax

Your new company
Hays is proud to be working with a national manufacturing company who are looking to add a Management Accountant to their finance function. Working closely with the Finance Director to be a key part in the day-to-day finance operations, cost control and supporting the production team. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position, being part of a close-knit finance function and taking ownership of their workload.
Company Accountant
Permanent
Full Time Hours in the Office
£35 - £50,000 depending on experience
Halifax based - Free Parking

Your new role

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Lead on Month end
• Produce budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Maintain and analyse product costings
• Monitor material, labour, and overhead variances
• Track inventory valuation (raw materials, finished goods)
• Support pricing and margin analysis
• Prepare VAT returns and liaise with HMRC
• Support statutory accounts and external audits
• Maintain strong financial controls and documentation
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
• Oversee credit control, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations
• Review inventory levels and payment terms
• Partner with production and operations to improve cost efficiency, relating to finance across departments
• Assist in analysis and asset management
• Drive process and reporting improvements
• Oversee workload of 1 other member of staff
• Support system or process upgrades

What you’ll need to succeed This job would suit someone who thrives by using their own initiative to take ownership of their workload whilst still working well as part of a small finance team and the wider teams. Some of the key things that we are looking for:

• Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong management accounting and cost accounting skills
• Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail
• Confident with Excel and accounting systems
• Enjoys working in a small, friendly, practical finance team
• Comfortable being ‘hands on’ and close to operations
• Values a grounded, collaborative & friendly working culture

What you’ll get in return

• A broad, varied role with real ownership
• Small, supportive finance team with direct access to the Finance Director
• Stable, long standing local manufacturer
• Early 2.30pm finish on a Friday!
• Free Parking
• Opportunity to influence processes and improve reporting

What you need to do now
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Accounts Payable Team Leader - Salford - £40-49,000pa - Hybrid

Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to manage a team of six Finance Assistants within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operational delivery, ensuring compliance with sector specific tax regulations, driving performance excellence, and supporting continuous improvement across the Purchase to Pay function.
You will play a key part in maintaining service standards, supporting team development, and acting as a central point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholders.
Your new role

Exclusive Head of Finance job available.

Your new company
Hays are partnering exclusively with a leading international food manufacturing business to recruit their new Head of Finance. This company is a well-established and highly reputable organisation with operations worldwide and represents a vast portfolio of iconic brands. We are seeking a highly commercial finance professional to be part of the senior leadership and drive positive growth across a multi-site operation.

Your new role

Staffordshire-based in-house tax leadership role with a focus on Transfer Pricing.

Group Tax Manager (in-house)

Staffordshire (hybrid)

to£90,000 + car allowance + bonus + pension + benefits

Your new company
The European arm of a major multinational group.

Your new role
Reporting to the finance leadership team, this is principally a stand-alone tax leadership role with a focus on transfer pricing, tax compliance, controls and reporting. Applicants will need to combine a hands-on approach with the gravitas to manage senior stakeholders and raise the profile of tax within the business.

What you’ll need to succeed
Ideally, you will possess a broad range of tax skills with an emphasis on transfer pricing. Alternatively, the role would suit a transfer pricing specialist who wants to expand their horizons and step into a broader tax leadership role.

What you’ll get in return
Fabulous commercial exposure with plenty of autonomy and responsibility.

What you need to do now
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Business Tax Senior role

Your new company
An established top-tier accountancy and advisory firm is seeking a Business Tax Senior to join its growing Cardiff-based Business Tax team. Known for its supportive, people-first culture and ranking among the Best Places to Work, this firm champions collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous personal development. You will be joining a forward thinking organisation that values diversity, agility, and genuine career progression.

Financial Controller - Lockerbie - Salary up to £50,000 per annum

Your new companyOur client, an owner managed business within the construction industry, is seeking a talented Financial Controller to join them at an exciting time of growth. With an excellent local reputation for quality, service, and workmanship, the business has expanded to achieve an annual turnover of 18 million and is now creating a dedicated in house finance function for the first time.This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director to provide financial clarity, build robust internal processes, and support commercial decision making. Previously outsourced, the finance function is now ready for an ambitious and confident individual who enjoys building effective financial systems from the ground up.
Your new roleYou will play a key role in shaping and developing the company’s financial operations.
Typical responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing all accounting procedures and reporting timescales
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and profit & loss
• Cashflow management and forecasting
• Job costing, WIP reporting, including retention management
• Quarterly VAT preparation
• Payroll Tax submissions
• CIS compliance
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit control management
• Year end audit preparation and statutory returns
• Job costing reporting, including retentions This is a fantastic opportunity to build the finance function from the bottom, implementing your own systems (Quickbooks already used) and reporting structure tailored to the needs of the business.

