Experienced Qualified Accountant - Manager LevelHybrid Flexible Locations Leadership Opportunity

Your new company
Experienced Qualified Accountant - Manager Level Hybrid Working Clear Career ProgressionAre you a confident, qualified accountant ready to step into a role with genuine influence and room to grow?This established and expanding independent accountancy practice is looking for a Qualified Accountant at Manager level to lead client engagements, develop a growing team, and contribute to the firm’s wider strategic direction. If you’re looking for a firm that values autonomy, flexibility, and forward thinking, this is an excellent next step.

Senior Finance Job - Finance Director - Interim - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Public Sector

PurposeProvide senior financial leadership to stabilise the organisation’s financial position, strengthen core financial processes, and improve the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting. Work closely with the Board, Chief Executive, and Executive Team to support financial recovery and ensure effective information flow across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Compliance

• Apply strong knowledge of local authority companies and public sector financial, legal, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Lead assigned financial projects, delivering agreed outcomes on time and within budget.

Financial Stability & Controls

• Strengthen financial controls, income collection, and credit management.
• Oversee timely, accurate management accounts and financial reporting.
• Ensure robust systems for payments to suppliers, contractors, and staff.
• Review and rationalise banking arrangements and financial processes.
• Oversee risk management, financial resilience, and business continuity planning.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead annual and in year budget setting, ensuring realistic and evidence based financial plans.
• Strengthen budget management through timely reporting, variance analysis, and corrective action.
• Build financial capability across the organisation and support budget holders.
• Ensure alignment between budget monitoring, cashflow forecasting, and wider financial controls.

Governance & Assurance

• Act as a key link between finance, the Executive Team, and the Board.
• Strengthen internal financial governance, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and processes.
• Support the implementation of financial recovery and stabilisation measures.

Digital & Process Improvement

• Drive adoption of digital tools, automation, and data driven processes.
• Work with technology teams to integrate new systems and improve financial workflows.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improved efficiency.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

• Build strong relationships with external partners, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in senior forums, promoting strategic priorities and achievements.

Customer & Service Standards

• Provide fair, accessible, and responsive services.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external customers and resolve queries promptly.
• Uphold high standards of data protection, equality, diversity, and health and safety.

Person Specification:
Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Senior leadership experience in local government or regulated public sector environments.
• Strong technical expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, audit, governance, and statutory reporting.
• Proven ability to operate within public sector financial frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards, compliance, and robust financial control.

Desirable

• Knowledge of VAT, treasury management, or repairs and maintenance business models.
• Experience leading financial recovery or transformation programmes.
• Understanding of commercial contracting, pricing, and cost allocation.
• Additional qualifications in tax, treasury, risk, or governance.

Leadership & Communication

• Experience operating in complex, political, multi stakeholder environments.
• Strong partnership building skills with Boards, Executive Teams, and external bodies.
• Ability to produce high quality executive summaries and reports that support strategic decision making.
• Skilled at influencing behaviours and driving collaboration across diverse teams.

Executive ConductExecutive leaders are expected to act with integrity, uphold legal and regulatory responsibilities, ensure safeguarding and information security, and champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. #

You’ll be joining a forward thinking accountancy firm with a modern, people first culture

Your new company
You’ll be joining a forward thinking accountancy firm with a modern, people first culture. Whether your background is Top 20 or a high growth boutique, this firm combines high quality audit work with genuine commercial exposure. You’ll work with an impressive mix of SMEs, fast growth businesses, and entrepreneurial clients who value proactive advice as much as technical accuracy.

Qualified Accountant to join a acquisitive Tech/Events business as a Senior Finance Manager

Your new company
An acquisitive private-equity-backed Tech business is seeking a commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to partner with the CFO and wider leadership team.

Your new role

Financial Controller - Agency - London (Hybrid) - £80,000 to £95,000

Your new companyJoin a leading global media agency operating across 31 markets worldwide. This award-winning business is home to some of the most iconic brands in the industry and is poised for continued growth.

