The Diocese of Gloucester is the Church of England in and around Gloucestershire, led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek. We are looking for an experienced, high-calibre Finance Director who sees beyond the balance sheet to the vision and people behind the numbers. This is a rare opportunity to use your senior financial expertise to support a diverse network of worshipping communities and create positive social change.

This is a complex and varied role with real scope to help shape our financial leadership. The Finance Director provides strategic and operational financial leadership for the Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance (GDBF), ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the diocese in support of its vision of LIFE Together - sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so people may know life in all its fullness.

As well as financial strategy, financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance, risk management, and leadership of the finance function, the Finance Director is a trusted adviser to the Diocesan Secretary, Bishops Senior Staff Team, and the Board of Finance, enabling informed and confident decision-making.

This is an exciting and wide-ranging role, with oversight across the diocesan finances and its other charitable entities. It calls for energy, emotional intelligence and strong leadership, along with a clear alignment with our mission and an understanding of how that purpose shapes and motivates our people.

To explore the role further, discover how to apply, or connect with one of our team, visit our microsite: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/gloucester/

Role closes on Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11.59pm.

Please submit your application with your personal email address to ensure you receive acknowledgement of receipt.

Please note, to ensure confidentiality, applications submitted under a work email address will not receive acknowledgement of receipt.

Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you’ll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO.

We’ll help you succeed

The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders.

You’ll be someone who is comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value.

You will be someone with:

• ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent.
• Educated up to degree level or CTS.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site.
• Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.

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

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

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect are one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

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

We’re looking forward to the future

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

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

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

Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you’ll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO.

We’ll help you succeed

The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders.

You’ll be someone who is comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value.

You will be someone with:

• ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent.
• Educated up to degree level or CTS.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site.
• Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.

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

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

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect are one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

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

We’re looking forward to the future

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

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

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

Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business.  Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges.  If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place.

We’ll help you succeed

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice.  That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

You’ll be someone with:

• An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues
• Project and staff management experience
• Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients
• Experience of dealing with client senior management
• Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent
• Demonstrable post qualified experience

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

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

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.  From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.  At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

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

We’re looking forward to the future

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

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

Ideas | People | Trust

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

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward.

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry.  As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth.  Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role.

BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world.  You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals.  Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice.  That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively.  You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

You’ll be someone with

• A degree level education and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent with demonstrable post qualified experience.
• An interest and experience of delivering the Tax strategic framework with regular involvement with tax planning and complex tax issues.
• Ability to manage the successful delivery of commercially viable and technically excellent advice to a variety of clients involving tax due diligence, structuring, international and other advisory work and including liaising with specialists in other tax teams and overseas BDO offices to manage their input
• Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions
• Experience of people management.
• Experience of leading large scale or complex projects within own area of expertise.

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

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

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.  From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side.  Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.  At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

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

We’re looking forward to the future

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

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

Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward.

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth.  Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role.

BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world.

You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals.  Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career.

We’ll help you succeed

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

As market leaders, the award-winning Real Estate & Construction tax team at BDO serves a wide and exciting range of domestic and international companies with UK operations. It’s your chance to experience a focused and unique blend of the highest level of technical expertise along with extensive experience in commercial transactions.

This industry continues to grow rapidly, so there are always new challenges or opportunities that you can take on. At the heart of our success are the strong and progressive relationships we build with our clients and colleagues. With a focus on continuing development and exposure to clients and senior partners, you’ll have all the freedom you need to grow your career.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Understanding of and previous experience within UK corporate tax compliance

• Some experience of providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to primarily corporate groups, but may include partnership tax returns and non-resident landlord income tax returns

• Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions

• Ability to manage a small client portfolio

• Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients

• Some experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders

• Keenness to develop a career within the real estate profession

• Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent

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

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

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

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

We’re looking forward to the future

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

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

Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed.

The team comprises a mix of ‘home-grown’ (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients.

We’ll help you succeed

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice.  That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team.

You’ll be someone with:

• Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT.
• In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT
• Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director.
• Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities
• Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients
• Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients
• Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management
• An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate
• CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent

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

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

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.  From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.  At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

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

We’re looking forward to the future

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

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

Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward.

We’ll help you succeed

Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm’s key sector teams.  Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams’ growth through their contribution.

You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team.  So if you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward.

Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector.  You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients.  You will also:

• Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools.
• Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection.
• Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice.
• Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience.
• Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person.
• Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis.
• Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues.
• Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area.
• Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change.
• Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others.
• Lead projects of limited scale or complexity.

