Corporate Tax, CTA, ACA, ACCA. Advisory

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working with an outstanding Top 10 Global practice based in Belfast city centre, who are seeking a Corporate Tax Manager/Associate Director to join our clients’ ambitious team.
As a Manager/Associate Director, you must demonstrate depth of technical knowledge in your own service area and apply this knowledge to develop solutions to complex technical issues together with managing and leading a team in demanding assignments on a day-to-day basis.
Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. Your new role
Note that the responsibilities may be tailored depending on whether the role being considered is for Manager or Associate Director.
Manages portfolios of clients that are sizeable in both scope and scale by providing intelligent and creative solutions to client tax issues both reactively and proactively, presenting solutions to increasingly complex technical issues.
Helps lead our Corporation Tax compliance offering to large UK corporates, including large UK groups as well as UK corporates in multinational groups.
Demonstrates a sound understanding of all the specific tax issues associated with large corporates including corporate interest restriction, Country-by-Country reporting and SAO.
Actively manages the financial operations of the team and meets own financial targets set.
Takes responsibility and ownership of the client relationship and understands the needs of their business.
Participate in the tendering process for new client pitches including developing personalised proposals for each potential client.
Consults on a variety of technical areas, including the ability to identify those able to provide support in relation to technical risk.
Communicates on high quality tax deliverables, tailored to specific needs of the client.
Has a sound awareness and adherence to the firm’s risk management processes and procedures.
Leads, manages, motivates and coaches managers and junior team members by inducting effectively, giving regular feedback and completing timely appraisals.
Proactively manages own career, seeking out opportunities to work on a variety of assignments to build on existing experience.
Demonstrates an understanding of the full range of the firm’s products, services and capabilities and seeks to participate in business development activities and contributes to sales pitches, for own team as well as the wider firm.
Skills and attributes:

What you’ll need to succeed

Qualified ACCA or ACA Senior Client Accountant / Manager. career job opportunity Milton Keynes

Senior Client Accountant - Accountancy Practice
Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE

We are pleased to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm in the recruitment of a Senior Client Accountant / Manager. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for managing a client bank and leading a small team, while working closely with Partners and Directors to support the firm’s wider strategic objectives.

This opportunity would suit a qualified practice professional with strong people management experience who enjoys developing teams, maintaining high standards of compliance, and building long-term client relationships. The role offers a blend of leadership, client management, and operational oversight within a collaborative and progressive firm.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a pod of 2-4 staff alongside your own client portfolio.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and structured development to support team progression.
Managing a client portfolio of £400k (OMBs and SMEs) on the delivery of accounts, tax, VAT, and statutory work.
Monitor workflows, deadlines, and service levels across the department.
Champion quality, consistency, and effective use of internal systems.
Support the resolution of complex technical or client issues.
Work with Partners and Directors to manage key client relationships.
Attend client meetings and contribute to value-added compliance and advisory discussions.
Identify opportunities to support business development within the client base.
Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, operational projects, and cultural development.

Key Requirements

ACCA or ACA qualified with 3+ years’ post-qualified experience.
Proven people management and leadership experience within practice.
Strong client relationship management.
Commercially minded with excellent communication skills.
Comfortable working in a hybrid, multi-site environment.

What’s on Offer

Primarily based in the Milton Keynes office, with hybrid working available after an initial period.
Free on-site parking.
Private medical insurance (opt-in) following probation.
Death in service cover following probation.
25 days’ annual leave.
Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional seeking to gain more hands-on leadership and staff management while managing a client portfolio

A leading firm of award-winning, trusted accountants and business advisors looking for an Audit Director.

Your new company
Our client is a leading firm of award-winning, trusted accountants and business advisors specialising in a range of services (including audit, tax, and advisory). They are currently looking for an Audit Director to join their team based in their West Midlands office, due to exceptional growth within their Audit sector. Be a part of their highly successful team, and progress to Audit Partner while being surrounded by a very supportive, personable team with a great reputation and a professional approach.

Your new role
Your main day-to-day tasks will include helping to lead the Audit Service line (by working with other Partners), developing and implementing, overseeing the planning and execution of audits, and ensuring that all compliance is within the audit regulations and standards. Be the main point of contact for your team and clients, and build strong (and more importantly lasting) relationships with them while providing excellent advice on audit-related matters. When not working with your team/clients, identify opportunities for growth and audit service expansion while winning new businesses and fuelling further growth.

