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Director or Partner for Global Mobility Tax Team in a Top International Firm of Chartered Accountants

Your new company
Join a prestigious international Chartered Accountancy firm renowned for its excellence in providing top-tier financial and advisory services. With a global presence and a commitment to innovation, the firm offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development.
Your new role
As a Partner/Director in the Global Mobility Tax team, you will lead a dynamic group of professionals, providing strategic tax planning and compliance services to multinational clients. Your role will involve advising on complex cross-border tax issues, managing client relationships, and driving business development initiatives to expand our global footprint.
What you’ll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will need:

• Extensive experience in global mobility tax, preferably within a top-tier accounting firm.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional qualifications such as ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent.

What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a flexible and supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.
What you need to do now
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This leading property management business is recruiting for a Head of Client Accounting

Your new company
Join a leading national property consultancy known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering high quality client service. You’ll be part of a growing Client Accounting function driving excellence across major contracts.

Your new role You’ll lead the Birmingham client accounting team, overseeing day to day financial operations, month end reporting, budgets, and forecasts. Acting as a senior technical expert, you’ll streamline processes, enhance KPIs, support contract mobilisation, and ensure RICS compliance while working closely with senior stakeholders.

Management Accountant - Hybrid (12-16 month mat cover)

Your new companyHays Accountancy & Finance are recruiting a Management Accountant to join a not-for-profit company in a dynamic finance team based in Newport. This is a 12-16 month maternity cover opportunity offering hybrid working (2 days a week in the office), a competitive salary package, and a host of employee benefits. If you’re part-qual, newly qual or studying with a passion for management accounts, and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Your new roleYou will be carrying out management accounting duties relating to forecasting, budgeting, month end tasks. Ideally you would have strong Excel skills where you have had some form of experience on Pivot Tables and VLookUps. It isn’t essential, but it is desirable that you have an understanding of Power BI and SQL.
What you’ll need to succeedTo be considered for this role, you’ll need to either be studying towards an accounting qualification or be close to having that qualification completed. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as have strong Excel skills as stated above. You will also be happy with a 12-18 month mat cover role.
What you’ll get in returnThis role offers a salary up to £45,000 per annum, plus annual cost of living increases. You will have hybrid working conditions, 33 days of annual leave and up to 11% pension contribution! You’ll also be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about its people, customers, and the environment.
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 us directly for a confidential discussion. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you’re exploring new opportunities, we’d be happy to help you find the right fit.

Bookkeeper, Perm, HYBRID, Num 1 in Finance post

Your new company
As Bookkeeper, you will play a key role in supporting the Property Manager and wider finance team. You will take ownership of a range of accounting responsibilities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient daily operations. This is a varied and hands-on role covering bookkeeping, statutory returns, reconciliations, service charge accounts, and preparation for audit.

Your New Role

R&D Tax Manager, CTA, ATT

Your new company
Hays client are one of the largest accountancy firms in Northern Ireland. We have over 29 years of experience, offering comprehensive accountancy solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across the UK and Ireland.
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented R&D Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring the smooth processing of claims from inception to submission. In this role, you will lead a team, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with R&D criteria while maintaining high-quality reporting standards. You will also play a key role in client engagement, delivering educational seminars, improving record-keeping processes, and handling HMRC enquiries.

Your new role
Key ResponsibilitiesManage portfolio of clients from inception to review
Ensuring smooth processing of jobs from information collection through to submission
Organise workflow to ensure prompt completion of jobs
Manage team throughout the R&D process and ensure deadlines are met
Organise educational seminars with clients and present either in person or via Teams
Work with clients to improve their record keeping and approach
Interview clients with junior staff and ensure all R&D criterion are being met
Deal with any HMRC enquiries that may arise
Ensure Reports are complete and of a high standard before final review by Senior Tax Manager/Director
Assist in the training of junior staff
Business Development

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Degree level accreditation - engineering/software or other relevant technical area
Excellent report writing skills
Comfortable in client facing role
Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
Experience of R&D calculations preferable but not essential
Experience of working as part of a team and managing staff
Able to manage both staff and jobs to ensure all relevant deadlines are met

What you’ll need to succeed
BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries and benefits, including pension, benefits hub, and an agile working policy.
We provide continuous training and development opportunities, as well as mentoring and coaching from senior staff.
We have a diverse and inclusive culture, where you can work with colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives.
We have a strong social responsibility ethos, and we support various charities and community initiatives
We have a fun and friendly atmosphere, where you can enjoy social events and team building.

