Location: Merthyr Tydfil or Cardiff

The BUSY Group UK is seeking a UK Financial Controller to lead the finance function across our UK operations. This role is responsible for financial control, reporting, statutory compliance and the development of the UK finance team.

You will work closely with the UK Head of Operations and Finance and collaborate with Group Finance in Australia to ensure consistent reporting standards and financial discipline across the organisation.

This is a senior finance role suited to a qualified accountant with strong technical capability, experience managing a finance team, and ownership of financial reporting and control in a multi entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Finance leadership
• Lead and manage the UK finance function across all entities
• Line manage and develop finance staff
• Establish clear reporting standards and financial discipline across the team

Financial reporting and control
• Own the monthly close process across UK entities
• Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts
• Produce board ready reporting packs
• Maintain general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strengthen internal financial controls
• Lead audit preparation and manage external audit processes

Budgeting and financial analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting process
• Prepare forecasts, reforecasts and financial models
• Provide financial analysis to support operational planning
• Prepare financial budgets and analysis for tender submissions

Statutory compliance
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP
• Manage relationships with external accountants and tax advisers
• Ensure VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE processes are compliant and timely
• Maintain statutory and Companies Act filing requirements

Cash flow and risk management
• Lead rolling cash flow forecasting
• Monitor working capital and liquidity across UK entities
• Identify and escalate financial risks where required

Systems and process improvement
• Improve reporting efficiency and finance processes
• Support finance integration of acquisitions and system improvements

Skills and Experience

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts
• Experience managing external audit processes
• Experience operating in a multi entity environment
• Experience managing and developing finance staff
• Strong financial control and reporting experience

Desirable

• Experience in education, training, charity or government funded sectors
• Knowledge of Charities SORP

Requirements

• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Enhanced DBS check required

A leading, operationally complex organisation is seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join their senior leadership team in Watford. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the financial direction of a business that values clarity, collaboration, and impactful decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and other senior leaders, ensuring that financial planning, forecasting, and analysis are delivered with precision and integrity.

What you’ll do:

As Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will play an instrumental role in shaping both short-term forecasts and long-term strategic plans. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure that all aspects of financial planning are aligned with organisational objectives. You will be responsible for delivering insightful analysis that supports critical business decisions while maintaining rigorous standards of data quality. By managing a dedicated FP&A team, you will foster an environment focused on continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement. Your ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations will be essential in supporting the CFO’s agenda and enabling the wider leadership team to achieve their goals.

• Take full ownership of forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes across profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet for the entire organisation.
• Deliver accurate 12-month rolling forecasts as well as comprehensive three-year strategic plans based on clear drivers and robust assumptions.
• Conduct scenario planning exercises that clearly articulate risks and opportunities to inform business strategy.
• Produce high-quality performance analysis and reporting to ensure senior stakeholders have forward-looking insight for effective decision-making.
• Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and central functions to provide actionable support for commercial decisions and resource allocation.
• Contribute expert input into investment appraisals, commercial projects, and resource deployment across the business.
• Work alongside the CFO to craft clear narratives behind financial results for presentation to senior leadership teams.
• Manage and develop a small FP&A team by overseeing forecasting cycles, preparing performance packs, and conducting variance analysis.
• Drive consistency in data quality and automation initiatives to ensure a single trusted version of financial information is maintained throughout the organisation.

What you bring:

In this Head of Financial Planning and Analysis position, your background should reflect significant exposure to complex organisational structures where stakeholder engagement is key. You will bring deep technical knowledge of all aspects of financial planning-from detailed forecasting cycles through to strategic scenario modelling-and demonstrate an aptitude for translating intricate data into meaningful insights. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build trust-based relationships across departments while guiding your team towards best practice standards. A pragmatic mindset coupled with a supportive leadership approach will help you succeed in fostering collaboration within your function. Experience implementing automation solutions or enhancing data quality frameworks would be highly advantageous as you seek to elevate the impact of the FP&A function.

