SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST - HOSPITALITY - £60-65K

Your New CompanyWe are currently supporting a well-known hospitality group with a Senior Finance Analyst position. With their rapid growth, they now need a commercial finance analyst to support and help drive sales growth. Hospitality (ideally multi-site) experience is a must for this role. Short notice is desired, however they would wait for the right candidate.
Your New RoleAs Senior Finance Analyst, you’ll be a key business partner across the business, providing financial insight and analysis to support commercial decisions and drive profitability.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on budgeting and forecasting
• Analyse promotional effectiveness and identify growth opportunities
• Support decision-making with financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Business partner with internal key stakeholders and department heads
• Identify margin improvement opportunities and cost efficiencies
• Present insights to senior leadership and influence strategic decisions
• Ad hoc projects and analysis as required

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Must have experience within multi-site hospitality
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-rich environment

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
• Career development in a high-growth, purpose-driven business

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Technical Accountant - Listed Energy Company

Your new company
I am currently working with a listed London-based energy company who are looking to hire a Technical Accountant to join their Corporate Finance division. This is an excellent role looking for someone who wants to move from a corporate function into something more analytical.
Your new role
As a Technical Accountant, you will be working on financial technical accounting matters as well as being in charge of statutory reporting and financial statements.
Some key responsibilities include:

• Complex accounting: Revenue recognition, lease accounting, impairments etc.
• Supporting audit processes: Internal and External
• Creation of financial statements: IFRS / GAAP

What you’ll need to succeed
You will need to be a qualified accountant with strong financial accounting and a strong understanding of financial analysis. Strong IFRS experience is essential and personality wise, you must be self-sufficient and meticulous.
What you’ll get in return
You will be working alongside a committed, driven team and, together, you will thrive in building relationships and solving complex matters together. This opportunity also offers hybrid and flexible working.
What you need to do now
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A global leader in commerce are looking for a newly qualified, systems-savvy professional.

Your new company
A global leader in commerce, with an EMEA head office in London. The company would describe themselves as having an agile approach to change and are always looking for staff with long term career ambitions. This role will sit in a newly created function following the global roll out of a new system.
Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a newly created role working on global systems, it would be ideally suited to a newly qualified accountant who has real interest in systems, who could see themselves growing in this area in the long term.
Duties:

• Lead configuration and enhancement of finance systems
• Drive improvements and automation across accounting processes.
• Maintain process documentation, user guides, and audit-ready materials.
• Act as first contact for external auditors on system matters.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools.
• Provide user training and best-practice guidance.
• Lead or support upgrades, implementations, and data migrations.

What you’ll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant with a real interest in data and systems. There is no need to have previous experience as a Systems Accountant. You will need to have strong communication skills and the desire to work with stakeholders across the business.
What you’ll get in return
You will get to join a business at a real reflection point in their growth, enabling the successful candidates to expand and enhance their career ambitions whilst earning a competitive pay package.
What you need to do now

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Established accountancy practice - Accountant - Twickenham

Your new company

Having been established for over twenty years this small but highly professional accountancy practice is continuing to grow and thrive.

Your new role

Working alongside the directors and senior member of the team your duties will include preparing year-end accounts for small and medium sized companies, preparing VAT returns and various other accounting related work.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will be part qualified, qualified or qualified by experience with proven experience of producing financial accounts gained with public practice.

What you’ll get in return

Along with an excellent salary you will be able to progress your career with a professional and friendly firm.

What you need to do now
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Group Consolidation Financial Accountant for a Global Energy business in London, ACA, CIMA, ACCA

Your new company
I’m currently partnering with a leading business with an increasing focus on sustainability and energy transition. They’re hiring an ACA-qualified Big 4 / Top 10 accountant with at least two years’ post-qualified experience, either straight from practice or with a background in industry. An excellent opportunity to step into a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
Your new role

Financial Controller based in the West End, paying £60-80k, qualified, London, City of London,

Your new company
I am working with a high-performing SaaS company based in London (West End), hiring a qualified ACA / CIMA /ACCA (or equivalent) person to join the team as the Financial Controller. You will be working for a growing business which has a small company feel in London but is part of a larger group. This is a dynamic and entrepreneurial business seeking a hands-on qualified finance professional to join their team.

