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The Junior Accountant Client Manager role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in accounting and finance. This position in Harpenden focuses on managing client accounts within the professional services industry. \n Client Details \n This is a small-sized organisation within the professional services sector, specialising in accounting and finance. The company is known for its client-focused approach and commitment to delivering high-quality financial services. \n Description \n\n • Manage a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring all financial reporting requirements are met.\n, • Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns in compliance with relevant regulations.\n, • Assist clients with bookkeeping and payroll tasks as needed.\n, • Provide advice on financial planning and tax optimisation strategies.\n, • Ensure timely submission of statutory filings and payments.\n, • Collaborate with team members to resolve client queries efficiently.\n, • Maintain accurate and organised financial records for all assigned clients.\n, • Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and tax regulations.\n\n Profile \n A successful Junior Accountant Client Manager should have: \n\n • A qualification or part-qualification in accountancy (e.g., AAT, ACCA, or equivalent).\n, • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.\n, • Experience in using accounting software and tools.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.\n, • A proactive approach to problem-solving and client management.\n, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.\n, • The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • A competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 per annum.\n, • A permanent position within a reputable professional services company.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment in Harpenden.\n, • The chance to work closely with a variety of clients across industries.\n\n If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Harpenden.

Job Title: Accounts Manager \n Reporting to: Director \n Location: Luton \n Salary:£35,000 - £45,000 \n Times: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm \n Start: ASAP \n We are currently hiring for a leading law firm based in Luton looking for a accounts manager to join their finance team. \n Responsibilities \n Key Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Maintain the firm's financial records and oversee the day-to-day operation of the firm's banking arrangements, including the Client Account, Office (Business) Account and VAT Account.\n, • Manage all cash movements, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of receipts, payments, transfers and reconciliations.\n, • Process client and office banking, including electronic payments (BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments), cheque payments and daily banking transactions.\n, • Ensure the firm's Client Account is operated in strict accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules and the firm's internal financial procedures.\n, • Carry out daily client ledger reviews and undertake zero balancing of client ledgers, ensuring that client balances are cleared promptly once matters are concluded and that no residual balances remain without appropriate authority.\n, • Prepare and process client-to-office transfers in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules and ensure all transfers are properly authorised and recorded.\n, • Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for all firm bank accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.\n, • Prepare quarterly cash flow forecasts and financial analysis reports for senior management.\n, • Prepare payroll information and liaising with external accountants who do payroll.\n, • Prepare and assist external accountants with VAT returns.\n, • Post accounting transactions accurately and maintain complete and orderly accounting records within the firm's accounts and document management systems.\n, • Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes, including providing information and schedules required by the firm's Accountant and external auditors.\n, • Respond to accounts queries from fee earners and support staff, providing timely and accurate financial information relating to client matters.\n, • Liaise professionally with clients, banks, suppliers and other third parties in relation to financial and account-related matters.\n, • Conduct financial analysis and prepare ad hoc reports for management as required.\n, • Monitor aged client balances, unpaid disbursements and residual client balances, taking appropriate action to ensure compliance and efficient cash management.\n, • Maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, the SRA Accounts Rules, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements and all relevant accounting legislation, ensuring full compliance at all times.\n, • Maintain confidentiality in respect of all client, financial and firm information and comply with the firm's policies on data protection, confidentiality and information security.\n, • Provide support and assistance to colleagues across the firm and undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role as may be required by the Partners or senior management.\n\n Skills, Knowledge & Experience \n Skills \n\n • Bookkeeping and accountancy\n, • Written and oral communication skills\n, • Excellent IT skills and proficiency with LEAP (case management system)\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n\n Knowledge \n\n • SRA Standards and Regulations and SRA Accounts Rules (Desired NOT essential)\n, • Accounting and Financial procedures\n\n