When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with:

• An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues
• Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients
• Experience of dealing with client senior management
• Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent
• Demonstrable post qualified experience

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

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

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

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

We’re looking forward to the future

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

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

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

Ideas | People | Trust

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

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business.  Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges.  If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry.  As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth.  Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role.

BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world.  You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals.  Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice.  That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively.  You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

Role Overview

This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients.

Responsibilities

To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients

• There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio
• Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria
• Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff
• Liaise with HMRC
• To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience
• Ensure that the firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review
• Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent
• Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues.
• Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area.
• Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change.
• Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others.
• Lead projects of limited scale or complexity

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

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

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.  From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side.  Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.  At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

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

We’re looking forward to the future

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

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

Anderson Knight Recruitment are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Rewards Assistant to join our clients People team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing and supporting the administration of employee benefits and reward programmes.

You will work closely with HR, Finance, Payroll to deliver a seamless payroll and rewards experience for employees.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Support

• Assist in preparing and processing monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain and update employee payroll records (new starters, leavers, salary changes, etc.)
• Validate timesheets, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Respond to payroll queries from employees in a timely and professional manner
• Liaise with external payroll providers where applicable
• Support compliance with tax, pension, and statutory requirements

Rewards & Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits schemes (pensions, healthcare, bonus schemes, etc.)
• Support annual salary review and bonus processes
• Maintain accurate records of benefits enrolment and changes
• Assist with reporting and analysis related to pay and reward data
• Contribute to reward benchmarking and data collection exercises

General Support

• Ensure payroll and rewards processes are compliant with company policy and legislation
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information securely
• Support HR projects and audits as required

About You

• Previous experience in payroll, HR administration, or finance support
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and HR/payroll systems
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Discreet and able to handle confidential information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development

Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

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

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

We’ll help you succeed

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

• Act as audit lead - the expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner.

• People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion.

• Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level.

• Technical Skills

  • ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent.
  • Educated up to degree level or CTS.
  • Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major businesses, including listed (full list and AIM) firms with international interests.
  • Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
  • Able to demonstrate the development of an industry network.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

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

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

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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Finance Manager Job Description

Week 1

To Produce Monthly Management Accounts packs

Including Accruals, Prepayments, Payroll Journal, Deferred and Accrued Income, Intercompany

Support with Bank reconciliation, Credit Card & Recharges

Week 2

Monthly Forecasting- IMP

Payroll reconciliation & Update staffing on IMP

Balance sheet reconciliations

Monthly Payroll Variance check & Staff Duty Reconciliation

Update Cash Flow statement

Week 3 & 4

SCA Bids (17 April )/Business cases

Procurement support to budget holders

Presenting Forecast and Monthly accounts to Head Teacher

Banking of Fundraising

Bacs Payments - Weekly check and approve

Other

Line Management of 2x Finance officers

Oversee Accounts Receivable/Payable

VAT Submission

Review funding statements with budget holders i.e. EHCP

Provide information to support Audit

Business Planning

Liaise with Budget holders and stakeholders

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years’ experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time, Flexible working hours

Work Location: Hybrid - Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a growing organisation based in High Wycombe.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the transition of payroll from an external provider to an in-house function. This is a hands-on role suited to a Payroll Manager with proven experience building internal payroll systems and managing payroll within a growing business.

Payroll Manager Role:

As a Payroll Manager, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function for a workforce of circa 360 employees. You will play a key role in system selection and implementation, moving away from the current Sage Line 50 platform and ensuring payroll is futureproofed to support ongoing business growth and acquisitions.

Payroll Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the transition of payroll from an outsourced provider to a fully in-house payroll function
• Select, implement and manage a new payroll system (currently using Sage Line 50)
• Process end-to-end monthly payroll for circa 360 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage all statutory reporting including HMRC submissions, pensions and year-end processes
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including salary reviews, benefits schemes and incentives
• Develop payroll policies, procedures and internal controls
• Support TUPE processes for new acquisitions and business growth
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll, compensation and benefits queries
• Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure seamless reporting and compliance

What They Are Looking For:

Essential:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Payroll Manager or in a senior payroll role
• Proven experience bringing payroll in-house from an external provider
• Strong system implementation experience
• End-to-end UK payroll expertise including HMRC, pensions and statutory compliance
• Compensation and benefits experience
• Confident working with payroll systems (currently Sage Line 50)
• Experience processing payroll for a multi-site workforce

Desirable:

• Experience supporting payroll through TUPE transfers
• Exposure to payroll in a growing or acquisitive business

Payroll Manager Key Attributes:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Confident decision-maker
• Strong communicator at all levels
• Proactive and process-driven
• Comfortable working in a stand alone role, in fast-growing environment

If you’re ready to take ownership of a growing in-house payroll function as a Payroll Manager, we’d love to hear from you.