Your new roleAs a Financial Controller, you will be reporting to the CFO and owner of the business. Your key duties include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day finance function
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Cash flow management and reporting
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Assisting with the year-end audit, providing information to the auditors
• Analysis of operational costs and gross margins, analysis of site profitability
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Preparation of the annual budget with the board
• Responsible for authorising bank payments
• Responsible for setting company-wide authorisation limits.
• Reviewing company-wide controls and implementing new systems

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong, hands-on accounting background, either gained in practice or within an SME
• Minimum three years of relevant experience
• Netsuite experience (desired)
• IFRS / US GAAP / FRS 102

What you’ll get in return
This is an exciting role for someone who is looking to make a real impact in an SME business and where you can add real value. With the support of a large corporation, there is a lot of scope in the role, and you will be looking at driving the business from a financial and strategic standpoint.

What you need to do now
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Qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA Finance Manager job opportunity in Hertford

Qualified Finance manager job opportunity based in Hertford / hybrid working:

• Prepare monthly management accounts inline with FRS 102, including detailed profit and loss account, balance sheet and variance analysis for the directors.
• Produce working papers which reconciles balance sheet items back to the management accounts produced each month.
• Oversee the purchase ledger and sales ledger function.
• Maintain an accurate general ledger and ensure timely month end and year end close.
• Support the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Develop and maintain strong internal financial controls and processes.
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor business performance against budgets and investigate variances.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and prepare and submit monthly CIS returns.
• Ensure CIS compliance by verifying new subcontractor and ensuring correct CIS Tax deducted at source and paid over to HMRC.
• Supported by a part time qualified accountant and bookkeeper.

Candidate requirements:

• ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent qualified accountant with minimum of 5 years post qualified experience.
• Ideally an accountant who has worked within industry for the last 2 years.
• Strong understanding of FRS 102 accounting standards, VAT legislation and CIS tax legislation.
• Strong Excel skills and Xero accounting software experience.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills and attention to detail.

Audit Senior Contractor - North London ACA/ACCA Qualified Mid-Tier Practice Market Rate Office Based

Your new company
A well-established, mid-tier accountancy practice based in North London with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit and advisory services. The firm works with a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, SMEs, corporates, and publicly quoted companies across various sectors. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to technical excellence, the firm offers a supportive environment where contractors can make an immediate impact and add value to client engagements.

London External Audit Contractor - Public Sector ACA/ACCA Qualified Hybrid Working Competitive Day Rate

Day rate: Highly competitive
Location: 3 days in the office or on the client site, 2 days from home

Your new company
A leading public sector audit organisation delivering high-profile audits that support transparency and accountability across government.

Your new role
As an external audit contractor, you will lead audit fieldwork, supervise junior team members, review financial controls, and contribute to drafting audit findings for major government bodies.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong experience in external audit, ideally within the public sector or large organisations
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage workloads and mentor junior staff

What you’ll get in return

• Highly competitive day rate
• Flexible working options available
• Opportunity to work on impactful audits that shape public accountability

What you need to do now
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Progressive Corporation Tax Manager opportunity in Hertford

Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company?Are you looking for that clear pathway to becoming a Partner?Interested in working with an industry varied client base across the SME market? This is a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and the number one largest SME practice.Day to day duties As a Manager, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:- Own and manage a client portfolio with higher level of client responsibility, oversee your team’s portfolios and inputting to workflow planning.

• Deliver revenue and profitability targets.
• Foster enduring client relationships.
• Develop and inspire our smarter people plan. Day to day duties:- Provide a range of tax services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large corporate entities.
• Handle and manage the tax compliance process (corporate and personal) for your nominated clients, liaising with clients to resolve queries.
• Communicate with internal departments to ensure deadlines are met and overseeing client portfolios to ensure HMRC deadlines are met.
• Tax advisory services will also be an important part of the role and assist the partners in delivery of advisory projects.
• Exposure to tax advisory projects which you will either lead or play a significant role in.

What are we looking for?- CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA (or equivalent) qualified.

• Clients come from all industries, so exposure to multiple sectors would be a distinct advantage.
• Previous Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax experience in a similar role within a practice environment is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to carry out research into complex areas of tax legislation. What’s in it for you?The benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more.

Interim Tax Manager Corporate Tax VAT 100% remote

Your new company
My client is looking for a tax professional to cover sick leave for a minimum of 4 weeks. The role could be extended. The role is 100% remote, is a mixed tax position, with an initial focus on Corporation Tax for year-end as well as VAT returns for the quarter ending December 2025.