What you’ll need to succeedWe are seeking a candidate who can bring confidence, structure, and strategic insight to the finance function.
The ideal candidate will be part qualified or QBE with strong, relevant experience and proven ability to establish and run a finance function independently. Experience within the construction industry (highly advantageous) A proactive, hands on approach and strong commercial awareness
What you’ll get in return- Salary up to £50,000 per annum (pro rata)

• Permanent role, offering both full time and part time working options
• A unique opportunity to build and shape a finance function within a respected, growing business
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• NEST pension scheme
• Close collaboration with an engaged and supportive Managing Director
• Part of a friendly office-based team

Part Time Bookkeeper (3 Days per Week) - London - 35k FTE

Job Specification: Part Time Bookkeeper (3 Days per Week)Location: London (On site, 3 days per week)
Salary: £35,000 FTE (pro rated)
Industry: Shared Office / Flexible Workspace
About the CompanyWe are a growing shared office and flexible workspace provider offering modern, well serviced environments for businesses of all sizes. Our team is friendly, fast moving, and highly customer focused. We are looking for a part time Bookkeeper to join us on site three days per week to support the smooth running of our day to day financial operations.
Role Overview
The Bookkeeper will play a key role in managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, and supporting the Finance Manager with month end processes. This is an ideal role for someone organised, detail driven, and confident working independently in a small team environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesDaily & Weekly Duties

• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and staff expenses.
• Reconcile bank statements and payment platforms.
• Maintain an organised and up to date accounting ledger.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely payments.
• Manage credit control and follow up on outstanding invoices.

Month End Support

• Assist with accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
• Prepare financial reports and summaries for management.
• Support the Finance Manager with month end close and reconciliations.

Operational Support

• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams regarding finance queries.
• Ensure financial processes comply with company policies and accounting standards.
• Provide ad hoc administrative and finance support as required.

Skills & Experience RequiredEssential

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or similar finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and double entry accounting.
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Confident with Excel and general financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience in the serviced office, property, or hospitality sector.
• AAT qualification or working toward one.

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Three days per week in the London office (flexible which days, depending on business need).
• Pro rated salary: £35,000 FTE
• Opportunity to grow with a fast expanding workspace provider.
• Collaborative, relaxed working environment.
• Additional benefits depending on company policy (e.g., pension, perks, discounts).

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Local Government financial accountant £51,- £56k Hybrid working

Your new company
This Local Authority has a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. Ideally, you will have experience from a large or complex organisation, but local government experience is not essential as the right person will be able to bring their skills to a new sector.
Your new role
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will lead on delivering the Council’s finance services, comprising accountancy and exchequer services. This includes leading in setting the Council’s annual budget and setting the Council’s Council Tax each year. Producing the Medium-Term Financial Strategy each year and to have overall responsibility for the Council’s Treasury Management function and Capital Strategy, including the preparation and monitoring of the capital programme and its financing. You will also have responsibility for accounting for the Collection Fund and to manage a small team, including the procurement service.

It is an exciting time to join local government as there are many changes, so this role will evolve over time, and there are a lot of exciting future opportunities.

What you’ll need to succeed

Practice Accountant - Belfast - Permanent

FP&A Accountant - £50000 per annum - Belfast

Your new company
Our client has engaged Hays to find a Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant to join their team after a restructuring of the finance team. Currently looking at significant growth across the group for the next number of years the CFO is hoping to improve the support to the operational managers running the business. A market leader in their field our client offers a unique service to its customers. An award winning business that can offer an excellent working culture and the opportunity to engage directly with decision makers across the business to drive the business forward to its targets.

Your new role
As the FP&A Accountant you will be a trusted advisor to the operational business. You will build key relationships with senior stakeholders across the business delivering details management accounts, planning and analysis to support the decision making across the business. You will be an integral part of the businesses growth.

• Management accounting through to monthly reporting process including delivery of reporting packs for Senior Management Team and delivering Business Reviews
• Business partnering across various teams in the Group, delivering credible and insightful financial information and actively participating in business decision-making

What you’ll need to succeed
You will ideally be a qualified accountant who has some post qualification experience, ideally providing commercial information. You will be able to demonstrate excellent numerical and analytical skills, provide good technical accounting advise and become a trusted advisor. You will have well developed communication skills.

What you’ll get in return
You will be working in a ambitious organisation that has clear growth plans. This will offer the successful candidate opportunities to grow and develop their career. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, paying in the region of £50,000 per annum dependant on the candidate with an excellent benefits offering.

What you need to do now
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Accounts Manager - West London Accountancy Practice

Your new company
An award-winning accountancy practice recognised for its commitment to precision, innovation, and client success. Known for blending deep technical expertise with a refreshingly personal approach, the firm supports businesses of all sizes with services ranging from compliance and tax planning to strategic advisory and digital transformation.
Your new role
As a Client Manager, you’ll be the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring they receive timely, accurate, and proactive support. You’ll oversee the delivery of accounts, tax returns, and advisory work, while nurturing relationships that help clients feel genuinely supported.
Key responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors
• Act as the primary contact for client queries, providing clear and practical guidance
• Review accounts, VAT returns, management reports, and tax computations
• Coordinate workflow within the team to ensure deadlines are met
• Identify opportunities to add value through advisory services
• Support junior team members with coaching and technical guidance
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal quality standards

What you’ll need to succeed