Our Mission Summary Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is modelled on Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), which undertakes commercial and military contracts to fund scientific Research and Development (R&D). OSC’s founding Director was formerly a scientist at WHOI, hence this approach and pursuit of her core research interests. translating past and current R&D outputs into future goals, we aim to influence OsloPARis Convention (OSPAR) decommissioning legislation, by potentially repurposing offshore anthropogenic infrastructure via Nature-in-Design (NID) techniques into artifcial reefs, readdress methods to collect/analyse survey data more effectively and reduce carbon emissions (e.g. fewer people, vessels, and planes, etc.), promote long-term monitoring campaigns that focus on project lifecycles and not merely construction windows, by introducing high-tech low-power hardware and novel processing, which will progress the blue economy. Ocean Science Consulting Limited aims to influence decommissioning legislation and promote the blue economy through innovative research and development, focusing on marine mammal detection, artificial reefs, and reducing carbon emissions.Position title: Internal accountant Type: Full-time, permanent position Salary: Competitive depending on qualifications and experience Holiday: 32 days + birthday, incl. public holidays, increasing with service Benefits: Health insurance Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK (potential for remote/flexible working) Start date: ASAP About OSC Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a technology-focused marine science company involved principally in providing environmental services worldwide. OSC specialises in and monitoring, and , Remotely Operated Vehicle , and . OSC has a track record for providing environmental monitoring (mitigation for regulatory compliance) and (field studies and experiments) for a large and range of _. Role OSC is seeking an internal accountant to become a member of the team. The internal accountant will have previous experience working in a finance role, including knowledge of UK VAT. Our ideal candidate will have a proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to self-review their work. Responsibilities: • Take responsibility for all in-house finance matters;, • Ability to work efficiently in a management accountant role across a wide range of projects, completing analysis as and when required by management;, • Using Xero software (and the associated Hubdocs App to upload receipts) to complete day-to-day bookkeeping, which includes OSC’s storage business (containers and vehicles) within a compound adjacent to our offices, and rental property;, • Using Rentila and managing customer contracts and payments for the storage business;, • Managing debtor and creditor ledgers and completing bank reconciliations;, • Preparation and filing of quarterly VAT returns;, • Completing monthly / quarterly management accounts;, • Preparation of records for R&D tax credits in contact with an external contractor, who provides software and training;, • Filing and naming according to company policy using SharePoint, with training provided;, • Enforcing company-wide adherence to financial policies, including the requirement for all staff to submit VAT receipts where applicable and upload these via Hubdocs;, • Implementing and maintaining ISO procedures with finances;, • Directors’ personal accounting/book-keeping/income tax and VAT returns; and,, • Payroll and associated records of working days and holiday. Required: • Legally permitted to work in UK prior to employment;, • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. accounting or finance) or previous experience working within a finance role;, • Previous experience preparing and filing VAT returns;, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;, • Strong skills across Microsoft software (excel, word, outlook, teams);, • Able to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively, achieving results against deadlines;, • Genuine interest about the business, and the industry; and,, • Commercially aware, discreet, and able to handle sensitive information. Desirable: • Experience using Xero accounting software (training can be provided);, • Part qualified, qualified or qualified by experience., • Experience with foreign currencies and transactions OSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company offers benefits such as health insurance, remote working, and opportunities for career progression. Please submit your CV and cover letter through OSC’s careers portal _. There will be a written test as part of the interview process. Kind Regards, OSC Recruitment Team.