What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Forensic accountant, chartered accountant, forensic chartered accountant

Job Specification: Newly Qualified Forensic AccountantLocation: Belfast City Centre Employment Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Forensic AccountingClosing Date: 30/11/2025About UsWe are a leading specialist forensic accountancy practice, renowned for delivering expert financial investigations, litigation support, and fraud analysis across a wide range of sectors.

Our team combines technical excellence with commercial insight to provide robust, defensible findings in complex cases.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a newly qualified forensic accountant (ACCA or ACA) with a passion for investigative work and a keen eye for detail.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to high-profile forensic engagements from day one.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of forensic reports for use in legal proceedings, regulatory investigations, and dispute resolution
• Analyse financial records, transactions, and data to identify irregularities, patterns, and potential fraud
• Support senior forensic accountants in case management, client communications, and expert witness preparation
• Conduct interviews and gather evidence in support of investigations
• Collaborate with legal teams, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies as required
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with professional standards and ethical guidelines

Candidate RequirementsQualifications:

• ACCA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)
• Preference for candidates with 6-18 months of experience in forensic accounting (e.g., internships, secondments, or junior roles)

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex findings clearly
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Proficient in Excel and financial modelling; experience with data analytics tools is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Curious mindset with a genuine interest in investigative work

What We Offer

• Exposure to diverse and challenging forensic cases
• Structured training and mentorship from industry experts
• Clear progression path within a growing practice
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Your next move: a varied, hands on in house tax role with great salary & benefits

Tax Analyst, Bournemouth/HybridSalary: DOE
Hybrid Working: 2 Days in the Bournemouth Office Full Time: 35 Hours per week
Permanent
Are you looking to take the next step in your tax career and join a fast paced, forward thinking organisation? Hays is delighted to support our client in recruiting a Tax Analyst to join their dynamic Group Tax team. This is an ideal first move in house for someone with a solid grounding in tax or finance who wants a varied, hands on role with fantastic career development opportunities.
About the RoleReporting to the Tax Manager, you will support across the full spectrum of business taxes - including Corporation Tax, VAT, Employment Taxes, IPT and international tax matters. You will gain exposure to a wide range of compliance responsibilities, financial reporting, tax governance and business partnering. This is a collaborative, people centred environment where your contribution will make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
This is a great opportunity to build on your foundations and learn as you will be involved in the end to end management of various tax processes, including:

• Preparing VAT group returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and reviewing partial exemption and attribution details.
• Completing PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations and working closely with HR and other teams
• Managing preparation of UK corporation tax computations and reviewing tax sensitive expenditure
• Overseeing compliance for short term business visitors, liaising with international colleagues
• Assisting with tax accounting under IFRS, including liaising with audit teams and posting tax journals in SAGE.
• Maintaining dashboards for international tax reporting (CbCR, Pillar 2, transparency, transfer pricing)
• Ensuring strong tax governance controls and accurate documentation
• Acting as a trusted business partner, offering clear and practical tax guidance
• Supporting various ad hoc projects, including tax automation and process enhancements

What You Need to Thrive- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance role with some tax exposure and an interest in specialising in tax

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, strong organisation and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast moving environment

What’s in It for You?You’ll benefit from an impressive rewards package that includes:- Performance based bonus

• Pension up to 12% (6% employer match)
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Life assurance - 4x salary
• A wide range of additional perks, rewards and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, collaborative workplace with strong wellbeing and development values
• This organisation is widely recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work and is committed to diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

How to ApplyIf you’re ready to take the next step in your tax career, apply today through Hays. #

Purchase Ledger, Co. Tyrone, Perm, Excellent flex

Your new company
A long established and growing organisation based in Dungannon is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger to join their finance and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly environment where accuracy, teamwork, and initiative are valued.