• Extensive experience operating at Head of FP&A or Senior FP&A level within matrix or multi-stakeholder organisations where clarity is paramount.
• Proven track record in businesses characterised by complex reporting lines or intricate ownership structures requiring advanced stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success in operationally intensive or commercially layered environments where adaptability is crucial.
• Strong technical expertise in planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis with an emphasis on accuracy and reliability.
• Confidence engaging with senior leadership teams as well as external stakeholders to communicate financial insights effectively.
• Exceptional ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable recommendations that drive business outcomes.
• Pragmatic approach combined with hands-on leadership style that nurtures team development while delivering results under pressure.
• Experience driving consistency in data quality through automation initiatives aimed at streamlining processes across finance functions.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Interim Financial Controller

Location: Poole, DorsetJob Type: Full-time, Temporary (Interim)Salary: £36 p/h Start Date: 16th MarchExpected Duration: Ongoing

An established, independently owned multi-branch business within the wholesale sector is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead and elevate its finance function. This is a key operational role covering full-cycle accounting, monthly reporting, rebate management and team leadership. You will also take responsibility for the financial administration of a small property portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in an all-round, owner-managed environment where your contribution truly makes an impact.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (30-minute lunch)Working Arrangements: Fully office-based. Remote or hybrid working is not available. Hours are fixed and non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

Wholesale Business

• Produce accurate monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, VAT, PAYE, tax and all control accounts
• Ensure timely and accurate supplier invoice processing and payments
• Maintain strong processes for customer payment collection
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports with trend and variance analysis
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
• Improve systems, processes and internal controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost-saving initiatives
• Investigate discrepancies to ensure clean, reliable financial data

Rebate Management

• Maintain accurate supplier rebate trackers
• Accrue rebates monthly and reconcile against supplier statements
• Ensure credit notes are received, matched and allocated correctly
• Challenge discrepancies with suppliers where necessary
• Forecast rebate income and support margin reporting

Property Business

• Raise rental invoices for commercial units
• Manage tenant payment postings and ledgers
• Reconcile rental income and maintain accurate records for year-end accounts

Skills & Experience

• Accountancy qualification (or strong QBE background)
• Experience in wholesale or distribution finance is strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing rebates
• Confident managing and developing a small finance team
• High attention to detail, accuracy and integrity
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables essential)
• Experience with Xero and Xero Payroll desirable
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills

If you’re looking for genuine ownership within a stable, growing independent business and enjoy being at the heart of operational finance, we’d love to hear from you.

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

Reporting to the Finance Director the Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities for c£22m turnover business

Accounting

• Management of the small accounting team including AP ledgers including 1 Clerk
• Build and review financial framework for internal controls.
• Setting up and regular review of financial control processes, policies and procedures (SOPs)
• Payroll Analysis and Reporting.
• Treasury Management.
• Management and development of all finance systems and processes.

Management Reporting

• Lead the monthly production of Management Accounts, reporting on P&L, cashflow and balance sheet working closely with the FBP and Director of Finance.
• Monthly balance sheet recs and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Production and monitoring of financial KPI’s and Financial dashboard.
• Cash-flow forecast, monitoring and reporting.
• Reporting and management of restricted funds.
• Partner with budget holders to improve transparency and accuracy of financial reporting and forecasting in their area.

Audit and Compliance

• Support the Director of Finance and auditors in preparing year-end accounts (Statutory reporting) & Audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support with the preparation and submission of all finance returns to regulators including HMRC, Companies House, Charities Commission and Office for Students.

You will be;

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified.
• Experience of month end close and financial control.
• Ability to explain complex information to non-finance colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and ability to pick up and develop new finance systems quickly.
• Experience of producing accurate finance data while working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines.
• A flexible, pro-active approach and be comfortable working within a small team.
• An interest in the education and not for profit sector

Benefits;

Generous benefits package including flexible hybrid working (on average 4 days at home 1 day at a NIoT site), excellent pension scheme, 27 days rising to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays plus 3 day Christmas shut down.

