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Job Title: Senior AccountantLocation: HeathrowPackage: Up to £50k depending on experience, 25 days holiday plus BH, and moreWorking Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pmA well established and reputable accountancy practice near Heathrow are hiring for a Senior Accountant, to join their ambitious and growing team. This practice have been established for over 20 years, and has a long-standing and trusted client base.In this position, you will be working within a diverse portfolio of clients, preparing statutory and management accounts, compliance review, tax returns, and more. The role offers plenty of opportunities to progress and develop. If you are a Senior level accountant seeking a new challenge within an experience and trusted employer then look no furtherSenior Accountant Job OverviewManage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact and maintaining strong working relationshipsCoordinate with clients to obtain financial information, resolve queries, and ensure all deadlines are metPrepare and review year-end statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standardsOversee the year-end process, including adjustments, reconciliations, and final submissionsSupervise and review the work of junior staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standardsAllocate tasks effectively across the team and act as a point of escalation for technical issuesSupport the development of junior team members through mentoring, training, and regular feedbackProvide ongoing client support and advisory services, including assistance with bookkeeping, VAT, and management accountsSenior Accountant Job Requirements5 years of general practice experience, with proficiency in accounts and taxation for small/medium sized companies, sole traders, and partnershipsACCA or ACA qualifiedAble to commute to office close to HeathrowExcellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skillsSenior Accountant Salary and BenefitsUp to £50,000 depending on experience (can be more if very experienced)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysStandard work place pension contributionOn-site parkingExcellent progression opportunitiesAnd more benefits to be discussedBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Credit Control Manager Location: Marden Salary: £45-50kWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Credit Control Manager to oversee the consumer credit management processes. The successful candidate will be expected to maximise bad debt recovery and lead operational improvements across the full credit control journey. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong analytical and data handling skills.Duties of the Credit Control Manager;- The Credit Control Manager will work closely with customers, third-party agencies and internal departments to minimise losses arising from loan delinquency, maximise debt recovery outcomes and support customers experiencing financial difficulties.- The role will focus on identifying and implementing process improvements using automation and AI solutions to improve operational efficiency and recovery performance.- The role will also involve gathering, analysing and interpreting arrears and recovery performance data, providing regular reporting and insight to senior management to support operational oversight and strategic decision-making.- To understand and apply the legal and regulatory requirements surrounding debt recovery, including FCA requirements and Consumer Duty principles, ensuring appropriate action is taken to protect the business and its customers and support fair outcomes.- To ensure the team maintain regular telephone and other contact methods with members regardi...

Are you an experienced Credit Controller seeking a new opportunity? A successful business services company based in North Kent is looking to recruit a sole-charge Credit Controller to join them permanently. This role is office-based, and you will be working in a busy and supportive team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, duties and responsibilities are as follows: Duties of the Credit Controller Role • Full credit control payment chasing, • Meet and exceed monthly cash collection and debtor day targets, • Resolution of invoice queries, • Issuing and allocating credit notes, • Credit & Debit card payment processing, • Maintenance of all aspects of the ledger, • Posting and correct allocation of cash receipts against customer accounts, • Sales ledger account reconciliations, • Maintaining excellent customer relationships Requirements of the Credit Control Role • Solid and proven experience working in credit control, • First-rate MS Excel skills Benefits of the Credit Controller Role: • 35-hour working week, • Working for an established business in a supportive team, • 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays - 3 days leave between Christmas & New Year...

We're delighted to be supporting a respected Kent Housing Association in the recruitment of an Interim Finance Officer – Managing Agents on an initial 6–9 month contract. Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy resolving financial queries? Are you experienced in Accounts Payable, reconciliat

Permanent Opportunity Local Government | Senior Finance Leadership £63,280 to £75,805 plus service manager special allowance of £5,769 Are you an accomplished finance leader looking for an opportunity to shape the financial future of a forward-thinking local authority? We are se

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Financial Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance, the role of Financial Accountant will be responsible for providing professional financial support and advice as well as providing effective leadership to the accountancy team ensuring a high level of service is delivered.Day to day your role will include: • Supporting in the preparation of the Final Accounts to an extremely high quality and within all reporting deadlines including all necessary financial statements working papers and returns., • Supporting in the preparation of the annual budget, financial plan and 3 year budget including all necessary budget working papers., • Ensure correct accounting treatment at the financial year end for both business rates and Council Tax. Work cross organisation to ensure that all returns are completed on time and financial reporting is in line with current legislation., • Ensure that the asset register is maintained and capital expenditure and financing is treated correctly., • To be the financial lead across various projects. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with previous Local Government experience, especially in Collection Fund, Capital Accounting and Financial Accounting.This is a permanent role with a salary range of £55,000 to £60,000. The role requires 2 days a week in th...