What you’ll need to succeed
The clients are looking for ACA/ACCA qualified candidates who possess a strong technical knowledge of audit regulations and standards and is able to apply those to the audit issues faced. In addition to that, you will be a strong leader and have a strong track record of successfully managing a team. You will possess business development skills enabling you to easily identify opportunities for growth and be able to build strong relationships.

What you’ll get in return
When you join this firm, you will be working in a good and, more importantly healthy company culture, with genuine good reviews from current employees. You will have the opportunity to work with the firm’s Partners who are all an active part of the team. You will be able to make use of the company benefits discussed at interview stage and have support with progression opportunities.

What you need to do now
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Management Accountant Business Partner Edinburgh Permanent Full Time Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 + Benefits

Your new company
You will be joining a purpose driven organisation that is committed to making a positive impact and delivering high quality services to its community. The culture is welcoming, supportive and energetic, with a strong emphasis on caring about the work delivered, being passionate about performance, and feeling proud of collective achievements. This is an environment where finance plays a key role in ensuring long term sustainability, providing accurate insight, and supporting better decision making across the business.

Interim Purchase Ledger job in Devon

Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk - ExeterFull Time Immediate StartBooking up to 12 months in lengthRate: Up to £20 per hour4 days per week in office - 1 day WFH
Hays are working closely with a large organisation in Exeter to recruit an experienced Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can start quickly and support a busy finance team.
Key Duties- Raise purchase orders from approved requisitions

• Log and process purchase invoices, matching to POs
• Check correct coding, VAT and approvals
• Prepare payment runs and process BACS/cheque payments
• Send remittances and handle supplier queries
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Support month end tasks (accruals, prepayments)
• General finance admin and ad hoc support

About You- Purchase ledger / finance admin experience

• Strong attention to detail
• Confident dealing with suppliers
• Good IT skills (finance systems & MS Office)
• Reliable, organised and able to work at pace

What’s on Offer- Interim role

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Supportive finance team
• Immediate start

Interim Capital Accountant job in Devon

Interim Capital Accountant - Devon (Hybrid / 1 Day per Week in Exeter)Rate: Up to £275 per day
Contract: 6 months with a possibility of a extension
Start: ASAP
Working Pattern: Remote with one day per week onsite in Exeter
About the RoleHays are seeking an experienced Interim Capital Accountant to support a public sector finance team in Devon. This assignment offers the flexibility of predominantly remote working, with the requirement to attend the Exeter office one day per week for key meetings and collaboration.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong capital accounting experience-ideally with a CIPFA background-to play a vital role in the delivery and oversight of capital programme activities.
What a Capital Accountant DoesA Capital Accountant is responsible for managing, monitoring, and reporting on an organisation’s capital programme, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards. Core responsibilities typically include:- Managing the capital programme and capital budgets, ensuring accurate monitoring and forecasting

• Preparing capital expenditure reports, analysis, and variance explanations
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, including the CIPFA Code of Practice
• Supporting the delivery of year-end capital accounting tasks (e.g., asset registers, capital financing, revaluations, and year-end audit requirements)
• Providing guidance to project managers and budget holders on capital funding, profiling, and financial controls
• Ensuring accurate treatment of capital vs revenue expenditure
• Liaising with internal and external auditors
• Contributing to financial planning, business cases, and long-term capital strategy

Key Requirements- Significant experience in capital accounting within local government or wider public sector

• CIPFA qualification or training is highly desirable
• Strong technical understanding of capital accounting principles
• Confident working independently and remotely
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support non finance colleagues
• Ability to start at short notice (ASAP start preferred)

Why Apply?- Flexible hybrid working arrangement

• Opportunity to support a high profile capital programme
• Competitive day rate up to £275 per day
• Meaningful role within a collaborative public sector team

Technical Finance Leader Wanted - Drive Rigour, Insight and Compliance Across UK, CI & Luxembourg