Our Purpose At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world. How you’ll make an impact Xero is building new AI products and looking for an accounting/bookkeeping product specialist to help in the effort. Xero’s goal is to build beautiful small business software that solves their needs across disparate jobs to be done like bookkeeping, invoicing, bills, payroll, compliance, and more. As we experiment with new AI products, this role is essential for understanding the nuances of core accounting, bookkeeping, and tax, so that they can be translated into beautiful experiences, and ensuring our product solves the core accounting and bookkeeping needs of our small business customers. You'll be embedded with product development teams, and will apply subject matter expertise to enable them and broader Xero to create customer delight and market opportunity. To do this, you’ll leverage your deep understanding of small business and accountant & bookkeeper needs, ensuring our software meets and exceeds customer expectations. As a key member of the Product Management team you'll positively influence culture, and be a key advocate for what products to build. An accounting degree or equivalent experience is required • Be the key subject matter expert for Accounting and Bookkeeping, and apply your broad understanding of Accounting and Bookkeeping standards, customs, user needs, and business realities to support the product strategy & product development process., • Interpret and translate applicable product market fit, legal & regulatory requirements (and assessments from partner SME teams) into digestible recommendations that product leadership teams and their direct reports can consider and prioritize to develop winning strategies, and write effective requirements for Xero’s AI products., • Apply subject matter expertise to support Marketing, Comms, Customer Support and other teams to ensure that customer facing communications are created in an accurate, efficient and fully compliant way., • Work with UX design, UX research, and product teams to craft research activities and gather customer feedback and interpret the results (for both AB and SB behaviours), • Support product teams to implement process and controls that will lead to delivery of accurate and compliant software for our customers, • Work with cross functional partners such as the Product Compliance team to provide insight on upcoming changes (regulatory or otherwise) that will affect Xero and its customers, and ongoing assessments of our product to ensure that our product and small business customers remain compliant with relevant rules, legislation and industry best practices., • Work closely and collaboratively with other subject matter experts from across the business, and externally, such as Risk, Compliance, Legal, Government Relations and Privacy on shared projects and content., • Xero’s AI products achieve product market fit, • Xero’s customers are able to effectively complete core bookkeeping jobs to be done through beautiful product experiences, • Xero’s customer communications are clear, correct, timely, and helpful, • Product development activity is well informed by accurate and clear expertise, • The compliance community within Xero is well informed and engaged with the AI Product team, • Stakeholders feel empowered with comprehensive up to date knowledge about the needs of the market, • Xero creates customer delight and commercial opportunities out of regulatory requirements and market dynamics, • Critical competencies, • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Commerce, Law, Taxation, Finance or similar, • Highly advanced and specialist understanding of regional regulatory requirements that impact or drive data and returns flowing in/out of the tax authorities (broadly around accounting, bookkeeping, income tax, sales tax, payroll and related cyber security and privacy requirements), • Highly advanced and specialist knowledge of requirements around accounting and reporting obligations, • An exceptional communicator (written and verbal) who can translate complex technical regulatory information into clear and simple recommendations for diverse audiences such as product and technology leadership teams, business analysts and developers., • An eye for detail and superb analytical & research skills. You take a methodical approach to your work., • A growth mindset and thirst for learning, • Confident and accurate decision making skills when working on significant and specialist issues, • Thrive on managing your own time and approach to work, with a ruthless prioritization of time and projects, a strong results & delivery attitude and equally happy with independent vs team based work., • Self motivated and team oriented, with strong interpersonal skills, • Ability to discuss technical topics and convey complexity in a concise way, • A methodical and structured approach to analytical problem solving, • The ability to build strong networks, including remotely, • A strong interest in AI, • Creativity for thinking of compelling new AI-powered solutions, • Strong bias for actionExperience, • 7+ years experience in public practice with focus on taxation, compliance or business services, • 5+ years working collaboratively in technology, software or with Tax Agencies, • Qualified accountant or bookkeeper and current member of professional body, • Experienced in writing technical advice addressing complex specialist issues, with in-depth analysis, evaluation and interpretation, often requiring the ability to gain acceptance or change of thinking, • Experience collaborating and working with a broad range of stakeholders including senior leadership, external customers, technical peers, • Experience with risk assessments and product roadmaps is helpful, • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups.Why Xero?Offering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, private medical insurance, gym passes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.