Your new role

• Processing supplier invoices and matching to POs and delivery notes
• Managing supplier queries and statement reconciliations
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs
• Maintaining accurate ledger records and documentation
• Handling calls, emails, and customer queries
• Providing administrative support to the office/accounts team
• Maintaining filing systems and office supplies
• Supporting with document preparation, reports, and day to day tasks

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts administration
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage your workload and work independently

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary £30,000-£32,000
• Flexible working within core hours
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
• Access to company benefits

What you need to do now
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Group Financial Controller - Bristol £90,000 - £95,000 - Hybrid (3 days Bristol / 2 days WFH)

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are partnering with a high growth, PE-backed international group to appoint a Group Financial Accounting Controller on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a flagship role within a complex, multinational environment, offering exceptional exposure across Group Finance, senior leadership and cross-functional project teams. You’ll take ownership of Holding Company Accounting and Project Accounting across a global footprint, leading a high performing team and acting as a key technical authority within the Group.
Your new role
In this role, you’ll lead the Group Financial Accounting function, managing and developing the team while driving ongoing improvements across processes and controls. You’ll take responsibility for Holding Company Accounting and Reporting, overseeing management accounting for UK and European entities, reviewing monthly results, managing intercompany structures, multi currency reconciliations and funding flows, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. You’ll also play a key part in statutory accounts preparation and the year-end audit, working closely with a Big 4 auditor and ensuring accurate, timely delivery of all requirements. Alongside this, you’ll oversee project accounting across multiple territories, ensuring accurate spend tracking, IFRS compliant treatment, and strong collaboration with Finance, Operations and Project teams. The role also includes involvement in transfer pricing and wider Group initiatives, from reviewing recharge calculations to supporting licence fee arrangements, rebuilding management recharge processes and contributing to restructuring, refinancing and other group level projects.
What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for an ambitious, high calibre finance professional with a Big 4 background and at least five years’ experience in a senior accounting role within a complex multinational group. You’ll bring strong IFRS expertise, solid experience reviewing statutory accounts, and proven leadership capability gained in demanding, fast-paced environments. Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and influence senior stakeholders with confidence.

What you’ll get in return
The role offers a competitive package of £95,000-£100,000, supported by a strong benefit offering that includes private healthcare, 26 days’ holiday with buy/sell options, and paid professional subscriptions. You’ll also have access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits, alongside flexible hybrid working with three days in the Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-profile Group role within a PE-backed environment and gain valuable exposure at a senior level.

What you need to do now
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Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Part Time job, Wimborne, Dorset

Part Time Credit Control / Sales Ledger (Hours available between 25 and 30 hours a week - these can be worked in line with school hours, or three / four full days)Wimborne - fully office-based £30k pro rata

Your new role:This role has become available due to pending retirement. Working as part of a small, friendly finance team, you will focus on credit control and sales ledger duties. You will be responsible for keeping aged debt levels to a minimum, reducing risk to the business and accurately administering the sales ledger. Duties will include:

• Chasing due and overdue payments, via telephone and email
• Resolving invoice related queries to ensure prompt payments
• Running credit checks and setting suitable limits
• Monitoring customers against credit limits and making commercial decisions to reduce risk to the business
• Placing customers on stop and releasing orders as required
• Arranging payment plan as required
• Allocating payments
• Reconciling accounts
• Aged debt reporting

What you’ll need to succeed:
You will be a career credit controller who has a proven track record of successfully collecting payments and keeping aged debt to a minimum. You will have strong relationship building ability, and be able to deliver excellent levels of customer service, while still ensuring that payments are collected. Good attention to detail, and high levels of numeracy are also needed.

A growing organisation in Hull is recruiting a Management Accountant

A large and growing group organisation based in Hull is recruiting a Management Accountant.

Working closely with the Managing Director or a manufacturing site, but with a dotted line into the Group Finance Director, you will have responsibility and autonomy to shape the finance function within your site.

The ideal candidate will have management accounts experience and be either fully qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). If you have motor industry experience, then this would also be an advantage but not essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in line with group reporting deadlines and standards
• Production and analysis of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow information
• Completion of monthly accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Detailed financial analysis of dealership performance across all departments (new & used vehicles, aftersales, parts, service, etc.)
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, with clear commentary for both site management and group finance
• Preparation and submission of manufacturer composite and performance reports
• Monitor and control vehicle stock, stock funding, margins, and WIP
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, internal controls, and governance requirements
• Act as the main finance liaison between the dealership and group finance, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Support the year-end accounts process and audit requirements
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to dealership management

What you need to do now
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Tax Manager required for this global business

Your new company

I’m working with an exceptional organisation, a leader in its field, that is currently looking to recruit a Tax Manager to sit in its finance team based in West London. Head quartered overseas the business has been established in the UK for over 50 years and is part of a wider global group that employs more than 250,000 staff in over 350 companies worldwide.