About Our ClientOur Client is a growing, independent financial services group specialising in fund administration, corporate services and private wealth solutions across several European jurisdictions. With a strong reputation for high quality service, technical expertise and a people centred culture, they combine forward thinking technology with a highly personalised approach. Their values reflect the way they operate: clarity, agility, confidence in decision making and a genuinely human way of working.
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a highly technical and commercially astute Group Financial Planning & Reporting Manager to join their senior finance team.
The OpportunityIn this hands on, senior role, you’ll take ownership of group-wide consolidated reporting, multi jurisdiction statutory accounts, regulatory capital and liquidity frameworks, and reporting obligations linked to new financing arrangements. You’ll bring rigour, pace and structure to a growing finance function, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the UK, Channel Islands and Luxembourg.
Key Responsibilities- Lead monthly statutory consolidated reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) under FRS 102

• Prepare and analyse normalisation adjustments for EBITDA and Net Operating Cash Flow
• Deliver quarterly covenant compliance reporting and lender packs
• Produce year end statutory accounts across multiple entities
• Build and enhance regulatory capital and liquidity models across various frameworks
• Conduct scenario and stress testing across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Interpret and apply Group Transfer Pricing principles
• Work closely with auditors and regulators, preparing clean audit and regulatory packs
• Strengthen model governance, controls, reconciliations and MI
• Partner with colleagues across all jurisdictions to align assumptions and reporting cycles

What you’ll need to succeed- You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

• Deep understanding of regulatory capital requirements and early warning indicators
• Technical expertise in FRS 102 and multi entity statutory accounting, consolidation and intercompany knowledge
• Advanced financial modelling, including scenario and stress testing
• Experience working with auditors and, ideally, regulators across multiple jurisdictions
• Confident operating autonomously in a fast moving, complex environment
• A clear, credible communicator able to distil complexity for senior stakeholders Employee Benefits- Private medical insurance, life cover, income protection and pension
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 26 days’ holiday plus birthday leave and CSR volunteering days
• Flexible working and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional study support, structured development and mentoring
• Cross jurisdiction collaboration and an engaging, supportive team culture

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 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. #

Financial Controller required for a Globally Recognised Manufacturing PLC based in South Manchester

Your new company
Your new company a lsecureeadering design and manufacturing PLC based in South Manchester. After another 12 months of impressive growth, they’re now looking to add an experienced Technical Financial Controller to join their team.

Your new role
As the new Financial Controller you will act as a key partner to the Head of Finance, playing a central role in supporting strategic decision making, driving operational efficiency, and protecting the financial health of the business. The role is integral to maintaining strong governance, accurate reporting, and full compliance. The Financial Controller holds responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial reporting while overseeing core accounting processes, statutory and group reporting, internal controls, and overall financial governance.

What you’ll need to succeed
You’ll need strong experience in financial accounting and reporting, with a track record of owning month end, year end, and audit processes. You’ll be confident managing cash flow, working capital, and core accounting areas like accruals, stock, and fixed assets. You’ll bring hands on experience with statutory compliance, VAT, and partnering across the business.

What you’ll get in return
You’ll be joining a stable, well established business that’s investing in its future and its people, giving you the chance to step into a role with genuine ownership, visibility, and influence. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary of around £65,000, enjoy hybrid working for better balance, and benefit from strong leadership support, long term career growth, and the security of being part of an ambitious yet steady organisation.
What you need to do now
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Purchase Ledger Clerk required in Avonmouth in a 100% office based role

Your new company
Avonmouth based business
Your new role
To support our busy finance function, we’re looking for a proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and great supplier relationships.What you’ll be doing

• Managing the purchase ledger from end to end
• Processing high volumes of invoices with accuracy and speed
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly
• Matching invoices to POs and delivery notes
• Preparing payment runs and maintaining up-to-date records
• Supporting the wider finance team with month-end tasks

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident communicator who can build positive supplier relationships
• Good IT skills, including Excel and accounting software
• A team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn

What you’ll get in return

• A stable, supportive business with a strong reputation in the industry
• Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your finance career
• Friendly, collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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.