Our client is a £10m technology business recently acquired by a larger group, they seek to hire a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager role will suit a progressive ACCA/CIMA part/newly qualified Accountant looking to work in a progressive and highly profitable business. This role will offer someone the opportunity to enjoy a very varied hands on role working with the original Founders and also the new groups finance teams. They are looking for someone who can roll their sleeves up an get stuck in, someone who has a good attitude and ambition to improve processes and procedures and professionalise the reporting. They are looking for someone who in time can step up into a Financial Controller role and grow out a finance team as the business continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain the monthly trial balance.
• Develop and produce monthly management accounts.
• Establish and deliver corporate reporting in line with Group requirements including balance sheet reconciliations (currently not in place, with support from Group Finance).
• Identify governance risks, financial inaccuracies, and control weaknesses, highlighting areas requiring correction.
• Support the implementation of robust financial controls and reporting processes.
• Work alongside the Finance Director to build a scalable management accounting and corporate reporting framework.
• Support in weekly sales and orders forecasting
• Lead payroll posting and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborating with UK finance teams on systems and best practice
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance measures that support the company’s strategic financial objectives.
• Provide variance explanations to help operating areas as well as our financial operations understand the drivers of our business each month.
• Support the annual budget, quarterly re-forecasts, and monthly financial reporting to provide transparency and insight to the business.
• Support on internal and external audits as required

A salary of £50,000- £60,000 plus benefits.

Our City Banking client is seeking a Finance Officer / Finance Analyst to join their friendly and busy core Financial Control & Accounting team. The team has responsibility for thr banks financial control, accounting integrity, regulatory reporting, and liquidity oversight. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding the Branch’s financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. The role will require you onsite 5 days per week in the City of London Head office. The hired candidate will be fully trained into this opportunity and must have a finance into banking background.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all accounting, budgeting, tax, and financial transactions comply with legal, regulatory, and internal procedures.
• Manage branch inventories, fixed assets, depreciation records, and administrative expenses.
• Prepare and submit accurate financial, liquidity, tax (VAT & Corporation Tax), and regulatory reports on time.
• Monitor daily account balances, trial balances, accruals, journals, and suspense accounts, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Perform reconciliations (Nostro/Vostro), system downloads, and daily liquidity reporting.
• Oversee payments (invoices, petty cash), banking stationery supply, and other periodic financial reports.
• Liaise with authorities, auditors, Head Office departments, and represent the Branch when required.
• Handle audit reports, alternative distribution channel transactions, and correspondence archiving.

Governance & Control

• Maintain strong internal controls, proactively identify risks, and address audit and control findings.
• Ensure compliance with bank regulations, group policies, and senior management directives.
• Support effective communication and information flow across the Group.

Additional Expectations

• Prepare and evaluate reports within the area of responsibility.
• Continuously develop banking and industry knowledge.
• Provide feedback and guidance to reporting staff (if applicable).
• Carry out any other duties assigned by senior management or Head Office.

Key requirements:

• University degree is essential
• Maximum total professional experience of 7 years after graduating
• At least 1 year of experience within a bank, broker, financial institution, or insurance company
• Overall experience across all roles will not exceed 7 years, minimum is 2 years please.
• Basic salary requirements must sit between £35,000 - £42,000 + package
• You will have the full right to work in the UK without sponsorship however we cant hire individuals who spouse is sponsored either unfortunately.

Working arrangement:

• Full-time, office-based role
• Working hours: 9:00-17:00
• Five days per week in the office - No remote or hybrid working option is available

If you’re exploring opportunities like this or scaling your own team, simply google “Market Talent” to see how we support high-growth organisations and candidates across the UK.