SENIOR GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT REMOTE (WITH TRAVEL TO LONDON ONCE PER MONTH) £55,000 TO £65,000 + BONUS (UP TO 8%) THE COMPANY: We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, investor-backed SME that has more than tripled recurring revenue in the last 12 months from £7m to £22m, and is on track to reach £50m ARR within the next year. The business operates a remote-first culture but requires circa one day per month in London, so candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, qualified accountant to join a dynamic SME and build out the finance function over time. THE GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT ROLE: As Group Financial Accountant, you'll be reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, you will take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and controls across a group structure. You will also lead the build-out of the transactional finance function within the next 3 to 6 months. • Own the month-end close process, delivering timely management accounts and commentary, • Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules, • Maintain a monthly accounting calendar, ensuring deadlines for reconciliations, journals and reporting are met, • Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102), • Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors, • Prepare and submit VAT returns, with a strong understanding of different VAT treatments, • Support compliance with CTax and other statutory filings, • Maintain short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and assist with working capital management, • Work with operations teams to ensure accurate stock and inventory accounting, • Review work of outsourced bookkeeping and payroll providers, • Act as the key finance contact for VAT, payroll and pension compliance queries, • Drive process improvements and system optimisation, • Optimise and maintain the Xero accounting system as the business grows, • Hire and mentor an Assistant to bring transactional finance in-house THE PERSON: • Must be fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, • 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience in a fast-scaling SME Commercial business environment, within a Group Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role or similar., • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred, • Hands-on experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations and statutory accounts, • Group accounting experience is essential, • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and VAT treatments, • Exposure to IFRS is an advantage but not essential, • Experience in a scaling SME is highly desirable, • Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision, • Proactive and self-motivated with strong ownership mindset, • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred, • Confident user of Xero with an interest in process and system improvements TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Group Financial Accountant role for immediate consideration Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

_ is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare. We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join our team. The Payroll Accountant is responsible for managing and processing the company’s payroll, ensuring accurate and timely compensation to employees while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws, labor regulations, and company policies. This role also supports financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits related to payroll. • In charge of monthly payroll processing (multiple countries such as CH, EMEA and USA) in collaboration with the payroll service provider., • Review and confirm the accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions and deductions provided by the payroll service provider., • Maintain and update employee payroll records., • Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies., • Prepare and file payroll tax returns and statutory reports., • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor and tax regulations., • Coordinate with HR regarding employee changes (new hires, terminations, benefits, salary adjustments)., • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing., • Assist with internal and external audits., • Generate payroll reports for management and finance teams., • Manage payroll system updates and improvements., • Point of contact for employee T&E reimbursement and company’s travel bookings., • Manage the employee travel booking platform., • Assist with payroll and other finance related projects., • Implementation of new payroll processes and platforms. Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll/HR or accounting roles. Language: Fluency in English, German is a plus. Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of international payroll processes, tax regulations, and labor laws. Experience with payroll software and accounting systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Experience with multi-state or international payroll. Core Competencies: Self starter, proactive and independent personality High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Software skills: Google Workspace (including Gemini), Microsoft Excel, Travel management systems (e.g., BizAway, Navan) Plus: In-depth knowledge of US Payroll regulations What We Offer • A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare., • A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance., • Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting., • A culture of collaboration and inclusion, which is fundamental to our ethos., • Occasional travel to our HQ in Switzerland, immersing you in our core operations and company culture.