We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join the UK Controllership team. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and ensuring compliance with local GAAP for statutory requirements. You’ll also lead a small team (including one direct report) and collaborate closely with offshore operations and internal stakeholders.

Your new role

• Oversee month-end close and prepare management accounts
• Ensure accuracy of P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support statutory reporting and audits under local GAAP
• Manage AP processes and assist with tax compliance
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices across finance

What you’ll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant
• Strong technical knowledge of local GAAP (US GAAP exposure beneficial)
• Previous experience in a Marketing, PR or Media agency
• Knowledge of VAT and corporation tax
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage change
• Experience with Workday is a plus

What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Serena for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Head of Finance - SME Design Services/Agency - £90,000 to £120,000 (Office Based)

Your new company
A leading creative studio with an international footprint is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations across its UK and US entities.

As Head of Finance, you’ll act as the key financial partner to the Directors-owning financial reporting, controls, and planning while supporting the business through continued growth. You’ll ensure tight, reliable financial processes and provide clear insight to guide decision making.

Your new role

• Produce timely monthly management accounts and project P&Ls
• Deliver KPI reporting and commercial analysis
• Oversee cashflow, treasury, budgeting and forecasting
• Partner closely with Directors on financial decisions
• Improve processes, controls and systems (incl. time billing)
• Manage and develop a small finance team
• Support year end and company secretarial requirements
• Provide financial oversight across multiple revenue streams
• Support new business areas with scalable financial operations
• Handle sensitive professional and personal financial matters with discretion

What you’ll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• 5+ years in a Head of Finance role within a project led or owner managed environment
• Experience with international operations and FX
• Strong leadership and team development ability
• Process improvement mindset with commercial awareness
• Confident communicator across Finance and non Finance teams
• Detail driven, organised, and collaborative What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Financial Controller (Part-Time) - FinTech - £70,000 to £85,000 (Full-time equivalent)

Your new companyA scaling FinTech is looking for a part-time Financial Controller to support its finance function. This is a hand on role: part doer, part reviewer, part leader. You will work closely with the Finance Director while also guiding a small finance team.
Your new role

• Lead the group consolidation, month end, quarter end, and year end reporting cycles.
• Manage the audit, statutory accounts, and UK corporate tax return with external advisors.
• Support and ultimately own R&D tax credit and US tax return work.
• Manage overseas accountants, ensuring timely deliverables and correct subsidiary funding.
• Own UK payroll and partner with departments across the business where needed.
• Maintain banking relationships and oversee cashflow management.
• Provide a combination of hands on delivery and high quality review.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant (ACA/CA preferred), ideally 5+ years PQE.
• Experience in both practice and industry.
• Strong operational mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in a remote first environment.
• Highly proactive, organised, and motivated to deliver great work.
• Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets capability.

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

SOX Senior Manager - Infrastructure - London - £75,000 - £85,000

Your new company
A large, international infrastructure business with a significant capital programme and a strong reputation for delivering complex, high profile projects. Due to continued growth and increasing regulatory obligations, the organisation is expanding its controls and compliance function and is seeking a highly skilled SOX Senior Manager to lead its group-wide SOX programme.

Recently Qualified Management Accountant for Construction industry, London

Your new company
I’m currently working with a fast-growth Urban Developer, and they are seeking a recently qualified Management Accountant to add value to the company and its global client portfolio. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA to join a developing company growing on a global scale.
Your new roleReporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including preparation of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements and ad hoc reports.
• Preparing and reviewing cash flow projections / forecasts.
• Acting as liaison with auditors, providing financial data and information as required.
• Working with project and operations teams to ensure effective financial management of the business
• Liaising with auditors, providing financial data and information as required
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns

What you will need to succeed
You’ll be a Newly Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA) with proven experience as a management accountant. Ideally, you’ll have confidence with Xero or Netsuite and experience with multi-currency reporting and project accounting, but not essential. You will have a commercial mindset with strong technical understanding and confidence to challenge the status quo.
What you’ll get in return
You will have exposure to senior leadership, working closely with the Financial Controller and be part of a dynamic team of 8. You’ll receive a competitive salary of £60,000-70,000 + bonus + competitive benefits.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.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. #