Group & UK Finance Manager

My client is looking for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of Group and UK financial reporting. This role will drive month-end consolidation, lead statutory compliance, and ensure strong financial controls across the organisation.

You’ll manage cashflow and forecasting cycles, oversee budgeting processes, and provide clear financial insight to senior leadership. The position also supports international growth projects and requires confident use of reporting tools and financial systems.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting

• Lead monthly Group and UK management accounts.
• Deliver clear financial analysis, dashboards, and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain oversight of key balance sheet areas and capital expenditure.

Compliance & Governance

• Coordinate the annual audit and statutory financial requirements.
• Liaise with external advisors on accounts, tax, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure accurate submission of all financial returns.

Cashflow & Planning

• Produce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts.
• Support annual budgets and periodic reforecasting.
• Oversee supplier payments and cash management processes.

Operational Support

• Enhance reporting through financial systems and data tools.
• Provide guidance to junior finance staff.
• Respond to ad hoc financial queries from leaders across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (CA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong background in financial reporting and consolidation.
• Skilled in financial systems and advanced Excel; experience with modern ERP tools preferred.
• Confident communicator with strong analytical capability.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, detail-driven, and reliable.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

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:

• Qualified 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.

Are you an experienced Tax Valuation Professional looking for a new opportunity to showcase your skills and grow your career?

All levels from qualified Seniors, to those looking for a Director/Associate Partner move.

Our client, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a motivated and talented individual like you to join their team (level open depending on experience and skillset). With a portfolio of valuation clients, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. This is your chance to support Directors and Partners, build strong client relationships, and drive marketing and business development initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Ensuring compliance with the organisation’s risk management and client take-on procedures.
• Effectively managing valuation engagements from start to finish.
• Conducting robust technical valuation analyses for various purposes, such as accounting, tax, commercial, and forensic engagements.
• Creating clear and concise valuation reports that are accessible to non-technical readers.
• Skilfully managing client expectations through timely and effective communication.

At our client’s organisation, your growth is their top priority. They offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can thrive. If you possess the following skills and qualifications, they can help you achieve great things:

• Significant valuation experience gained ideally from another professional services firm.
• Proficiency in various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, and intangible asset valuation techniques.
• The ability to interpret financial statements within the context of valuations.
• Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of value drivers for different assets.
• Excellent business writing, analytical, and Excel modelling skills.
• Effective written and oral communication abilities.
• A professional qualification in accountancy.

Join our client’s team and embark on a rewarding journey where you can make a significant impact. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity - Apply now and take your career to new heights.

Our client is a market-leading accountancy, advisory, and tax firm headquartered in Manchester, with an additional office in Liverpool. They specialise in sectors including property, construction, retail, digital and creative, technology.

Their comprehensive service offerings encompass accountancy, tax, audit and assurance, transaction services, forensic accounting, and R&D and innovation taxes. Emphasising personalised and practical solutions, they are committed to delivering proactive guidance and positive outcomes for their clients.

Join our client on exciting growth phase, with aims of becoming a Top-100 firm in two years time. The role as OMB Tax Advisor is open to technically strong Seniors, Assistant Manager, Managers, and Senior Managers. They would also consider Director, which would command a higher salary to be discussed at interview. The role is full advisory in report format.

Some of the responsibilities you can expect to undertake are:

• Serving as a key member of the OMB team, providing guidance on all aspects of advisory work across various taxes, including income tax, capital gains tax, EMI, and EIS matters.
• Overseeing people management, training, and work flow coordination. Training junior team members and managing their workload effectively.
• Addressing daily ad-hoc tax-related queries from clients and colleagues.
• Enterprise Investment Scheme: assessing the qualifying status of companies, preparing advance assurances, and completing relevant compliance statements.
• Share schemes: evaluating tax-advantaged scheme eligibility, advising on the tax implications of granting options to staff or consultants, preparing valuations.
• Contributing to all advisory reports and memos.
• Conducting technical tax research and presenting findings clearly and concisely.
• Staying updated on technical expertise, including legislative changes and budget reviews, and sharing insights with staff across the firm as appropriate.
• Supporting the development of technical and marketing materials for internal and external use.