Description Swoon was founded in 2012 to create distinctive designs that owners will want to keep forever and a lofty goal to spark home obsession everywhere. We design original pieces in-house, and our innovative NPD process quickly discovers the next trend. Our testing platform ensures designs sell online at their intended price, and our data-led approach grows sales within families exponentially. Our business model cuts out expensive overheads like shops and overstocked warehouses, making our prices affordable. Our distinctive look unlocks collaborations with leading retailers like John Lewis and many more. This diversified growth strategy is powering our brand to a significant market share. And we’re just getting started… The Head of Finance oversees the entire finance function, from strategic FP&A and long-term planning to day-to-day management accounting, treasury, and reporting. As the financial conscience of the business, you will act as a key gatekeeper for capital allocation and a trusted senior partner to the co-founders and leadership team. Leading a capable finance team, you will provide robust control and constructive challenge to operational leads. You will set the budgets within which they operate, approve capital expenditures, and validate the commercial logic of key business decisions to ensure strong financial governance as Swoon continues to scale. Financial Planning, Forecasting and Reporting • Strategy & Planning: Own the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and three-year strategic plan. Build robust, ground-up models that connect commercial drivers to financial outcomes., • Reporting: Manage the monthly management accounts, board packs, investor reporting and FP&A reporting., • Trading Cadence: Oversee the weekly trading rhythm with marketing and merchandising; challenge plans and ensure every promotional or marketing spend has a clear business case., • Cash Flow: Maintain weekly direct/operational cash flow forecasts and three-way model. Galvanise the internal team to execute the cash roadmap., • BI & Insights: Develop an FP&A reporting suite within Sigma to ensure the business stays on track against targets. Operational Finance, Treasury and Day-to-Day • Financial Integrity: Oversee the monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, and the integrity of all board-level data., • Treasury: Run payment run, manage banking relationships, debt facilities, covenant reporting, and lender communication., • Compliance: Oversee VAT, payroll, and statutory filings; manage the year-end and external audit processes., • Operations & HR: Oversee business insurance and annual renewals. Bring financial rigor to people-related decisions, including payroll, compensation, and benefits., • Leadership: Lead, coach, and prioritise the finance team, building capabilities to scale alongside the business., • Payment stack: own statutory reporting and relationship with payment providers Strategic Finance and Business Partnering • Commercial Advisor: Serve as a strategic partner to the co-founders, providing analysis and guidance on major commercial decisions, partnerships, new ventures, and CAPEX investments., • Merchandising Controls: Uphold guardrails for inventory management, including budgets, stock investment, intake margin, clearance pricing, and markdown strategies., • Working Capital: Set and enforce rules-based working capital frameworks, including CM3 floors, discontinuation thresholds, and cash recovery targets., • Margin: partner with the B&M and operations teams to drive continuous improvements in the "Margin Stack" from factory to front door., • Funding: Lead funding discussions with existing and prospective lenders., • CAPEX Governance: Evaluate all tech CAPEX projects against projected ROI and rigorously review the tech roadmap budget. Controls, Governance and Risk • Control Environment: Continuously evolve the financial control environment, including payment authorisation, segregation of duties, and procurement controls., • Planning Cycle: Support the co-founders with the quarterly OKR-based planning cycle to ensure cross-functional alignment with profitability and cash targets., • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, model, and mitigate financial risks, such as supply chain disruption, pricing pressure, partner concentration, FX volatility, and working capital seasonality. Requirements Essential • Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 7+ years of experience., • Breadth: Proven track record leading or working within the full finance function, encompassing FP&A, management accounting, treasury, and statutory reporting., • Commercial Acumen: Strong instincts developed in a consumer-facing, high-growth environment (e-commerce, retail, hospitality, or DTC)., • Controls & Governance: Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust financial controls., • Business Partnering: Ability to build credibility with non-finance functions and challenge leadership constructively., • Technical Proficiency: Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills; comfortable building complex models from scratch and comfortable with 3 way financial modelling., • Hands-on Leadership: A strategic thinker who is unafraid to "roll up their sleeves" during month-end; comfortable working directly with the numbers. Strongly preferred • Experience in a multi-channel business (Direct-to-Consumer + Wholesale)., • Familiarity with retail / merchandising finance, including stock investment economics and markdown management., • Proficiency with modern BI tools (e.g., Sigma)., • Experience working with or reporting to a strategic board—specifically understanding the standard required by institutional partners., • Prior experience in the furniture, homeware, or interiors sectors. Benefits Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary, • Share options programme, • Profit share scheme, • Wellbeing allowance, • Pension scheme, • Private medical cover for you and your family Holidays, working environment and other perks • 27 days holiday rising to 30 with tenure, • 4 months of summer hours finishing at 1 PM on a Friday (we’re currently trialling rolling this out permanently!), • Free furniture on each anniversary of employment, • Friends & family discount of 20%, • Remote working 4x days per week

We are currently partnering with a Housing Association based in Derbyshire, who are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join their team on a 12-month temporary basis. This is a full-time position covering maternity leave. The role can be available as a fixed term contract or a temporary contract with a daily rate. The daily rate/ salary will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Our client offers a 50/50 split for hybrid working, there may be some flexibility for the right candidate. Duties will include (but are not limited to): • Providing budget training and financial advice to Service Managers, • Managing a team of three: one junior Accountant and two transactional staff, • Conducting monthly budget monitoring meetings with Service Managers ensuring budgets are maintained, • Assisting with the preparation of the annual Council Capital Investment programme, • Preparing annual budgets and annual forecasts in partnership with Service Managers and Head of Finance, • Processing monthly accounting journals in line with IFRS, including prepayments, accruals, referred revenue, accrued revenue, payroll etc, • Preparing monthly P&L with detailed variance analysis bridging actuals against budgets/forecasts, • Supporting departments with VAT and ensuring compliance with HMRC and Partial Exemption legislation, • Producing quarterly VAT return for approval and subsequent submissions, • Analysing purchase transactions and ensuring correct treatment for Partial Exemption, • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders; liaising with External Auditors Experience required: • Experience required in Social Housing/ Local Government, • CCAB or QBE Working hours: • 37 hours per week, • Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible starts and finishes) Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