Your new role

Reporting into the Financial Controller the Tax Manager will play a key role that will take responsibility for all aspects of Indirect tax compliance for the UK Head Office and branch offices across Europe (principally in Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and Finland). The individual will be representing the company and will be the main point of contact for dealing with tax authorities and external tax advisors within the UK and across Europe when managing tax queries and preparing tax reports and submissions.
It is therefore imperative that you can build good working relationships with people from a diverse range of cultures and be an initiative-taking leader to ensure returns and tax reports are accurate and submitted within timescales.
You will also be responsible for monitoring transfer pricing ratios, preparing transfer pricing documentation and collaborating with other departments within the Company to achieve transfer pricing targets.
This role will ideally suit an individual that has been working in an in-house tax manager role for a few years and is now looking to develop their career and broaden their tax knowledge.
What you’ll need to succeed

• Degree qualified
• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or similar)
• A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience ideally in a multinational corporation
• Solid understanding of the VAT rules for domestic and cross-border transactions
• Sound experience of other Indirect Taxes UK
• Experience of dealing with transfer pricing issues / documentation
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good computer skills - Word and Excel (intermediate to advanced level for Excel is mandatory)
• An ability to take full responsibility for your area of Finance
• A flexible approach to your work and an ability to multitask effectively and work to tight deadlines.

It would also be desirable to have a good knowledge of UK corporation tax.
What you’ll get in return

Flexible working options available, a good basic salary and bonus as well as a good pension and benefits.

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.
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Payroll Assistant - Public sector - Sheffield - Full Time - Hybrid working - Up to £26,400 - Temporary - DBS

Your new company
You’ll be joining a well established public sector organisation with a strong commitment to service excellence and employee support. The finance team is dedicated, collaborative, and driven by accuracy and reliability. You’ll be part of a function that plays a vital role in ensuring colleagues receive a seamless and dependable payroll experience.
Your new role
As a payroll assistant, you’ll deliver an accurate and compliant payroll service, handling salary changes, statutory payments, deductions and manual calculations.
You’ll support the smooth running of payroll systems while also managing key pension administration tasks, including preparing estimates, updating records and issuing notifications.
You’ll act as a main contact for payroll, tax, NI and pension queries, ensure payrolls balance correctly, process third party payments, manage HMRC documentation, maintain accurate data and support reporting deadlines.
The role also involves regular liaison with internal teams and external bodies, as well as general administrative duties. This is a varied position combining routine processing with technical problem solving.
What you’ll need to succeed
Previous experience within payroll, ideally handling complex or high volume workloads.
understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
Ability to perform accurate manual calculations for gross to net checks.
Experience working with computerised payroll systems.
Excellent accuracy, organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong communication skills and a professional approach when handling queries.
A commitment to confidentiality, compliance and data integrity.
What you’ll get in return

• Immediate start in a supportive and collaborative team
• Ongoing temporary contract
• Opportunity to make a real impact during a busy period

Your new company
I am currently working with a Transportation company, and they are looking to hire a Senior Finance Business Partner. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced and commercial team, working closely with senior stakeholders.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, your responsibilities will be:

• Lead the financial planning and analysis process for key business areas, including budgeting and forecasting
• Financial modelling and scenario planning
• Provide commercial and financial leadership on cross-functional initiatives
• Financial reporting and performance reviews
• Process improvements in financial systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Work closely with executive stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior finance business partners and analysts

What you’ll need to succeed
You are currently a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager in a heavy sector industry. Ideally, you have a background in the transportation sector. Excel is essential, Oracle Fusion is desirable.

A public sector organisation are recruiting multiple Interim External Audit roles.