Main function of job:The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the whole firm. Working through the internal Finance team, you will be expected to secure robust financial control, provide accurate reporting and ensure that they are compliant with regulatory requirements. In this way you will help provide financial guidance to senior management with timely, high-quality insights to drive performance, profitability and sustainable growth.Financial Control and Reporting:

• Review the monthly management accounts, and prepare reports for partner meetings and the management committee.
• Manage and oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner. A key objective will be to streamline and reduce our month end close process.
• Ensure all reporting from their practice management software, CCH, is accurate and reconciled.
• Responsibility for ensuring all accounting and calculations required to maintain partner capital accounts are completed timely and accurately, as well as all necessary reporting.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, and coordinate and manage the annual audit process. Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance:

• Manage the annual budget process and oversee subsequent reforecasting as appropriate.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support business decision-making, including regular flash reporting and KPIs for partners.
• Ensure charge out rates are appropriately set and communicated across the firm.

Cashflow and Working Capital:

• Monitor cash flow and manage working capital requirements.
• Oversee the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances, accurate debtor reporting, and effective processes to minimize overdue accounts.
• Maintain and manage their banking relationship with HSBC to ensure smooth and efficient banking operations.

Compliance and Governance:

• Oversee client accounts in line with the ICAEW client money regulations, ensuring that all client funds are handled and recorded accurately.
• Oversee the preparation and review of their VAT returns, ensuring they are accurately compiled and submitted in compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Work closely with HR to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including managing employee benefits and deductions. Ensure all payroll-related reporting and compliance requirements are met.
• Support tax planning and compliance for the group.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department.
• On an ongoing basis, lead, mentor, and develop the internal finance team.
• Allocate work effectively and ensure high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
• Support succession planning and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Systems and Process Improvement:

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Work with the project team looking to ensure that CCH is fit for purpose.

Strategic support:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to partners and senior leadership supporting the work of the COO.
• Support with the financial details of strategic initiatives the COO is being required to work on for the partnership.
• Provide financial input into business planning and decision-making with key stakeholders across the business.

Key systems used:

• Practice Management System (CCH).
• SharePoint.
• Staffology Payroll.
• Microsoft Outlook.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications required:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, and at least 5 years in a leadership role.Experience required:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and continuously seek out opportunities for change and improvement.

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

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Your new companyA charitable organisation operating leisure services across the borough. The organisation plays a key role in improving health, wellbeing and cultural access for residents. Following recent changes within the finance team and a period of operational instability at a transactional level, they now need an experienced interim to bring structure, control, and consistency back into the function.Your new role

As Interim Finance Manager / Finance Controller, you will report to the Finance Lead and work closely with the FP&A function to stabilise the day-to-day finance operations. This is a hands-on, process-driven role suited to a seasoned contractor who can step in quickly and add immediate value.

You will oversee transactional finance, manage daily cashflow activity, ensure journals are accurate, and drive the month-end and year-end timetable. You will also provide leadership to a small team and act as a steady hand during a period of transition. There is flexibility around hybrid working.What you’ll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE
• A proven track record as a seasoned interim contractor
• Strong transactional oversight and process-improvement capability
• Experience of stabilising teams and tightening controls
• Comfortable working at pace and resolving operational challenges
• Exp taking lead on year end audit
• Immediate or short-notice availability

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive day rate £350-£375 per day (Inside IR35)
• Flexible hybrid working
• A role where you can make a tangible impact quickly
• Supportive interview process with senior leadership
• The chance to lead a turnaround within a well-respected community organisation

What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.