Financial Accountant - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join an established East Kent based business on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and enjoys taking ownership of financial reporting, controls, and process improvement. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting business-critical finance processes. Key Responsibilities for the Financial Accountant Lead monthly and quarterly financial close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Prepare and review journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany transactions. Support financial reporting, statutory compliance, VAT, and regulatory requirements. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure audit readiness. Support ERP (SAP) processes, reporting, and continuous system improvements. Partner with finance, IT, and wider business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes. About You You'll be an accomplished and ideally qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and the confidence to work independently while building effective relationships across the business. Essential Skills & Experience Relevant financ...

Use your financial expertise to influence decisions that make a difference.Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys turning financial data into meaningful insight?.Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can challenge thinking, improve processes and support strategic.Finance team and play

Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner We're delighted to be partnering with a well-established international organisation to recruit an ambitious Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner to join its growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the implementation of a new NetSuite ERP system, before progressing into a commercially focused management accounting and business partnering role. The Role - Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner Initially, you'll support the NetSuite implementation, assisting with data migration, system testing, process improvements and reporting enhancements while working closely with internal stakeholders and implementation partners. Following implementation, you'll prepare monthly management accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, analyse business performance, develop KPIs and management information, and partner with the wider business to drive continuous improvement. About You You'll be AAT qualified or studying towards CIMA, ACCA or an equivalent qualification, with experience in management accounting or a similar finance role. You'll have strong analytical and Excel skills, experience using ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite desirable), and enjoy improving processes and building relationships across the business. Previous ERP implementation experience would be an advantage but isn't essential. What...

Accounts Administrator (Kent Based) Location: Kent - Flexible working arrangements Job Type: Temporary - 6 Months plus Salary: £14.Start Date: Immediate start available We are currently recruiting for a reliable and organised Accounts Administrator to join a busy and supportive team on a t

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management? Do you enjoy leading teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring financial transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant? Are you seeking a supportive environment and flexible working arrangements? We are seeking a skilled Finance Transactions Manager to take a key role in overseeing the transactional finance function. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, operational finance environment, enjoys developing a small team, and wants to make a tangible impact on financial performance and process efficiency. As Finance Transactions Manager, you will: • Take ownership of accounts payable, accounts receivable, rent accounting, and cash management processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance., • Lead, support, and develop a small team, fostering motivation, high performance, and cohesion., • Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, month-end closing, and reporting of key financial metrics., • Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, vendors, and other external stakeholders., • Drive process improvements, implement KPIs, and maintain robust internal controls., • Oversee VAT, banking, and financial system operations to ensure integrity of data and compliance with regulations. This is a brilliant o...

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Medway Towns on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. This position would suit someone with previous accounts experience who is organised, accurate and enjoys working in a busy office environment. Key Responsibilities • Process sales and purchase orders using SAP., • Raise customer invoices and process supplier invoices., • Accurately code and post financial transactions., • Reconcile customer and supplier accounts., • Resolve customer and supplier queries efficiently., • Liaise with internal departments to resolve transaction issues., • Record bank payments and receipts., • Process multi-currency transactions., • Record company credit card transactions and employee expenses., • Assist with weekly and month-end payment runs (BACS and TT)., • Produce monthly aged debtor and creditor reports., • Provide cover and support across the finance team when required., • Undertake additional finance and administrative duties as needed.Requirements, • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role., • Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills., • Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines., • ...

Our client in the hi tech manufacturing sector are now looking for ahighly experienced Financial Controller to join the team based at the Kent HeadOffice. Responsibility of the Financial Controller role:-. Requirements of the Financial Controller role:-.

Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting. This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic financial leadership with hands-on responsibility, helping to shape the future of a unique organisation with a rich heritage. Working closely with the leadership team and Trustees,

We are exclusively recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Finance Manager to lead our client's Accounts team and ensure robust financial management and control across the business. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day financial operations while contributing strategically to the company's long-term objectives. We've recruited for this company for 16+ years and really enjoy recruiting for the Finance Director. The company has over a £100m turnover, they're very successful and expanding. As part of your role, you will manage a team of four (1 Supervisor and 3 Accounts staff) and work closely with Directors and Managers to ensure financial commitments are met, risks are controlled, and reporting is accurate and timely. Please find all the details below: Job title: Finance Manager Location: Ashford, Kent. This role is office based, but flexibility is available to attend appointments etc Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE Reasons to work at our client: 22 days annual leave + Bank holidays Free parking A pivotal role within a growing and well-established business Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business performance Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment Your duties and responsibilities would be: Strategic & Department Management Develop and deliver the annual str...