Your new role
You will:

• Ensure full compliance with all direct and indirect tax obligations.
• Strategic Reporting: Prepare and file tax returns while developing robust systems for tax reporting.
• HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary contact for tax enquiries with HMRC.
• Project Bid Support: Collaborate with contract teams to optimise tax efficiency in project bids.
• Cash Flow Management: Oversee tax payments and cash flow reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Contribute to the production of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will be immediately available and be an experienced contractor enabling you to make an immediate impact with both Corporation Tax and VAT compliance. This will cover UK tax only.

What you’ll get in return
You will receive a day rate of up to £550 per day via umbrella. The role is 100% remote.

What you need to do now
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Finance Admin UK Leading Investment Management London

Your new company
An established and highly respected organisation within the financial markets is seeking talented professionals to join its growing team. Operating at the heart of investment services, this firm delivers robust, technology-driven solutions that support advisers, institutions, and investors across the UK. With a strong focus on transparency, efficiency, and long-term value, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a business that plays a critical role in the infrastructure of modern wealth management.
Your new role (14 Month FTC)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join a busy Finance Team within a respected financial services organisation. This role plays a vital part in supporting core finance operations, including the accurate and timely processing of invoices and expenses, daily bank reconciliations across multiple corporate accounts, preparation of financial reports for senior stakeholders, and collaboration with external auditors during interim and annual audits. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Accounts Payable & Financial Operations

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices using Navision (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)
• Manage staff expenses and company credit card transactions
• Raise and process payments via cheque, CHAPS, and BACS
• Perform double-entry bookkeeping, including prepayments where applicable
• Liaise with vendors regarding payment queries and schedules
• Support accountants with cost variance analysis
• Provide departmental cost reports and invoice documentation to budget holders
• Monitor aged creditors and maintain accurate records
• Conduct daily bank reconciliations across 45 corporate accounts
• Reconcile petty cash and intercompany balances

Audit & Reporting

• Liaise with external auditors during interim and year-end audits
• Prepare financial documentation and reports for audit review
• Assist with quarterly profit verification processes

Systems & Projects

• Support the upgrade of the accounting system to Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Assist with Payment Practices Reporting
• Provide general support across the finance function as needed

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Experience in financial services, ideally within a fast-paced environment
• Part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or equivalent) or equivalent through relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with accounting system upgrades and purchase order workflows (Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and double-entry bookkeeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Educated to degree level in Accounting or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• A proactive, can-do attitude with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Referencing will be requested for this role.

What you’ll get in return

Tax Manager role with a privately owned property investment company

Your new company
Established over 50 years ago I’m working with one of the UK’s largest privately-owned property investment companies.
Your new role
The company owns a substantial portfolio of properties, including freehold residential properties across London, as well as commercial properties.Given the size of the group there is now the need to recruit a Tax Manager to work in the small tax team.
You will report into the Tax Director and will work working alongside an established Tax Manager and an Assistant Manager. The Tax Manager has been with the business for many years and manages most of the compliance needs. The Assistant Manager assists the Tax Manager and will benefit from additional guidance and review.

This is a broad role created to support the Tax Director with strategic and governance matters within the UK Group.
This will include: Preparing the business for Risk Reviews, oversight for group tax attributes and compliance, and ensuring that the business is compliant with Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) tax legislation.
You will manage and provide support to the Assistant manager. You will partner with the wider finance team to ensure that the correct processes and controls are in place. This will include working with the SAO. You will also partner with the Tax Director on a variety of strategic/advisory matters which will typically be around structuring, investments and transactions. Opportunity to also be involved in broader taxes. Personal, Inheritance, International What you’ll need to succeed

Technical Accounting Manager / Senior Manager - Fixed Term Contract - Professional Services Firm in London

Your new company
A market leading top 20 professional services firm in London is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join the team on a fixed-term contract. The firm has an extensive international presence with over 400 offices spanning over 100 countries and works with a number of clients from SMEs through to large multinational corporations. The firm provides a full range of accountancy, audit, tax and advisory services to its clients and prides itself on providing an exceptional service to all its clients.
Your new role
In your new role as a Financial Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for conducting complex and technical reviews of financial statements and annual reports for a number of local and international clients across the portfolio. The role also involves researching, drafting, and responding to technical queries on accounting matters, including IFRS, UK GAAP, UK company law, and corporate reporting. In addition, you will provide technical support and advice to partners and staff across the Firm.
Another key element of the role is to assist in developing and issuing guidance notes to the team and partners, maintain the firm’s technical content and reviewing training materials.
What you’ll need to succeed

Audit Senior Chinese & English Speaking London Competitive Salary

Your new company

A newly-established boutique accountancy practice in London with ambitious growth plans. The firm offers a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in shaping its future.
Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will lead audits from planning through to completion, manage client relationships, and supervise junior team members. You will prepare and review financial statements under UK GAAP and liaise with clients in both English and Mandarin or Cantonese to ensure exceptional service delivery.
What you’ll need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ audit experience within practice.
• Fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese and English.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear progression path to Manager level as the firm expands.
• Opportunity to influence the development of a growing practice.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Potential of a longer term contract - 2 days in the office ideally

Your new company
Working with a group of trading organisations under the umbrella of a London Borough

Your new role

Financial Accountant, Qualified, London, City of London, Midtier qualified,

Your new company
I am working with a rapidly growing tech company looking to hire an ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant currently working in a practice with audit and accounts preparation experience, seeking a new role within a reputable and high-profile business.

As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

Management Accountant, SAAS, London, central London, qualified

Your new company

I am recruiting for a Management Accountant role for a unique SAAS agency which supports a wide client base across different sectors and locations. The company has a close business partnership with one of the largest media agencies globally but operates day-to-day as a fast-growing medium-sized brand, so you will really get the best of both words working as part of a global company by an SME agency.

Your new role

Global Real Estate Business Based In The City Is Recruiting An Innovative AP Manager

Your new company
This growing Real Estate company based in Central London is renowned for their outstanding products and uncompromising approach. The company has been growing constantly and is looking for an Innovative AP Manager to lead and drive change through their finance function.

Your new role
The client is looking to attract the services of an experienced AP Manager to lead their Global AP functions in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive process excellence, system enhancements and team development within a fast-paced, purpose-driven organisation. Core responsibilities include: > Manage the Accounts Payable Function and ensure timely information is provided to senior management for cash flow reporting.

What you’ll need to succeed

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Assistant Accountant Banking London

Your new company
A UK-based financial institution that operates across the retail, commercial, and investment banking sectors. With a strong presence throughout the United Kingdom and international operations in select markets, the bank serves millions of customers ranging from individuals and small businesses to large corporations and institutions.

Your new role The client is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the team on a rolling basis (minimum 3 months). Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the preparation of the statutory accounts for FRS102 financial statements for UK legal entities, including gathering support and working calculations
• Liaise with the external auditors, PWC, at interim and final audit and answer audit queries, provide evidence
• Monitoring balance sheet reconciliations and undertaking investigative work to provide commentary on variances and identify issues when they arise.
• Month-end tasks including prepayments, accruals, depreciation calculations & journals.
• Assist with refreshing processes to reflect accounting system change from SmartStream to Workday in early 2026
• Assist with preparation of management reporting packs
• Assist with climate reporting for the corporate entities and address data audit queries.
• Other ad hoc tasks

What you’ll need to succeed

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, with proven experience working in a banking environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Services/banking processes.
• Strong numeracy skills and understanding of financial statements
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must come from a financial services background.

What you’ll get in return
• Working for a highly reputable financial services firm
• Hybrid working
• Competitive daily rate and possibility of extension of contract

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Finance Manager (12 month FTC) - Professional Services - London (Hybrid) - £75,000 - £85,000

Your new company
A growing, international professional services organisation with a diverse client portfolio is seeking a Finance Manager to join its London-based team. The business operates across multiple entities and delivers high quality services to a global customer base. You will be joining a collaborative, forward thinking environment where continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged.
Your new role
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Reviewing results, identifying variances and presenting key findings to senior finance stakeholders.
• Assisting with the monitoring, maintenance and reporting of budgets, forecasts and cashflow.
• Providing team leadership in partnership with the Financial Controller.
• Training and developing junior members of the finance team, supporting their progression and performance.
• Ensuring robust financial controls, processes and project governance are maintained to the highest standards.
• Working with teams across the business to support efficiency initiatives and process improvement.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with local accounting, tax, legal and reporting requirements, including liaison with external advisors.
• Overseeing best practice record keeping and ensuring accurate and up to date electronic filing of documentation.

What you’ll need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Multi-currency/entity experience
• Experience in professional services.
• Advanced Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and project management abilities.

What you’ll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary and join a dynamic, supportive team with opportunities to contribute to ongoing operational improvements and add value across the organisation.