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Role: Tax Semi-SeniorLocation: NewportPosition: Full Time / PermanentSalary: Competitive

About the Opportunity:

We are supporting a reputable and fast-growing UK accountancy practice as they expand their tax team in Newport. They are looking for a driven and meticulous Tax Semi-Senior who is keen to build their tax career in a modern, supportive, and collaborative environment. This role offers excellent exposure, professional development, and the chance to grow within a highly respected firm.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns
• Communicating with clients and HMRC on tax compliance and queries
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Keeping up to date with tax legislation and best practice

What You’ll Bring:

• Studying ATT, part-qualified CTA, or ATT-qualified with strong tax experience
• 1-2 years’ practice experience, ideally within a tax-focused role
• Excellent attention to detail and confident communication skills
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a desire to advance your tax expertise

What’s on Offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Office closure over Christmas
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to progress

Next Steps:

Ready to take the next step in your tax career? Click Apply to upload your CV.

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Audit Senior North London £45,000 - £60,000

An established and growing independent accountancy practice in North London is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join its expanding team. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work to a diverse portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses, international groups and listed entities. With an experienced and hands-on partner group and a collaborative office culture, the firm offers excellent exposure to complex assignments alongside clear progression opportunities for ambitious professionals looking to develop their long-term careers in practice.

Role Responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Managing on-site audit fieldwork and coordinating with clients.
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing guidance.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS102 and FRS102-1A.
• Ensuring assignments are delivered within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Building strong working relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact during audits.
• Identifying opportunities to add value and improve client processes.
• Supporting the development and training of junior members of the team.

Personal Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified or approaching qualification.
• Strong external audit experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Experience leading audits and managing assignments independently.
• Confident supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP (FRS102 / FRS102-1A).
• IFRS exposure would be advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and motivated mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Benefits

• Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm.
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio.
• Direct access to experienced partners and senior leadership.
• Supportive and collaborative office environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

If you are an ambitious Audit professional looking to take the next step in your career within a growing North London practice, apply now.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

If you enjoy seeing the real impact of your work, this FP&A Manager opportunity offers something many large organisations struggle to provide - visibility. You’ll be part of a business with the scale, stability and ambition of a major brand, but within a finance team small enough for your voice to genuinely matter.

As an FP&A Manager, you won’t just be producing reports that disappear into spreadsheets. You’ll play a central role in shaping financial insight, influencing strategic decisions, and supporting major projects that drive the future direction of the organisation. From cash flow and balance sheet performance to capital investment and strategic planning, your analysis will directly support senior leadership.

This FP&A Manager position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the business, building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, and using financial insight to guide better decisions. If you’re looking for an FP&A Manager role where your work is visible, valued and genuinely influential, this could be the step that elevates your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidated reporting, forecasting and budgeting for balance sheet and cash flow performance
• Deliver insightful analysis through monthly review meetings with senior stakeholders
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling within the Integrated Business Planning process
• Monitor and report on Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), a key business performance metric
• Partner with capital project teams to provide clear investment reporting and forecasting
• Contribute to group-wide finance initiatives including working capital optimisation
• Support investor-related reporting and key corporate finance deliverables

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant with strong post-qualification experience in finance
• Strong financial planning and analysis capability
• Comfortable presenting insights and influencing stakeholders across the business
• Experience with financial modelling and strategic planning
• Exposure to corporate reporting within larger or complex organisations
• A naturally curious mindset with an interest in improving business performance

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 - £70,000 salary
• 34 days holiday
• Flexible holiday trading
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits including gym memberships, discounts and technology purchases
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff discount schemes
• Pension
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development
• Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/261412 - FP&A Manager.