Finance Manager - Cheltenham - Progressive business - Great opportunity

Finance Manager - CheltenhamLocation: Cheltenham (Hybrid)Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Type: Permanent
Sector: Growing Service/Commercial Environment
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Finance Manager to join a well established and growing business based in Cheltenham. This role is ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a position with genuine ownership, visibility, and progression.
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day to day financial operations and month-end accounts reporting to a Group Financial Controller.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the month end process and producing accurate management accounts
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles
• Providing insightful commentary on performance and variances
• Supporting the development of processes, controls, and reporting frameworks
• Business partnering with operational and commercial teams
• Overseeing cashflow, balance sheet integrity, and key financial KPIs
• Supervising and developing of one member of staff

This is a broad, hands on role offering a great mix of financial control and commercial exposure, would suit a Management Accountant taking a step up or an experienced Finance Manager.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:

• Fully qualified or Finalist (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
• Experienced in management accounting, financial control, or finance leadership
• Strong on analysis, organisation, and improving processes
• Confident partnering with non finance stakeholders
• Ambitious, proactive, and ready to take ownership of a finance function

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working based in Cheltenham
• Clear progression and professional development
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• The chance to make meaningful impact in a growing business

What you need to do now

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Intercompany Accountant at an Architecture firm in London paying 50k part qualified

Job Specification: Intercompany AccountantLocation: London
Salary: £50,000
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Qualification Level: Part Qualified (ACCA / CIMA / AAT Level 4+)
Industry: Architecture & Design
About the CompanyA leading London-based architecture and design practice known for delivering innovative, sustainable and award winning projects across commercial, residential, and public sectors. The firm operates globally, with multiple international entities requiring strong financial governance and seamless intercompany reporting.
Role OverviewThe Intercompany Accountant will manage all intercompany accounting activities across the firm’s global entities. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of intercompany transactions, reconciliations, cost allocations, and statutory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with project accountants, finance managers, and international offices to support a smooth month end and year end close.This is an ideal role for a part qualified accountant looking to step into a more complex, international finance environment within a creative industry.
Key Responsibilities: Intercompany Accounting & Reconciliation

• Manage and reconcile all intercompany balances across UK and international entities.
• Ensure intercompany charges (fees, recharges, management costs, project allocations) are processed accurately and in line with group policies.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly intercompany statements and work with overseas offices to resolve mismatches.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Support the month-end close process, ensuring all intercompany journals and adjustments are posted accurately.
• Prepare intercompany-related schedules for audit and statutory reporting.
• Assist with year-end eliminations and consolidation support where needed.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Review current intercompany processes with the aim of streamlining workflows and improving control.
• Implement best-practice procedures aligned with group finance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards (IFRS), and external audit requirements.

Operational Finance Support

• Work alongside project teams to ensure project-related intercompany recharges are accurate and appropriately documented.
• Assist finance leadership with ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and cross-entity financial queries.
• Participate in system enhancements and finance transformation projects as the firm continues to grow.

Key Skills & ExperienceEssential

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4+).
• Strong understanding of intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and multi-entity environments.
• Experience working with international entities, multicurrency accounting, or group structures.
• Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Clear communicator able to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services.
• Knowledge of project accounting environments.
• Exposure to IFRS and group consolidation processes.
• Experience with systems such as Deltek, Netsuite, Dynamics, or similar.

Benefits

• £50,000+ salary
• Study support for ACCA/CIMA
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in London office)
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Modern, design-led office environment
• Opportunities for progression within a global, design-focused organisation

Your new role
You will be joining a well established and reputable law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a stable, supportive environment. This is an office-based role in Central London.

What you’ll need to succeed

Finance Analyst, Basingstoke, Full Time, £45K to £50K PA plus benefits, 12 month FTC

Finance Analyst Location: Basingstoke (Fully Office-Based)Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)Salary: £45,000 - £50,000Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pmSystems: Ideally SAP & Power BI, with strong Excel capabilityExperience: Large, complex business environment essential

About the OrganisationA large organisation with a global footprint is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Finance Analyst to join its Basingstoke office on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This role sits within a high performing finance team and provides crucial support across reporting, analysis, and business partnering within a complex operational environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys ownership, thrives in a data-driven role, and brings a proactive, problem-solving approach.Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver end to end reporting and analysis for designated business areas.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly management information packs.
• Support completion of Group Controlling reporting packages including Order Intake, Backlog, Sales, and Headcount.