Recently Qualified Systems Accountant- Pharmaceutical - London

Your new companyI am currently working with a pharmaceutical leader, a global organisation with a mission to innovate and deliver life-changing treatments. They are seeking a Systems Accountant to join their London Finance team. You will have the opportunity to lead the enhancement and automation of their finance systems, working closely with Finance, IT, and external stakeholders.
Your new roleYour main responsibilities will include:

• Leading the configuration, integration, and improvement of finance systems
• Driving accounting process improvements and automation
• Overseeing multi currency, multi entity consolidation and intercompany processes
• Building reports, dashboards, and tools to support visibility and decision making
• Leading or supporting system upgrades, implementations, and data migration projects
• Acting as the first point of contact for external auditors What you’ll need to succeed

• You’ll be recently qualified - ACA / ACCA / CIMA (0-3 years PQE).
• It is essential you have industry experience with strong experience in implementation and integration of ERP systems.
• Netsuite is ideal.
• Understanding of accounting processes, month end and reporting

What you’ll get in returnYou will join a dynamic and forward thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to drive meaningful transformation, gain exposure across senior stakeholders, and work in a supportive environment that encourages autonomy, innovation, and professional growth. You’ll receive a competitive package of £70,000 + bonus + benefits.
What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Kirsten 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. #

Management Accountant, CIMA qualified, Transportation sector

Your new company
I am currently working with a leading organisation in the transportation sector who are rapidly developing, and they are looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance team in delivering accurate reporting and strategic insights. This is a fantastic opportunity for CIMA qualified accountants looking to utilise their training in a fast-paced industry.
Your new role

Scale-up technology, Management Accountant, Accountant, London, City of London, Qualified finance

Your new company

A scale-up technology company based in the City of London is hiring a qualified ACA/ CIMA / ACCA to join the team as a Management Accountant. The business facilitates and delivers both client-specific and industry-wide solutions. With a well-respected reputation in the market, this business has placed itself in a unique position with a diversified business portfolio.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, the Management Accountant will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts for the monthly board meeting and consolidating accounts with the parent company, as well as the oversight re VAT, Payroll, and audit supervision.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP, liaising with the auditors
• Preparing management accounts
• Putting together the 2025/206 budget
• Providing variance analysis and commentary on key trends
• Taking ownership of the time management system
• Experience with Safe Intact advantageous
• Confident with Excel

Technical Accounting Manager - Insurance - London (Hybrid) - £110,000 - £125,000

Your new company
A dynamic and forward-thinking insurance group is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join its London-based finance team. This is a pivotal role focused on embedding key reporting changes, providing technical and commercial guidance, and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards in a complex reporting environment.
You’ll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement across reporting processes, maintaining robust controls, and supporting statutory and regulatory deliverables.

Finance Manager - Professional Services - London (Hybrid) - £75,000 - £80,000 + benefits

Your new company
I am working with a growing services business looking for a Finance Manager to join the London team. This is an exciting chance to add value to a business going through a period of expansion and growth.
Your new role
This is a broad and varied role with key responsibilities including:

• Preparing accurate and timely management reports
• Managing day-to-day finance operations
• Monitoring and forecasting cash flow
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation
• Ensuring adherence to statutory and tax requirements
• Driving process improvements and implementing scalable financial systems

What you’ll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with PQE in a similar role.
• Process Improvement
• Desire to learn and develop
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS102 What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to shape finance operations in a high-growth environment
• Progression pathway to future development

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

HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - £60-75K + BENEFITS

Your new companyJoin a fast-growing luxury hospitality group renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences across premium destinations. With ambitious expansion plans and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting time to become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. This is a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the FD in an exciting role blending core financial reporting, FP&A, commercial finance, and strategic finance. Experience within the hospitality, hotel or leisure sectors is a must, ideally multi-site.
Your new role
As the Financial Controller, your key duties include:- Oversee all financial operations, including month-end and year-end close processes