In anticipation of a prolonged pweriod of growth, a reputable Professional Services firm in Warrington has partnered with Accountable Recruitment to source a Finance Director.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will be responsible for the company’s financial systems, strategy, and statutory compliance. This will include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management, acting as a key advisor to the board on commercial strategy and growth. They will be responsible for ensuring the Company operates appropriate accounting policies and build and lead the internal finance teams and manage external relationships, including auditors and banks/lenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Developing financial strategies to support business goals, growth, and profitability.
• Financial Reporting: Overseeing production of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, forecasts, and statutory accounts.
• Financial Controls & Compliance: Establishing internal controls, ensuring compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Managing and developing the finance team.
• Cash Flow Management: Managing liquidity and banking relationships.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Board Advisory: Advising the board on financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience: Proven experience in a senior finance role, often 5-10+ years. Ideally with experience of managing range of banking relationships and working with external advisers and parties on potential investment events.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze data to guide long-term business decisions.
• Communication: Strong ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Leadership: Strong management skills to lead teams and influence at the board level.

Optional

• Experience of operating in a PE-backed environment including primary and secondary transactions (or any exit experience).
• Managing small M&A transactions including bank facilities and diligence/documentation review

Adele Carr Recruitment is working with a progressive and growing accountancy and advisory firm who are looking for a Fully Qualified Assistant Audit Manager to join their Cambridge office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious auditor with strong client-facing skills, proven audit management experience, and the drive to progress their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients, overseeing engagements from planning through to completion.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong long-term relationships.
• Review audit files, accounts, and reports prepared by seniors and juniors, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with ISA and UK GAAP.
• Lead on-site audit teams, delegating effectively and ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Assist with staff development by coaching, mentoring, and delivering feedback to trainees and Audit Seniors.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Contribute to the growth of the audit practice through exceptional client service and business development input.

Ideal Candidate

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) - fully qualified.
• Strong recent audit experience within practice, with a history of managing audits for a diverse client base.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs.
• Excellent leadership, delegation, and team management skills.
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders.
• Commercially aware with an ability to identify opportunities to add value to clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); experience with CCH desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, with buy/sell scheme available.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance (4x salary), and income protection.
• Pension scheme with matching contributions.
• Flexible working, hybrid model, and dress-for-your-day policy.
• Ongoing professional development, coaching, and clear career progression.
• Wellbeing benefits including EAP, flu jabs, health checks, and eye care support.
• 2.5 volunteering days per year, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses.

Apply Now

If you’re a Fully Qualified Audit professional ready to step into an Assistant Audit Manager role with a leading practice in Cambridge, apply today or get in touch to find out more.

CIPFA

Financial Controller

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Permanent, Full-time (32 hours across 4 days - compressed hours)

Hybrid working - typically 2 days a week in the office

Office based in Moorgate, London

About CIPFA

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world’s only professional accountancy body dedicated to public finance. For over a century, we have supported governments, public services and organisations across the UK and internationally to ensure public money is managed effectively and transparently.

Our work sits at the heart of public trust. From setting professional standards and providing training to delivering advisory services and research, CIPFA plays a critical role in strengthening financial management across the public sector. Our members work in central and local government, health, housing, and international development, helping ensure that public resources deliver the greatest possible impact.

As CIPFA continues to develop its global reach and commercial activities, we are seeking a Financial Controller to help ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance and reporting.

About the Role

We’re seeking a senior member of the CIPFA Finance management team. Alongside the core deliverables, you’ll work with the CFO and Head of Finance to shape our financial strategy and transform operations.

The Financial Controller will lead CIPFA’s technical accounting, treasury, tax and financial reporting activities across the organisation and its trading subsidiary.

This is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for statutory reporting, year-end and audit management, treasury oversight and the charity’s tax environment. You will ensure CIPFA maintains robust financial controls and compliance with charity accounting standards while shaping wider finance initiatives and organisational projects.

Working closely with colleagues across the finance team and the wider organisation, you will also provide expertise on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, grants and fund accounting, and foreign currency activity.