The Finance Assistant will support the accounting and finance department by managing financial records and performing essential bookkeeping tasks. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in finance while contributing to the organisation’s success.

Client Details

The company is a small-sized organisation. It is recognised for its focus on delivering quality services and maintaining high standards in its financial operations.

Description

The Finance Assistant’s responsibilities include:

• Maintain and update financial records accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor budgets and track expenses to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to support overall financial goals.
• Ensure payroll processes meet statutory requirements and guidelines.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance department as needed.

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• A background in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in financial matters.

Job Offer

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary ranging from 30,000 to 32,000.
• Standard benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the accounting and finance department.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Finance Assistant, we encourage you to apply today!

We are seeking a Transactional Supervisor to oversee and manage the accounts payable and receivable functions at this global Marketing business. This permanent role in Leeds requires strong organisational skills and expertise in transactional finance processes.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable organisation within the Marketing industry, known for its commitment to excellence. As part of a larger group, they have global presence and are continuing growth in 2026.

Description

• Lead the AP and AR team, ensuring workloads are balanced and daily priorities are clear.
• Support team development through coaching, training, and regular 1-to-1s, and act as the main escalation point for queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed credit terms.
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the finance system and month-end deadlines are met.
• Oversee correct VAT treatment and records for sales, purchases, and expenses.
• Set up and maintain strong processes for client and supplier onboarding.
• Be involved with new system implementation, streamlining and implementation of processes.

Profile

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and support transactional finance teams.
• Working knowledge of Sage or similar accounting packages is advantageous.

Job Offer

• 35,000 to 40,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave + banks + birthday + mental heath day.
• More great company benefits.

Morgan McKinley are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller to join a leading FMCG business for a critical contract period. This role focuses on bridging technical financial management with system-led process improvements during a transitional period.

As an integral part of the finance leadership team, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring a seamless month-end close and providing robust management reporting.

This role is paying 450 - 500 a day dependant on experience with hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Month-End Close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP standards.
• Manage complex financial controls, including prepayments, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as the functional expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring data integrity and system optimisation.
• Provide high-level commercial support and management reporting to key stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a “hands-on” finance professional who can hit the ground running without a lengthy induction.
• Systems: Advanced proficiency in Business Central is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Experience: A strong background in the FMCG/Consumer Goods sector.
• Qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience.

A fantastic opportunity for a senior finance professional who wants to work in a charity where the employees are as important as delivering the mission. This role might appeal to an established accountant or auditor who would like to learn more about managing operations such as IT, human resources, charity governance and transformation management. There is scope for this role to grow with you over the next few years. In 2026, we will be introducing a new version of our CRM system and we d like to migrate from Sage Line 50 to Xero. We re looking for someone who s enthusiastic about embracing and managing changes to our systems. You ll bring energy and enthusiasm to the team, ensuring financial functions are carried out efficiently, effectively, accurately and in a timely way. You will be supported by a knowledgeable and experienced team. You'll focus on managing and improving financial processes, ensuring that the Leadership Group have up-to-date and accurate records for reporting to the Board, preparing the accounts for audit each year and improving processes.

Project Accountant - Finance Transformation (Oracle ERP/EPM)London / Hybrid6-Month Contract£550-£650/day (outside IR35)Arthur Financial have partnered with a London Market insurer, who are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support the delivery of a finance modernisation programme involving Oracle ERP/EPM. The programme is currently mid-implementation, and the team requires an experienced finance professional who can quickly integrate into the project and support key workstreams across data migration, reconciliations, and system validation.Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Oracle ERP/EPM finance systems
• Perform data migration validation and reconciliations across finance systems
• Investigate and resolve financial data anomalies
• Assist with system testing and configuration validation
• Support finance users during implementation and knowledge transfer
• Work closely with finance, project, and IT teams to ensure smooth delivery

Requirements

• Insurance accounting experience (ESSENTIAL)
• Experience supporting ERP/EPM implementations (Oracle highly desirable)
• Strong reconciliation and data analysis skills
• Ability to problem solve and investigate financial data issues
• Experience working on finance transformation or system implementation projects

This is a great opportunity to join a large-scale finance transformation programme already underway, where you can make an immediate impact. If you’re open to discussing the role, please apply or contact me directly.

Reports to: Financial Controller

Location: Horsham

Summary

This role will support the Financial Controller and Finance Director in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of management accounts, provide financial analysis to support decision making, and contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements
• Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations to support financial reporting and balance sheet integrity
• Analyse stock movements and stock group performance, ensuring accurate reporting
• Produce management information and analysis to support informed decision making
• Assisting with the year end audit process
• Provide financial and business analysis and ad-hoc reporting as required by senior management
• Assist with the preparation of forecasts and undertake variance analysis at agreed intervals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and controls

Essential Skills and Experience

• Part qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience
• Experience in a finance/accounting role in a commercial environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and suggest improvements
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyse large data sets
• Able to complete tasks under pressure and in a timely manner all the while observing a high level of attention to detail

Person Specification

• Ability to work independently while contributing to the overall team objectives
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels
• Commercial awareness with an interest in understanding the wider business
• Ability to deliver to agreed timeframes
• High level of motivation, a positive attitude and willing to commit to our core values
• Ability to demonstrate a methodical, organised, and flexible approach to work
• Proactive approach and seeks opportunities to improve processes and reporting

What we offer

• Excellent induction & training program
• Supportive working environment
• Working hours 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Day off on your Birthday
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Eyecare scheme

Qualification

• AAT Qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA

Location: Reading, BerkshireSalary: £55,000 - £65,000Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Reading is looking to appoint an Accounts Manager - Technical Lead as part of its continued expansion.

This role is ideal for a technically strong general practice professional who enjoys being the point of reference for complex matters. As Accounts Manager - Technical Lead, you will manage a small portfolio of more complex clients while providing technical oversight, review, and guidance across the wider team.

The role

As Accounts Manager - Technical Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of complex general practice clients
• Reviewing accounts and tax work prepared by others to ensure quality, compliance, and consistency
• Providing technical support on areas such as FRS 102, group and consolidated accounts, UK subsidiaries of overseas entities, VAT, and corporation tax
• Acting as the technical sounding board for Team Leaders and Managers
• Liaising with auditors and external advisers where required
• Supporting process improvement and helping raise technical standards across the office

The person

To be successful in this Accounts Manager - Technical Lead role, you will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or strong QBE background)
• Ideally 3+ years post-qualified experience within accountancy practice
• Strong technical grounding in general practice accounts and tax
• Confidence reviewing work and advising others, rather than purely producing
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach

CTA or ATT would be advantageous but is not essential.

The firm

The firm is a well-established and growing general practice in Reading, operating with local autonomy while benefiting from the backing of a wider national group. The culture is professional and modern, with an office-first approach and sensible flexibility for experienced staff. The client base is varied, and there are genuine long-term progression opportunities.

Working pattern

This is an office-based role, with an expectation of being in the office most days. Flexibility is available where appropriate for senior staff to work from home occasionally or manage personal commitments.

Salary and benefits

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and technical capability
• Competitive benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within the firm and wider group

If you are a technically strong Accounts Manager or Manager looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and relied upon, this opportunity is well worth a conversation.

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

About the Company

Navari Talent is supporting a well-established technology business in the search for a Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join their growing team. With recent Private Equity backing to support the next phase of growth and development, the leadership team is strengthening the finance function to bring greater structure to reporting, processes and financial oversight.

With around 60 employees, the business combines the stability of an established organisation with the pace and entrepreneurial culture of a growing company.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a key number two within the finance function, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance while supporting the wider business, including the development of financial processes, reporting and controls.

You will gain exposure to commercial decision-making and senior leadership discussions, working closely with the CFO and other members of the executive team. This includes visibility into the financial drivers of the business and involvement in conversations that shape strategic priorities.

For finance professionals looking to broaden their experience beyond core reporting, the role offers valuable exposure to board-level and executive decision-making, providing a strong platform for those aspiring to progress into future financial leadership roles.

This position would suit someone comfortable working in a hands-on environment where processes are still evolving, and where they can contribute ideas and improvements as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function
• Manage the monthly close process and preparation of management accounts
• Ensure strong financial controls, processes and technical accounting standards
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and external reporting requirements
• Work closely with the CFO on financial planning and key business initiatives
• Mentor and support members of the finance team
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting structures
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to support operational decision-making

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 2 years PQE
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience working in small to mid-sized businesses or entrepreneurial environments
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of the finance function
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior members of a finance team
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to suggest and implement improvements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business

Exposure to international operations or multi-entity environments would be beneficial but is not essential.