• Ownership of management accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cost centre management
• Supporting strategic planning alongside CEO & FD
• Monitor cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and growth initiatives
• Implement and improve financial systems and processes for efficiency and scalability
• Reporting on and presenting financial performance to senior stakeholders

What you’ll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience within the hospitality, leisure or similar sector
• Commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a luxury brand at a pivotal stage of growth
• Collaborative culture with clear progression opportunities

What you need to do nowIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays for a confidential discussion. #

An international Renewable Energy company are currently looking for a ACA/ACCA/CIMA to join their London team

Your new company
As an industry leader in the European Renewable Energy sector, this business helps with the design and build of Power projects specifically in Europe. The company have a unique service offering, giving them the scope to be able to deliver long term solutions to their clients and be recognised as having a unique selling point that out performs their rivals.

Your new role

• Taking full ownership for the delivery of financial information for various projects across the UK. This will involve reporting on a monthly basis, updating financial models, contributing to business plans and ensuring ongoing process improvements.
• You will be responsible for creation of operational business plans, budgets and forecasts.
• On an ongoing basis you will be business partnering with heads of departments providing commentary on performance of SPVs.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will need to be a Qualified Accountant from industry or an audit background with desire to move into industry within a highly relevant and growing sector. You will utilise experience with senior stakeholder engagement as well as technical and commercial acumen.

What you’ll get in return
You will be given high levels of responsibility from the word go, with the genuine opportunity to influence. It is important that you have the motivation to grow with a business and be part of a senior leadership team in the long term.

What you need to do now
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A global battery developer are looking for a Head of FP&A to lead global team

Your new company
A global battery project developer which has grown significantly in the last 10 years, targeting markets in multiple geographies. A modern culture capitalising on the long-term green transition. The company has gone from strength to strength in the last few years and should be referred to as a scale up despite their significant portfolio as they plan for further development. They specialise in energy infrastructure, so super relevant to global economic demand, and they have an interest in a variety of technologies.

Your new role

A leading renewable energy business are looking for a qualified Finance Manager to manage a small team

Your new company
A leading renewable energy business who is responsible for some of the biggest Solar assets in the world and continuing to have a forward thinking, acquisitive growth model.

Your new role

A high growth Renewable Energy Investment and Asset Manager are looking for an FP&A Manager

Newly Qualified Management Accountant/ Analyst - Transportation and Logistics, London

Your new company
I am working with a company in the Transportation and Logistics industry who are looking for a recently qualified Management Accountant (0-2 years PQE) to support their growing team. It is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will be:

• Preparing management accounts information
• Monitoring external reporting requirements
• Utilising systems to enhance models and forecasting processes
• Assisting with the design and implementation of improved financial processes and controls
• Providing accurate, timely and reliable financial information to assist management and decision-making.
• Undertaking research on VAT / tax related issues as needed.
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Business partnering
• Financial modelling

What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA (0-2 years PQE). You will have experience working in industry, with some of the above responsibilities. You will ideally have previous exposure to the transportation or logistics industry.
What you’ll get in return
A competitive salary of £60,000 - 70,000 + bonus + benefits. You will also gain exposure to the senior finance team, working closely with the Finance Director. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your commercial mindset.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

FP&A Manager - High Growth SaaS - £85,000 to £95,000

Your new company A high growth SaaS business is looking for an FP&A Manager to have full FP&A ownership, ownership over SaaS metrics and be involved in board and investor reporting.

Your new role

• Build and maintain financial models
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Produce board and investor reporting packs
• Benchmark performance against best in class SaaS standards
• Drive automation of reporting and implement FP&A/BI tooling
• Work cross functionally to ensure high quality financial and operational data

What you’ll need to succeed

• 5+ years’ FP&A or commercial finance experience (ideally in high growth B2B SaaS)
• Expert level modelling skills (Excel/Sheets)
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics
• Hands on experience with incentive compensation structures
• Familiarity with FP&A tools, BI platforms, or commission systems
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non finance stakeholders

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #