Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

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

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. You’ll be advising clients on their high-profile M&A activity, ensuring your clients’ tax compliance affairs are in order and enjoying variety as well as stretch in your role.

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

We’ll help you succeed

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

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with peers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and develop new business opportunities, both with existing clients and prospects, contributing to the growth of the team and enhancing delivery to our clients . We are looking for someone with;

• An in depth, up to date knowledge of taxation with experience of advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & PE-backed groups.
• Experience of advising on M&A transactions (e.g. tax structuring and/or due diligence, buy and sell-side).
• Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection.
• Ability to provide Corporation Tax Compliance and Advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools.
• An active interest in developing the team, both technically and commercially, through effective delegation and acting as a role model.
• An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures.
• Experience of leading complex projects and dealing with complex tax issues.
• Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent.

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

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

We’re in it together

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

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

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

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.

A large manufacturing company in Hull have a vacancy for an ambitious Finance Manager.

The company values are Quality, Value, Innovation and People

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will initially focus on the effective delivery and control of the site’s financial reporting and balance sheet integrity and over time the role offers scope over time for progression into operational support and business partnering as experience develops.

• Preparation and review of monthly Management Accounts, including variance analysis
• Balance sheet integrity including TB Reconciliations
• Responsibility for key balance sheet areas including Fixed Assets, Debtors, Creditors, Intercompany and Payroll Control Accounts, including the preparation and review of journals and reconciliations
• Monthly Group Submissions; Group consolidations, Environmental, VAT Returns, Control evidence and compliance sign offs
• Responsibility for the effective operation of financial controls at site and to be the primary site contact for external and internal audit
• Ownership of key finance systems at site including control of master data and system processes
• Ad Hoc support to the financial controller as required, including cost analysis

The Person

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Strong IT skillset (e.g. ‘Advanced’ user of excel)
• Strong attention to detail & ability to work to tight deadlines

Benefits;

Excellent career progression, 25 days holiday, BUPA, matched up to 10% pension

Mitchell Adam are currently partnering with a family run educational business dedicated to providing high-quality learning and care in a supportive, nurturing environment. Our client is currently seeking a capable and commercially minded Finance Manager to join the team and support the financial management of the organisation, initially on an interim basis.

This is a key position within the business, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The Finance Manager will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations including supporting with invoicing, budgeting, costing as well as more granular tasks such as accounts payable and receivable while also contributing to strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis and reporting.

This role would suit a hands-on finance professional who is ideally CIMA qualified (or nearing completion) with experience working in an education setting, and who thrives in a small business environment where they can make a real impact.

Ideally, you will:

• Ideally CIMA qualified accountant or equivalent (or finalist/part-qualified working towards completion will also be considered).
• Proven experience in a similar finance role, preferably within an educational environment.
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function
• Commercially aware, proactive, and solution-focused

In return, you will:

• Join a supportive and collaborative working environment with a family feel.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in strategic decisions
• Opportunity to shape and improve financial processes within a meaningful business.
• The opportunity to stay on permanently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong capable accountant to join a business in a pivotal role. This position is immediately available, please apply now to avoid disappointment.

The AD of Finance Operations will oversee the financial management and operational functions within a public sector organisation. This interim role in requires expertise in accounting and finance to support key organisational objectives.

Client Details

This public sector organisation operates within the transport environment. playing a vital role in managing financial processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a mid-sized entity, it offers a structured environment where professionals can make a meaningful impact.

Description

• Responsible for the management of the finance, procurement and governance
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support strategic financial planning.
• Lead financial audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Identify areas for process improvement and cost efficiency.
• Provide expert advice on financial matters to senior stakeholders

Profile

A successful AD of Finance Operations should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of public sector financial management and regulations.
• Experience in handling complex financial operations and reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £700 and £750
• Hybrid Working

Orka Financial is currently working with a healthcare business which is looking to hire a Group Head of Tax & Treasury on a fixed term contract. The role will be for a minimum of twelve months but has a strong chance of going beyond that. The Group Head of Tax & Treasury is a stand alone role. Our client is keen to find someone who is used to working in a hands-on environment with good experience of managing all group tax affairs including compliance, governance and strategy. Previous experience of M&A would be a bonus as the business is more than likely to go through a transition in the future. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will drive tax planning and be the key point of contact for HMRC for any enquiries. You will need to ensure that the group maintains all compliance requirements, prepare any statutory accounts disclosure notes that relate to tax and provide day to day tax advice for the business units in the group. The treasury element of the role is relatively straight forward as our client is UK based with no forex to deal with. Most of the treasury work is around bank reporting. Ideally you will be a qualified tax accountant or chartered tax advisor with a wide range of experience across tax and treasury. You must have worked in a large, multi-site environment and have previously prepared Corporation Tax, VAT and Employment Tax returns. This role requires you to be in the office one day per week, with the standard working hours being 9am to 5:30pm. Our client have onsite parking, but are also close to good public transport links.

The opportunity to join Craig Corporate as an Executive offers a level of exposure and influence that is rare within the market. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing support either on a retained basis, as an ongoing adviser, or through secondments and project-led engagements, delivering high-quality commercial advice that directly strengthens clients’ investment decisions, profitability, cash flow, and overall business value.

Client Details

Craig Corporate is recognised for delivering practical, innovative, and carefully tailored solutions that address the unique needs of every client. Through a highly engaged, hands-on approach, the firm supports organisations in creating, enhancing, protecting, and ultimately realising shareholder value.

The team provides independent, commercially focused advice across a broad range of core disciplines, working with clients from privately owned businesses to major funds and venture capital investors. By combining expertise in corporate finance, business management, and traditional consultancy, Craig Corporate offers a diverse range of assignments with a strong commercial lens that extends far beyond pure accounting. Consultants work closely with business owners and senior executives, often embedding themselves within client organisations to achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes. This close collaboration is underpinned by an environment that empowers consultants to build trusted relationships with senior leadership teams, including CEOs and Managing Directors.

With a long-standing track record of delivering creative, impactful projects both in the UK and internationally, Craig Corporate provides comprehensive training and operates a flexible business model that enables its small, close-knit team to develop, grow, and demonstrate their individual value as ambassadors of the firm.

With a strong track record of delivering creative and high-impact projects across both the UK and international markets, Craig Corporate provides its people with comprehensive training and a flexible operating model. This approach enables the firm’s small, close-knit team to develop their capabilities, showcase their individual strengths, and represent the business with confidence and credibility.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Developing and ensuring the effective implementation of business strategies and operational plans.
• Analysing client challenges and identifying practical, commercially sound options for action.
• Preparing clear, well-structured reports and presentations that communicate analytical findings and outline recommended solutions.
• Influencing and persuading clients with confidence on the need for proposed actions.
• Working collaboratively with clients to prepare plans, including robust financial outcomes and projections.
• Coaching client staff in the skills, processes, and behaviours required to deliver agreed plans.
• Managing assignments within agreed time commitments and project schedules.
• Maintaining the highest standards of quality, discretion, and confidentiality across all client relationships.
• Ensuring appropriate systems and controls are in place to monitor and enhance business performance.
• Promoting Craig Corporate’s capabilities to existing and prospective clients, as well as to wider professional networks.
• Actively participating in the local Glasgow and broader Scottish business community.
• Ensuring full compliance with all external legal, regulatory, and professional requirements.

Profile

The successful candidate will likey have the following profile:

• A fully qualified accountant.
• Ability to quickly understand and adapt to the cultures and dynamics of a diverse client base.
• Strong capability to advise senior stakeholders, demonstrating adaptability, sound judgement, and professional sensitivity.
• A naturally inquisitive mindset with a genuine interest in understanding clients’ businesses and identifying areas where value can be added.
• Proactive in spotting opportunities for improvement and taking initiative to drive enhancements forward.
• Skilled at communicating financial information clearly and concisely to a range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a small, close-knit team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Strong analytical skills to support robust, well-informed business decision-making.
• Commercially minded with a positive, solutions-focused, “can-do” approach.
• Effective at articulating ideas, influencing others, and gaining support for recommendations.
• Willing and able to travel to client premises as required.
• Self-aware, open to feedback, and committed to personal and professional growth.

Job Offer

This role offers a competitive package, as well as, incredible career development and progression.

Mitchell Adam are currently partnering with a family run educational business dedicated to providing high-quality learning and care in a supportive, nurturing environment. Our client is currently seeking a capable and commercially minded Finance Manager to join the team and support the financial management of the organisation, initially on an interim basis.

This is a key position within the business, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The Finance Manager will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations including supporting with invoicing, budgeting, costing as well as more granular tasks such as accounts payable and receivable while also contributing to strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis and reporting.

This role would suit a hands-on finance professional who is ideally CIMA qualified (or nearing completion) with experience working in an education setting, and who thrives in a small business environment where they can make a real impact.

Ideally, you will:

• Ideally CIMA qualified accountant or equivalent (or finalist/part-qualified working towards completion will also be considered).
• Proven experience in a similar finance role, preferably within an educational environment.
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function
• Commercially aware, proactive, and solution-focused

In return, you will:

• Join a supportive and collaborative working environment with a family feel.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in strategic decisions
• Opportunity to shape and improve financial processes within a meaningful business.
• The opportunity to stay on permanently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong capable accountant to join a business in a pivotal role. This position is immediately available, please apply now to avoid disappointment.

The diverse position, VP Finance, sits across ownership of month end management accounting, statutory reporting (frs 102), leading fp&a and vizualisation of p&l, and regulatory reporting (icara / fca).

Client Details

This opportunity is with an SME alternatives asset manager, known for its robust operations and commitment to excellence. The company operates in the City of London and offers a structured and professional environment for its employees. Their culture is a sensible working hours one, very little weekend overlap required but 5 days in office ideally.

Description

• Ownership of Monthly Management Accounts.
• Statutory Reporting and FRS 102.
• Lead financial planning and analysis processes to support strategic decision-making. Overhaul PnL analysis and visualization accuracy.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for the organisation.
• Ensure regulatory reporting (ICARA, FCA) standards.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive financial performance and growth.
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics to stakeholders and decision-makers.

Profile

A successful VP Finance should have:

• A strong background in finance, preferably within the buy-side financial services sectors.
• Proficiency in financial planning, analysis, and reporting as well as regulatory reporting and statutory reporting.
• Comfort working also with month-end (behaviour a ‘can do’ and humble approach).
• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and system improvements in a hands-on way.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £110,000 per annum.
• Opportunities to work within a reputable organisation in the asset management-hedge fund space.
• A professional work environment located in the heart of London.

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

Corporate Finance Analyst - SUPERB ROLE

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a well-known and highly respected Corporate Finance Boutique who are looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Associate for their team in Northampton. The role will allow you to build sustainable and profitable client relationships, liaise with third party advisers and work with a high performing team undertaking UK-wide transactions. You should have a passion for business and an interest in learning how to manage acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs and buy-ins, along with fundraising for clients across all industry sectors. Key duties include:

• Identifying and approaching relevant groups of companies to engage with through internal market research
• Producing detailed and compelling information memoranda to present client businesses for investment and sale professionally
• Liaising with clients to understand the nature of their operations and specific business needs, reflecting this throughout the deal process
• Presenting client businesses for sale or investment in meetings with potential purchasers / investors
• Helping to project manage the process, involving direct discussion with other professionals including lawyers, due diligence and commercial teams, banks and investors to ensure deals are closed.
• Using strong Excel and Financial Modelling skills to analyse and prepare future forecast financial information and create business plans.
• Dealing with client queries on current open transactions

To be considered for the Corporate Finance Associaterole you should be ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified, ideally in either an Industry finance role or an Accountancy Practice/Auditing firm, looking for a first move into Corporate Finance. You should have a strong business and entrepreneurial mindset, used to managing conflicting priorities, enjoy business development & building client relationships and be happy travelling to client sites. Mentored by a team of experienced Corporate Finance professionals, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of deals in a small yet growing team. The role will enable you to take part in deal structuring, preparation of financial models and the creation of business plans, with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy from the start.

On offer is a base salary up to £50,000 + benefits (OTE of £80,000 in your second/third year, no upper limit on potential earnings). To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Midlands) Office by telephone or via email at com

For other opportunities in Finance & Accounting or Public Practice within the Thames Valley, London & Midlands please visit our website. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act.

Ideal 1st move for a newly qualified ACA or ACCA

Your new company
Join a modern, ambitious accountancy practice that works with fast growing SMEs and international groups. This is a firm where you’re trusted, listened to, and encouraged to contribute ideas - not just produce numbers.Your new role

As a Financial Accountant, you’ll manage your own portfolio and deliver high quality financial reporting that genuinely supports the people running the business.You’ll be:

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102
• Producing clear, insight driven monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Strengthening balance sheet controls and reviewing reconciliations
• Handling VAT returns and day to day compliance
• Building cashflow forecasts and delivering meaningful financial analysis
• Streamlining processes and supporting cloud migrations (Xero / QBO / Sage Intacct)
• Working closely with Tax, Audit and Payroll to deliver a seamless service

You’ll quickly become a trusted point of contact for finance leads and business owners who want straightforward answers, not jargon.
What you’ll need to succeed

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP (FRS 102); IFRS a plus
• Confident preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts
• Good VAT knowledge and practical compliance experience
• Solid experience with cloud accounting platforms
• Proactive, organised and comfortable advising senior stakeholders

What you’ll get in return
A genuinely supportive firm where progression is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and flexibility is standard. You’ll work with interesting, growing businesses and continue building your technical and commercial skillset - without the long hours culture #

Growing SME in the tech sector are recruiting for a hands-on Financial Controller.

Your new company
You’ll be joining a values driven tech SME that’s growing steadily and committed to using innovation responsibly. The team is collaborative, transparent, and motivated by long term impact rather than short term gains. It’s an environment where people care about doing meaningful work and supporting sustainable progress.
Your new role
As Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of day to day finance operations and help build a function that underpins ethical, sustainable growth. You’ll manage core accounting, strengthen controls, improve processes, and provide clear financial insight to the leadership team. This is a hands on role with real influence, where your work directly shapes how the organisation grows and delivers its mission.
What you’ll need to succeed
You’ll bring strong technical finance experience, ideally supported by a recognised qualification, and a practical, proactive approach suited to a scaling SME. Integrity, sound judgement, and a commitment to responsible financial stewardship are essential, alongside the ability to improve systems and reporting with clarity and care. You’ll also need to communicate confidently, build trust across the organisation, and contribute to a culture grounded in transparency and ethical growth.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a purpose led organisation where your contribution genuinely matters. Expect autonomy, support, and the chance to shape a finance function built on clarity, accountability, and ethical practice. You’ll receive a competitive package, flexible working, and the opportunity to grow as the business continues to expand.
What you need to do now

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Interim Finance Manager - Media - c. £450 / day

Your new company
A global entertainment business operating across film, music and more, with an international group structure spanning multiple territories and currencies. The business works at pace in a creative, commercially driven environment. Following a recent finance system migration to a new ERP, the team is now looking for experienced interim support during a period of transition.

Your new role This is a hands on, sleeves rolled up assignment. You’ll be clearing a transactional backlog while supporting month end, year end (March), and improving group reporting across multiple entities and currencies.
This is not a spectator role, it’s about bringing clarity, control and confidence back into the numbers.

Treasury Manager - £50000 - £60000 - County Antrim

Your new companyYou will be joining an innovative, fast growing organisation with a busy Finance function and a strong reputation for operational excellence. As the business continues to expand, they are investing heavily in strengthening their treasury and cash management capability. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Treasury Manager to step into a key role with genuine progression potential.
Your new roleAs Treasury Manager, you will take ownership of the company’s cash flow, liquidity, and working capital position. You will monitor daily cash movements, manage multi currency bank accounts, and ensure the business maintains sufficient liquidity to support operations.You will oversee payments and receipts, work closely with AP, AR and Procurement to optimise cash cycles, and support treasury activity including credit lines, funding requirements, and currency hedging. The role also includes preparing cash dashboards, KPIs and variance analysis, supporting management reporting, and ensuring full compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and regulatory standards.
What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience in cash management, treasury, or a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital
• Ability to manage multiple banking relationships and multi currency environments
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with strong attention to detail
• Experience collaborating with AP, AR, Procurement and senior leadership
• Knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and best practice treasury processes
• Proactive, organised, and confident working in a fast paced environment

What you’ll get in returnYou will join a dynamic and ambitious business offering strong exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key financial decisions. As the company continues to grow, there is excellent potential for career progression within the Finance team. You will also benefit from a supportive working environment, professional development, and the chance to play a vital role in shaping treasury operations.
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.

Financial Controller, Perm, Industry, Co. Tyrone

Your new company
A well established and growing manufacturing organisation are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the senior leadership team. This role is being managed on a confidential basis and offers the opportunity to shape the strategic financial direction of a business undergoing investment, modernisation, and continuous improvement.
You will report directly to the CEO and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening systems and controls, and supporting operational excellence across the organisation.

Your new role
As Financial Controller, you will take full responsibility for the finance function, providing accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting to support strategic decision-making. Your key duties will include:

• Leading, managing, and developing the finance team
• Delivering monthly management accounts and statutory reporting
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial modelling
• Managing year-end audit and ensuring full regulatory compliance (VAT, PAYE, payroll, statutory returns)
• Strengthening financial governance, systems, internal controls and operational processes
• Overseeing R&D tax credits and supporting grant funding applications
• Managing banking, insurance, and key external relationships
• Setting, monitoring, and reporting on KPIs aligned to business performance
• Partnering with the sales team to review and agree customer pricing packages

This is a highly visible and influential role with broad exposure across the business.

What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised professional qualification (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) QBE may also be considered
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership position
• Strong technical and operational reporting skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop a finance team
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality

What you’ll get in return
You will receive a competitive remuneration package along with a strong benefits offering, including:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Company pension scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Health surveillance programme
• Access to bike-to-work scheme
• Clear career progression pathways
• Employee referral scheme
• Free tea and coffee

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturer in a senior leadership role where you will have real influence and long-term career potential.

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 on your career. #

Indirect Tax, VAT, Tax

About the roleOur Indirect Tax team is market leading, providing advisory, operational and compliance services to our largest and most important clients. We advise across all aspects of indirect tax, with specialists in VAT, customs, excise, stamp taxes and environmental taxes.Our team is fuelled by curious minds who work together to provide innovative solutions to navigate challenges, both locally and globally. As part of the team, you’ll continue to build your tax technical skills as you work with a variety of clients across all business sectors, whilst, at the same time, have the opportunity to develop your operational consulting and technology skills as you support clients in how they deal with the day-to-day practicalities of meeting the requirements of an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape.As part of the team, you will experience unparalleled opportunities to develop your career, build your skills and experience working on complex and challenging assignments. If you are ready to accelerate your career in indirect tax, then this is the opportunity for you.
What your days will look likeWe are looking for a Senior Manager to join our Northern Ireland-based team in our Manchester or Leeds office. You will work as an integral part of a team of problem solvers, helping our clients tackle their complex issues from strategy to execution.

• Working alongside others in the Indirect Tax team and other Hays client teams to win new clients and work, providing innovative solutions and advice aligned to our clients’ commercial needs.
• Working in multidisciplinary Indirect Tax teams (e.g. with customs, legal and systems specialists)
• Keeping up to date with indirect tax legislation and practical changes
• Managing and helping to develop others in the team

This role is for you if

• VAT technical and analytical skills
• Senior stakeholder management and a commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to work to deadlines
• Ability to apply good judgement, consult appropriately and manage risk
• Ability to work flexibly and through virtual networks
• A strong interest in and understanding of the benefits of technology and innovation

Requirments
ACA OR CTA Qualified with full UK RTW

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

Your new company
A well-established international services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Director to support one of its major business units. Based in London, this role will begin on an interim basis and will work closely with senior leadership and the global CFO. The business operates across multiple regions, and this position will play a key role in driving financial direction and operational performance.

Your new role
Sitting as a senior member of the finance leadership team, you’ll take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Commercial Finance & Strategy - Set the financial agenda for the region, guide strategic decision-making, and provide clear insights on performance, risks and opportunities to executive stakeholders.
• FP&A Leadership - Oversee planning cycles, forecasting and regular reporting, ensuring robust modelling, analysis and scenario planning to support business objectives.
• Reporting & Governance - Lead on accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and manage statutory and audit requirements.
• People Leadership - Inspire and develop a capable finance team across onshore and offshore locations, driving consistency, best practice and continuous improvement.
• Cash & Stakeholder Management - Manage cash flow and working capital, and collaborate with commercial, operational and global finance teams to support wider business initiatives.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A fully qualified accountant; prior experience in a practice environment is advantageous.
• Strong technical grounding in group reporting, consolidation and financial control.
• Demonstrated capability across commercial finance and FP&A.
• Experience within multinational services organisations or similar complex environments.
• Proven track record in finance transformation or change programmes.
• History of leading sizeable teams across multiple locations.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

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

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Your new companyAn SME media market research agency is hiring a part-time Finance Manager to join the business on a 14-month maternity cover. This role will report to the Head of Finance and work alongside a junior team of four. The company offers a flexible and collaborative place to work and is seeking someone with hands-on experience to support from day one.

Your new roleAs a part-time Finance Manager, you will be responsible for

• Reviewing management accounts
• Cashflow forecasting
• VAT & payroll
• Month end
• Produce and analyse KPIs
• Line management of two

What you’ll need to succeed

• Short notice
• Industry experience in media, market research, consultancy or equivalent.
• Abiity to work in a hands-on all-round finance role

What you’ll get in return

• 55-60k base pro rata
• 25 days holiday + 8 days of charity holiday + climate change days off
• Flexible working - 1 day in office and super flex
• 9.30am - 5.30pm working hours and super flexible
• Open to part-time candidates

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Full Time Permanent Monday to Friday

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Attega Group is currently partnering exclusively with our client in recruiting a HR Admin Assistant to join the team.

The main purpose of this role is to support the HR function within the business.

In return, our client is offering a salary of up to £26,000 P/A, depending on experience, plus

This is a full-time, permanent role. The hours of the HR Admin Assistant will be Monday Friday 09 00 but can be flexible for the right candidate.

Reporting to the Hiring Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor HR Mailbox
• Maintain 1st Aid Boxes
• General HR admin offer letters, resignation letters, probation letters
• Putting new employees on Onboarding portals
• Support with inductions
• New employee check in
• Covering Reception
• Training Records Copy/File certificates/cards
• Support HR & Payroll

The ideal HR Admin Assistant:

• Attention to detail and pride in work
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook) with ability to learn new applications
• The ability to plan your own work, work on your own initiative and meet deadlines
• The ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands and prioritise tasks and workload
• exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team

For more information on our HR Admin Assistant role, please contact Liz in the Attega Group offices today!

Ashley Kate HR & Finance are proud to be partnering with a manufacturer on the outskirts of Leeds to recruit a Finance Manager.

This is a newly created opportunity offering full ownership of site finance, where you’ll play a key role in driving performance and supporting decision-making in a fast-paced FMCG environment. It’s a hands-on, operational role, not just reporting, with real visibility across the site.

Working closely with the Site Director and wider leadership team, you’ll take responsibility for the site P&L, providing clear insight and constructive challenge to improve profitability and efficiency. You’ll be a true business partner across operations, supply chain, and procurement, developing a strong understanding of the key drivers behind performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of site P&L and financial performance
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making
• Delivering clear, commercially focused reporting and insight
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes
• Monitoring costs, labour, and overheads to drive control and efficiency
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives

We’re looking for a commercially minded finance professional with experience in FMCG or manufacturing. You’ll be comfortable working closely with operational teams, able to challenge where needed, and confident turning financial data into meaningful actions. Experience owning or contributing to a site P&L is important, and a hands-on approach is key.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, bonus, and a strong benefits package, along with the opportunity to shape a role and make a visible impact within the business.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Would you like to develop your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?