A highly regarded boutique law firm within the projects, energy and infrastructure sector is seeking to engage an experienced Project Finance Lawyer on a remote consultancy basis, supporting a strong pipeline of work across the Gulf. This opportunity will be well suited to lawyers with upwards of 8

The Role As Finance Director, you will have full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring best-in-class financial control, reporting, governance and compliance. Finance Director | Multi-site Retail | Cheshire | £140,000 - £170,000 + car + bonus The Opportunity This is an outs

You will also ensure that the place finance team works in partnership with their clients and across the whole of finance and other resource functions, to provide an excellent and prompt service, whilst upholding strong financial stewardship. My Local Government client is looking to recruit a permane

Key Responsibilities Processing supplier invoices and matching them to purchase orders Assisting with payment runs Managing supplier, invoice, payment, and billing queries Bank reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments Processing employee expenses Providing general support to the finance

Your new company An established and progressive professional services firm is looking to appoint a Tax Consultant to join its growing advisory team.This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced tax professional seeking a client-focused advisory role.Your new role Working as

Position: Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16 Location:, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months - typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week Working Hours: 36 hours per week Pay Rate: PAY

As a Legal Secretary in Ashford, you'll play a key role in keeping the professional services team running smoothly.From managing correspondence to organising files, you'll be right at the heart of the action, ensuring everything is in order and deadlines are met.This solicitors is based in Ashford,

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful care

Are you an enthusiastic finance professional looking for a new challenge? Join our client's dynamic Alliance Finance Department as a Finance Officer! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations while enjoying a supportive work environment. As a Finance Officer, yo

This is a standalone finance role offering full ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, providing financial insight, commercial support and strategic input to help drive business growth. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Finance Business Partner Salary: £66,000 - £77,000 per annum Location: Wiltshire - hybrid working Contract: Permanent Overview of the Finance Business Partner role Sellick Partnership is proud to be partnering with a key NHS client based in the Southwest, to recruit a Finance Busin

Your new roleIn your new role as Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. The business has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation within its specialist market and continues to expand, creating the need for additional supp

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead the finance business partnering function for Children's Services, providing strategic financial leadership across the directorate. Key Responsibilities * Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for

Finance Business Systems AnalystWe are working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, innovation, and engineering excellence. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Finance Business Systems Analyst to support and enhance the systems,

Senior Finance Business Partner – Grimsby – £55,000 - £62,000 + Excellent Benefits Hybrid/Flexible Working Considered Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance? We're recruiting on beh

The key responsibilities of the Finance System Implementation Lead are:. Leading the end-to-end implementation of a new finance system, taking ownership from project planning through to go-live and post-implementation support. Working closely with finance and operational teams to understand business

As Finance & HR Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the office, providing assistance across finance, payroll, HR and general administration. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied part-time role (approximately 28 hours per week), supporting across fina

This permanent role is ideal for those with a passion for accounting and finance, offering a rewarding opportunity to grow and contribute to a professional team. They have a dedicated accounting and finance department focused on maintaining high standards of financial operations and efficiency. Expe

Finance Consultant/Transformation Programme Manager. We are currently working with a Local Authority in the South West who are seeking a Finance Consultant - Transformation Programme Management to join their team:.

TristoneNash have partnered with a highly reputable social housing provider who is seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Finance.

Supporting non-finance stakeholders in understanding financial performance and key drivers. Providing support and resolving finance-related queries from operational teams. Alexander Daniels are recruiting on an exclusive basis on behalf of a valued client for a newly created role within their financ

My cliemnt is a three partner Chartered Accountancy practice with 9 staff specialising in accountancy, taxation and business advice to the SME owner managed sector.They are looking for a Tax Manager / Senior Tax Accountant with experience of working in a broad range of areas from personal tax includ

Mid level Employment Solicitor.Our client is a highly respected, long-established law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of working people and trade unions.They are known for handling high-profile, precedent-setting employment cases and delivering exceptional client care.The firm is seeking a E

Support the Finance Director in delivering a successful year-end audit process and maintaining strong external audit relationships. Provide leadership to Finance Services, Management Accounts, Business Partnering, and Financial Accounting teams, driving performance and collaboration. Oversee transac

Your new company A well-established and growing principal contractor is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to join its pre-construction team.Operating across refurbishment, leisure, commercial and construction projects, the business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery, profess

Solutions Architect (Finance) / 6 months / Hybrid (Hampshire) / £450-£510pd (Outside IR35).

This is a high-profile role offering excellent visibility across both finance and operational teams. Your new company Hays Senior Finance is partnering with a large, complex and highly respected organisation to recruit a technically strong CAPEX Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Solution Architect is responsible for leading the overall solution design and architecture for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations transformation programmes.

Key Responsibilities for this Bridging Finance Solicitor vacancy: Manage caseload of residential and commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion. Bridging Finance Solicitor experience to include: Draft & review loan agreements, debentures, personal guarantees, and secur

Interim Finance Business Partner. I'm recruiting for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to join a large, fast-paced, multi-site organisation on an initial contract. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, combining commercial finance, reportin

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key part in strengthening the financial control environment across a complex, multi-entity organisation, working closely with both local finance teams and group functions.

What will the Finance Business Partner role involve? Reporting to the Financial Controller, the main responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will include: Financial forecasting, planning and risk assessment including preparation of annual budgets and monthly reforecasts Monitoring of budg

Morson Talent currently have an exciting new position for a Bid Finance Analyst to join our prestigious Aerospace client based in Yeovil.