CIPFA has successfully implemented a suite of Microsoft systems providing a platform for further operational transformation. The role offers the opportunity to substantially improve reporting and processes to deliver strategic change and enhanced financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts for the charity, subsidiary and consolidated group.
• Manage the year-end close process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors.
• Oversee CIPFA’s tax and VAT environment, including compliance, quarterly returns and partial exemption calculations.
• Manage treasury activities including cash management, investments and foreign currency exposure.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to the organisation’s control environment.
• Oversee complex accounting areas including property accounting, grants and revenue recognition.
• Ensure compliance with SORP FRS102 and other relevant accounting standards.
• Support the budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts in collaboration with the Finance Business Partner.
• Work with colleagues to improve financial systems, reporting capability and the chart of accounts structure.
• Manage internal audits and contribute to wider governance, risk and compliance initiatives.
• Provide financial training, guidance and documentation across areas of responsibility.

What We’re Looking For

• A fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience preparing charity and group statutory accounts.
• Experience managing charity tax and VAT matters, including partial exemption and international sales.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, particularly SORP FRS102.
• Experience managing year-end processes and working with external auditors.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with experience improving systems and financial processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive and improvement-focused approach to finance operations.

Why Join CIPFA?

CIPFA offers the opportunity to work in an organisation with a unique and meaningful mission: supporting better financial management across public services worldwide.

We pride ourselves on being collaborative, people-focused and forward-looking. Our hybrid working model and compressed four-day week provide flexibility while enabling our teams to deliver impactful work in a supportive environment.

You will join a finance team that plays a central role in ensuring CIPFA continues to deliver high-quality services to members, governments and public organisations around the world.

How to Apply

CIPFA are partnering with Allen Lane on this appointment. To find out more about the role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane to arrange an informal conversation.

Closing deadline: Monday 23rd March

1st stage interview: w/c 30th March

2nd stage interview: w/c 6th April

Alexander Lloyd is partnering an established firm of Accountants based in Surrey who are seeking an experienced and Qualified ACCA/ ACA Audit Manager to join their team.

This role is office based, offers flexible working and a friendly / welcoming environment.

• You will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of clients focused on delivering audits and associated financial reporting.
• Working closely with the Senior Management team and external clients you will deliver high quality work and build strong relationships.
• There is an opportunity to play a significant part in shaping the firms ongoing technological resources.
• Mentoring, advising and leading juniors in the team
• Opportunity to get involved with change projects

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step out of a high pressured audit environment and join a firm with growth plans but an emphasis on work/life balance.

The Person

• Qualified Accountant ACCA/ ACA
• Experience gained in an audit firm, with hands on audit experience
• Professional and personable manner
• Leadership qualities

Please quote 52259 when calling at Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

A well-established and growing firm of Chartered Accountants in St Albans is seeking a newly qualified ACA or ACCA to join their Audit & Accounts team as an Audit Senior / Supervisor. The firm has around 40 staff and works predominantly with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and growing groups, with clients ranging from start-ups to businesses with turnover exceeding £100m. Audit forms a core part of the service offering and will represent the majority of this role. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of audit assignments, work closely with clients and partners, and play an important role in maintaining high technical and audit quality standards within the firm. The Role

• Lead statutory and voluntary audits from planning through to completion
• Lead and review the work of junior staff
• Prepare audit plans, risk assessments and working papers
• Ensure files are technically robust and compliant with ISAs (UK) and FRS 102
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during assignments
• Deliver assignments within agreed deadlines and budgets

The Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or newly qualified)
• Strong UK practice audit experience
• Confident leading audits from planning to completion
• Experience supervising or reviewing junior staff
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and ISAs (UK)
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and professional approach

The Firm This is a collaborative, people-focused practice that combines traditional audit expertise with modern, technology-driven approaches, including the use of data analytics and AI-assisted processes to enhance audit quality and efficiency. The firm offers a supportive environment with accessible partners, strong technical standards and a genuine emphasis on work-life balance and sustainable workloads. What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid working (up to one day per week from home)
• Ongoing CPD and technical development
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client base
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Please note the firm is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Therefore, please do not apply if you require a visa as this company will be unable to provide it on this occasion.