Location: This role will be based from our Marlow office on a hybrid basis, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Join our Treasury team

Softcat’s Treasury function is a new and rapidly evolving area, supporting the business as it grows internationally and becomes more complex. The team currently consists of two people, and we are looking to recruit a Senior Treasury Analyst as a third member of the team, to help establish best-practice capabilities across liquidity management, risk management, systems, and controls. The team works closely with Tax, Financial Reporting, and transactional finance teams (Credit Control and Accounts Payable), as well as other areas of business operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a critical function within a FTSE 250 company.

Success. The Softcat Way.

It’s an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK’s most successful technology solutions businesses. We’ve passed the £1 billion pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards.

We’ve got even bigger plans for the future - so if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career. You’ll find a diverse range of careers: sales, technology, business operations, with opportunities for graduates, apprentices and experienced professionals.

Driving cash, risk, and treasury excellence

As the Senior Treasury Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Group’s treasury strategy. Reporting to the Head of Treasury, you will lead the day-to-day operations of Group Treasury while driving improvements to our risk management framework and systems. You will oversee daily cash management performed by the Treasury Analyst, take ownership of our FX hedging programme, and help lead the implementation of our first Treasury Management System. In addition, you will strengthen cash forecasting, intercompany cash management, and treasury controls to support the business as it grows internationally. This is a high-impact role with significant scope for development, including the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities as the team expands.

As Senior Treasury Analyst, you’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing daily cash, optimising global liquidity structures, and managing intercompany funding frameworks and documentation
• Executing FX hedging activities and maintain strong counterparty, approval, and settlement risk controls
• Owning cash forecasting, treasury reporting, and policy/governance frameworks to ensure strong liquidity and controls
• Assisting with Treasury Management System implementation, automation initiatives and cross functional collaboration with finance and banking partners
• Develop team capability, support debt management activities and promote high performance treasury culture.

We’d love you to have

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a corporate treasury role
• Skilled in intercompany cash frameworks, FX trading workflows, and end‑to‑end treasury controls
• Qualified accountant or ACT‑qualified, with strong accountability and a proactive, professional mindset
• Demonstrated process‑improvement capability, including mapping, controls design, and segregation of duties
• Strong Excel skills with clear, insightful MI and board‑level reporting capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence, remaining calm in a fast‑paced, international environment

For more details, please see the attached job description. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

Join us

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.  You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

Here at Softcat, we don’t prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

About us

We are a national charity dedicated to ensuring support and access to treatment for everyone living with leukodystrophy. These rare and often life-limiting conditions affect individuals and families in profound ways, and we are committed to ensuring that no one faces them alone.

Our work focuses on the shared challenges across all leukodystrophy conditions, bringing together those affected within a compassionate community of Tender Loving Care. Alongside providing support, we champion research, raise awareness among both the public and medical professionals, and collaborate with specialists and other rare disease charities to improve best practice across healthcare systems.

As we continue to develop and strengthen our impact, we are seeking an experienced and values-driven Chief Finance & Operations Officer to join our senior leadership team.

The role

This is a key leadership role within the organisation, responsible for ensuring strong financial stewardship, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide both strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational support.

This role will suit a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strategic oversight with practical involvement in the day-to-day realities of a small charity.

Please note that this is primarily an office-based role.

Key responsibilities

Finance & governance

• Lead on all aspects of financial management, reporting, and control
• Prepare management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgets, and year-end statutory accounts
• Liaise with auditors/independent examiners
• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
• Work closely with the CEO and Treasurer and support the Board of Trustees with clear financial reporting and advice
• Oversee payroll, gift-aid and financial policies
• Work within our current Sage desktop system and support the transition to a cloud-based finance system, which is being implemented at the start of our new financial year (July 2026).

Operations

• Oversee operational systems and processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Support HR administration and organisational policies
• Manage risk, insurance, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development
• Be willing to engage in day-to-day operational matters as they arise

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent)
• Has proven experience in charity finance, including SORP and restricted funding
• Has experience working with trustees and senior leadership teams
• Is comfortable working both strategically and operationally
• Is hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-focused
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Is aligned with our mission and values

Experience in a small charity environment would be highly desirable.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values-led organisation
• Senior leadership role with influence across the organisation
• Flexible working arrangements
• A collaborative and supportive working environment