Controlling & Performance Management

• Track business performance against rolling monthly forecasts (Sales, EBIT, Cash).
• Identify lead times, project delays, and forecast gaps while partnering with operational teams.
• Provide data for commission calculations and manage the monthly accruals process.

Receivables & Account Reconciliation

• Manage trade receivables, including reconciliations, payment allocations, and resolution of outstanding queries across business streams.

Transport & Logistics Reporting

• Act as subject matter expert for Transport BI interfaces, ensuring accurate reporting on transport costs, cancellations, customer recovery, and supplier reconciliations.
• Manage accruals related to transport and logistics activities.

Business Partnering & Ad Hoc Support

• Provide ad hoc analysis to support Finance Business Partners, regional teams, and key stakeholders across the organisation.

Candidate Profile

• Part qualified or fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Strong analytical skillset and experience in similar role, with advanced Excel; SAP and Power BI experience preferred.
• Background in a large, complex business environment is essential.
• Confident communicator capable of working cross functionally and influencing decisions.
• Highly organised, detail oriented, and driven to enhance processes and reporting accuracy.

Your new company
We are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established accountancy firm based in Fife. With a strong reputation for supporting clients across a diverse range of industries, this firm places employee wellbeing at the heart of its culture. They actively promote a healthy work-life balance, ensuring there is no expectation of overtime, even during the busy January tax season. The team is known for being friendly, collaborative, and welcoming, and the business offers clear opportunities for career progression. As the firm experiences a period of significant growth, you will have the chance to contribute to strategic decisions that will shape its future.

Your new role
As Tax Manager, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy and responsibility. Your role will focus on building strong client relationships, providing expert tax advice, and identifying opportunities to maximise tax efficiency. You will also play a key part in business development, helping to attract new clients and strengthen the firm’s market presence. In addition, you will lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring they are supported and developed to achieve both individual and organisational goals.

What you’ll need to succeed
To thrive in this position, you should bring:

• A recognised qualification such as AAT or CTA (or equivalent)
• Experience in a managerial role within an accountancy practice
• A proven ability to win new business and develop client relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of coaching and managing junior staff
• Confidence in promoting your firm and its services to prospective clients

What you’ll get in return
This role offers a competitive salary reflective of your experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. You will enjoy:

• A genuine work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth and progression
• 33 days of annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

What you need to do now
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Finance Administrator required for a business in Aztec West on a full time hybrid basis

Your new company
Aztec West based business

Your new role
Step into a role where finance isn’t just about spreadsheets - it’s about powering a business forward. Based in the buzzing Aztec West business park, this Finance Administrator position puts you right at the heart of a fast paced, ambitious company that thrives on sharp thinking, slick processes, and people who love making things happen.What you’ll be doingYou’ll be the engine behind the scenes, keeping financial operations running smoothly and confidently. Expect variety, ownership, and the chance to make a real impact. Your day-to-day could include:

• Managing invoices, purchase orders, and supplier payments with accuracy and flair
• Supporting month end processes and helping the finance team hit key deadlines
• Reconciling accounts and keeping financial records organised and audit ready
• Acting as a go to contact for internal teams and external partners
• Also get involved in sales ledger and credit control
• Getting involved in reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement projects
• Bringing fresh ideas to streamline processes and boost efficiency

Why this role is excitingThis isn’t a back office job - it’s a chance to be part of a collaborative, energetic team where your work genuinely matters. You’ll be surrounded by innovation, supported to grow, and encouraged to shape how the finance function evolves.

• A dynamic environment in one of the South West’s most vibrant business hubs
• Real progression opportunities for someone who wants to build a long term finance career
• A role with variety, autonomy, and the chance to influence smarter ways of working
• A team that values personality as much as skill, and celebrates people who bring ideas, energy, and initiative

What you’ll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a finance administration role
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Team player
• Able to work full time on a hybrid basis

What you’ll get in return

• Flexible working options available.
• Parking.
• Friendly team to work with.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF #

A biotechnology business in Oxfordshire seeks a qualified accountant to join them as Head of Finance.

Your new company
Our client is a pre-revenue biotech who has just secured a successful series A raise. They are seeking an ambitious and technically excellent Head of Finance to serve as the CFO’s operational “co-pilot” during a transformative period for the business. This is a rare opportunity to join at an inflection point where you’ll have genuine ownership over building, professionalising, and scaling the finance function, while working in a fast-paced, science-driven environment that values pragmatism and growth alongside financial rigour.