Your new company
A high-profile public sector organisation.
Your new role
We are hiring multiple Interim External Auditor roles for a large public sector organisation to start in early 2026. The main intake is to start in mid-April, but there will also be a number of positions starting in mid-January and the assignments will run until mid-July.
What you’ll need to succeed

Tax Manager or Senior Manager; Tax compliance and reporting - Nationwide

• Senior Manager / Manager - Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services
• Location: UK (Hybrid)
• Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Are you ready to take the next step in your tax career with a global leader in professional services? Hays is partnering with a major international firm to recruit an experienced Senior Manager or Manager for their expanding Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS) team.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high performing practice that works with some of the world’s most prominent multinational organisations. You’ll play a key role in delivering complex tax accounting and reporting engagements, shaping advisory projects, and supporting clients through an increasingly demanding regulatory landscape.
Your New RoleAs a senior member of the TARAS team, you will:- Lead the delivery of complex tax compliance and reporting engagements, ensuring technical accuracy and exceptional quality

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Manage a portfolio of advisory and consulting projects, ensuring timely and high quality delivery
• Collaborate with specialist tax teams across the wider business
• Support business development activity, converting opportunities into engagements
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Contribute to internal initiatives that drive a high performance culture

What You’ll Need to SucceedWe’re looking for a driven, technically strong tax professional with:- Strong tax accounting skills and a solid understanding of relevant accounting standards

• Significant experience in UK tax accounting and group tax reporting
• A background in corporate tax, either in practice or in house
• Experience leading audit of tax engagements
• Proven capability in delivering complex advisory projects
• Understanding of tax process improvement and controls
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• A collaborative, people focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment

Qualifications (one of the following):- ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA

• HMRC Tax Inspector (full Technical Training Course)
• Law qualification with relevant tax experience

What You’ll Get in ReturnYou’ll be joining a firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers:- Exposure to high profile international clients

• Clear career progression and opportunities to lead major projects
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office
• A competitive total rewards package
• An inclusive, supportive culture where you can be yourself and thrive

What You Need to Do NowIf you’re ready to lead, influence, and make a real impact in a global organisation, we want to hear from you.Apply today or contact your Hays consultant for a confidential discussion #

Exec Director of Finance - Birmingham - up to £70K

Your new company
You’ll be joining a Birmingham based Further Education organisation committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences and strong outcomes for its students and community. As Executive Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s financial strategy and ensuring long term sustainability.

Management Accountant job in Corsham

Management Accountant job in Corsham
Your new role
Duties will include:

• Ensuring the ledgers are correct at period end, including posting journals, accruals & prepayments
• Ensuring Inter-company postings are correctly posted on time
• Ensuring all sales and purchasing activities are posted in time for month end, working with central AP team
• Month end responsibility for timely and accurate reporting, engaging with business managers to confirm accounting accuracy
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate month-end reporting and cost control
• Communicate financial information clearly and concisely to non-finance stakeholders.
• Balance sheet reconciliations completed with supporting documentation for audit
• Provide variance analysis (vs. budget, forecast, prior year) where possible actionable insights

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Proven experience in financial budgeting and forecasting
• Experience of achieving performance targets and delivering to strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain productive working relationships
• Experience in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency

What you’ll get in return

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Parking
• ASAP start

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 on your career. INDHAF #

Project Accountant Needed for exciting upcoming project - £70,000 - Hybrid - Enstone

A fast growing organisation in the renewable energy sector is embarking on a significant programme of large scale construction projects across multiple UK locations. To support this expansion, we’re looking for a Project Accountant who can bring structure, clarity and commercial discipline to complex capital delivery.This role sits at the heart of project performance - ensuring financial accuracy, strong cost control and clear visibility of risks and opportunities throughout the build cycle. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands on environment and enjoys partnering closely with project and commercial teams.
The RoleYou’ll be the financial lead across several major construction projects, acting as the link between on site delivery teams, commercial functions and senior leadership. Your focus will be on building reliable financial frameworks, keeping forecasts tight, challenging cost movements and ensuring the business has a clear view of project health at all times.
Location: Enstone (2 Days PW Onsite)
Salary: Upto £70,000

Key Areas of Responsibility:Financial Control & Reporting

• Build and maintain financial structures that mirror project delivery plans
• Ensure costs are captured accurately across work packages and project phases
• Track spend against budget and provide meaningful variance analysis
• Support the creation and maintenance of baseline budgets and cashflow plans
• Manage accruals, prepayments and month end reporting cycles

Forecasting & Performance Insight

• Produce detailed cost to complete forecasts and keep them updated as projects evolve
• Work with project teams to reflect progress, risks and programme changes
• Highlight early signs of overspend and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare clear dashboards and performance summaries for senior stakeholders

Commercial & Contract Support

• Build a strong understanding of contract structures and commercial obligations
• Review supplier payment applications and ensure alignment with milestones
• Support the assessment of variations, claims and compensation events
• Ensure all changes are properly authorised and reflected in financial forecasts

Supplier & Claim Management

• Validate contractor invoices and ensure supporting evidence is in place
• Track variations and claims, ensuring appropriate provisions are made
• Provide financial analysis to support dispute resolution where required

Risk, Governance & Compliance

• Feed financial insight into project risk registers
• Quantify exposure from delays, inflation or supply chain challenges
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement and Commercial teams
• Support board level reporting and investment updates
• Drive improvements in reporting, systems usage and financial processes

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in construction project accounting (energy, utilities or infrastructure ideal)
• Solid understanding of WBS structures, cost loaded programmes and project networks
• Experience managing multi million pound capital projects
• Commercially aware with experience handling variations and contract administration
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence with ERP/project accounting systems
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred

Shape commercial performance and partner with leaders in a dynamic Finance role with real impact.

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, challenging performance and driving value? Do you want to use your financial expertise to support a leading consultancy on its journey towards a more sustainable future?
Hays are recruiting a Finance Business Partner/Business Controller on behalf of a major global consultancy, based in Southampton, offering flexible working, a great benefits package and clear career development in the future. Your new roleAs Finance Business Partner/Business Controller, you will join a specialist finance team supporting the UK business and collaborating closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally. You will be a key partner to senior management, providing insightful financial analysis, challenge and guidance to support decision-making and improve performance. Your key responsibilities will include: Business Controlling & Advisory - Act as a proactive, forward-looking finance partner focused on value creation

• Attend management meetings and present financial results and insights
• Proactively identify and flag risks and opportunities, and follow up on agreed actions
• Manage and analyse working capital, including WIP analysis and contingency management Reporting & Analysis - Oversee Income Statement reporting and deliver clear variance analysis
• Perform root cause analysis on key drivers including staff costs, margins, billing ratio and non-productive time
• Prepare management reporting packs and commentary for senior stakeholders
• Support ad hoc financial reporting, including year-end audit requirements
• Lead project analysis and reporting, including customer and project profitability, project mix versus targets, and risk/opportunity assessment Planning & Forecasting - Manage the budgeting and forecasting process in consultation with business leaders
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are robust, accurate and owned by management Continuous Improvement - Take an active lead in identifying and implementing finance and process improvement initiatives
• Contribute to enhancing tools, reporting and ways of working across the Business Finance team What you’ll need to succeed- A strong academic background with a recognised professional finance qualification (ACA, CIMA or equivalent) or working towards
• Proven commercial finance / business partnering experience
• Good understanding of project accounting, financial and management accounting principles
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, particularly in Excel
• The ability to engage, challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels while maintaining strong commercial awareness
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build positive business relationships

What you’ll get in returnYou will join a forward-thinking, foundation-owned consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability, responsibility and long-term value.
Benefits package will include: - A flexible, hybrid working environment

• Competitive employer pension contribution
• Life assurance / death in service
• Income protection insurance
• Annual bonus scheme (performance-based)
• Option to buy or sell holiday
• Enhanced family leave policies (maternity, adoption, paternity)
• Private medical insurance or medical cash plan (role-dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Discount platform / employee perks portal
• Charity volunteering opportunities You can also expect: - Ongoing investment in your professional development
• Supportive leaders who are guided by clear leadership principles
• An inclusive, open and collaborative culture where you are valued as an individual
• The opportunity to work on inspiring projects alongside experts across buildings and related sectors
• The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and characteristics, and providing a supportive environment where everyone can flourish.

What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this Business Controller opportunity in Southampton and feel you have the skills and experience to succeed, please apply with your CV today or give me a call to discuss the role in more detail. #