Your new role

Interim FP&A job in Cornwall

Interim FP&A LeadLocation: Bodmin area (Hybrid) - 3 days a week in office and 2 days WFH
Contract: Interim (6-12 months)
Salary: Up to £350 per day Start: ASAP
Your New CompanyHays are working with a respected organisation who are seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Lead to support its senior finance team during a period of strategic planning and organisational development. This organisation is recognised for its strong values, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering high quality services to its customers and communities.
Your New RoleAs the Interim FP&A Lead, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s financial planning capability. You will take responsibility for:Financial Planning & Business Modelling- Leading the preparation of accurate, timely financial and business plans.

• Developing long term financial models, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning tools.
• Producing high quality insight to support senior decision making and long term sustainability.

Cashflow & Financial Insight- Overseeing cashflow forecasting, liquidity monitoring and future funding requirements.

• Providing clear, data driven insight to inform strategic conversations and resource allocation. Controls, Governance & Reporting- Ensuring financial records and planning tools comply with relevant regulatory, legislative and internal requirements.
• Supporting the development of a data driven finance function, ensuring planning processes are efficient, consistent and well controlled.

Stakeholder Engagement- Working closely with senior leaders, operational managers and cross functional teams.

• Providing financial guidance, business partnering support and strategic insight across the organisation.
• Deputising for the Director of Finance where required.

What You’ll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will bring:- A recognised, fully qualified accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent).

• Strong experience in financial planning & analysis, business modelling and long term forecasting.
• Excellent Excel and modelling skills, with the ability to develop and refine complex financial models.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to streamline processes and improve financial insight quality.

What You’ll Get in Return- Flexible hybrid working

• Opportunity to work in a values driven, community focused organisation
• Ability to influence strategic decisions at senior leadership level
• Competitive interim day rate
• A meaningful role that directly contributes to long term organisational sustainability

What To Do NowIf you’re an experienced FP&A professional looking for your next interim assignment in the South West, please get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Client Accountant. Hybrid working. Permanent role. Full-time. £35,000. Birmingham city centre

Your new company
A leading property services organisation is seeking a Client Accountant to join its established accounting team. Working across both rural and residential portfolios, this role offers excellent variety, hybrid working, and long term career development within a respected national business.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys client interaction, managing their own workload, and being part of a collaborative finance team.
Your new role

In-house Indirect Tax Manager offered as a fixed-term contract. Can be primarily remote.

Indirect Tax Manager (in-house) - 14 month fixed term contract

Midlands but can be primarily remote if required.

c£60,000 + bonus + benefits. Role can be offered on a full-time or 4 days per week basis.

Your new company
A major UK group.

Your new role
Taking responsibility for VAT compliance preparation in the UK and reviewing overseas advisors with foreign subs. Managing VAT related projects and providing a business advisory service.

What you’ll need to succeed
A background in VAT compliance gained either within the profession or another industry group.

What you’ll get in return
A very flexible role which offers an interesting workload.

What you need to do now
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New Financial Accountant job available - 12-18 Month FTC

Your new company
A leading organisation within the support services sector is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its Finance Department on a fixed term contract. This role is based at the company’s head office in Norwich and offers a 37 hour working week, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid working model of 3 days in office per week. This is a well-established organisation with a broad range of services and products and will be working within a tenured and supportive finance operation.
Your new role We are looking for a fully qualified Financial Accountant with strong technical expertise and a sound understanding of business taxation, including (but not limited to):

• Statutory reporting
• VAT & Corporation Tax
• PSA returns

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing statutory accounts in line with applicable international and UK accounting standards
• Supporting cash flow forecasting, modelling, and monitoring for the wider Group
• Producing the monthly Group finance pack for internal distribution
• Preparing VAT return workings and associated reconciliations
• Overseeing corporation tax return preparation in collaboration with external advisors
• Assisting with the external audit process and liaising with internal auditors as required

Permanent Purchase Ledger job - Based in Dudley

Your new company

Hays are working with an organisation who are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, timely payments to suppliers, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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