The Role: Senior Accountant Are you a natural leader with a passion for people and numbers? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, building strong relationships and leading a team to success? As the Senior Accountant you’ll oversee daily office operations, manage a talented team, and work face-to-face with clients—handling the largest and most complex accounts. Join the Best Accountancy Practice in the Region Gillespie Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a leading Accountancy Practice, offering help to companies and individuals to keep on top of their finance needs within the UK. As part of their expansion, they're recruiting a Senior Accountant, to join their dynamic team! Key Responsibilities: • Attending networking events and for developing new business., • Will oversee the day to day running of the office and managing the team., • Preparation/Review of annual accounts., • Tax returns for limited companies and individuals., • Review of payroll, VAT and management accounts for clients., • Client management. Key Criteria:, • Fully qualified to ACCA, ACA or equivalent., • Strong interpersonal skills., • Experience of both Xero and Freeagent., • Current experience working in a public practice. Benefits:, • Free on-site parking., • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays., • Company events & social hours., • Casual dress. If you’re eager to join a dynamic team in a growth-focused environment, we want to hear from you! Location: Bristol - Remote

Can you provide hands-on leadership to a small, charitable housing and care provider at a critical time of year? Are you just as comfortable engaging in strategic conversations as you are diving into the nitty gritty of finance transactions? Are you immediately available to apply your Housing Finance expertise to deliver a fluent year end process? My client is a small but successful charitable housing provider in Birmingham. The requirement is for an Interim Head of Finance on a 4-6 month contract; this can either be performed in a hybrid manner (2-3 days in the office), or if the skillset lines up, completely remotely (within the UK). Key responsibilities include: • Take the lead on the year end close and be the key liaison for auditors, • Produce monthly management accounts and provide budget monitoring support to a small number of senior stakeholders, most critically in Operations and Property Services, • Line manage a small team in Finance Transactions and Payroll, • Support the CEO by preparing financial information and board packs, • Provide ongoing support to the wider organisation following the recent implementation of a new ERP. This is a rare but enticing opportunity for someone with prior experience at a senior level in a similar organisation (care, housing, supported living) to deliver confidence in Finance leadership at a time of unprecedented change. To be considered, please meet these criteria: • Be a qualified accountant or QBE; experience in leading teams in a housing/care/supported living environment is essential, • Be experienced in leading a year end process and leading the delivery of management accounts, • Ideally have an aptitude for various finance systems. This post will move quickly. Local candidates are encouraged, as are those considering remote opportunities as this post can go to a remote applicant if the skillset match is strong.

Hi, we’re Penfold - we’re on a mission to help everyone save enough to be comfortable in later life by making pensions accessible and engaging! There’s over a trillion pounds in UK pensions, but the industry is full of traditional providers with outdated products and poor customer service. Penfold is dragging the pension industry out of the dark ages with a platform built on modern technology. We’re demystifying pensions to make pension saving easy, accessible and engaging. We’re a focused team of 70 based primarily across London and Tallinn, and have raised significant funding from some of the most successful FinTech investors in the world. We manage over £1bn of pension assets for over 100,000 savers and thousands of businesses, and we’re growing rapidly every month. Our team is focused on building an amazing pension experience for our customers. As we scale, we’re strengthening our Partner Sales team to unlock significantly more growth from the accounting firms we already work with. As a Partner Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for educating and growing our channel of accounting partners, with a clear commercial focus on driving new client onboardings from existing firms. This is a quota-carrying, field-oriented role, suited to someone who has sold successfully to accountants before and enjoys building strong relationships that convert into consistent deal flow. You’ll spend significant time meeting accountants face-to-face, attending events, and positioning Penfold as the pension solution that helps firms streamline day-to-day processing and spend more time on high-value client work. This is not a support role. You’ll own revenue targets and be accountable for performance across your partner portfolio. • Own a portfolio of existing accounting firms and grow client onboardings from them, • Increase penetration within firms by placing Penfold with more of their clients, • Consistently hit or exceed monthly and quarterly commercial targets, • Reactivate dormant or underperforming partners and reignite deal flow, • Recruit new stakeholders within accounting firms (partners, managers, payroll teams), • Educate firms on Penfold’s proposition and how it benefits both their practice and clients, • Position Penfold as a solution that streamlines pension processing and reduces admin, • Help firms move away from compliance-heavy workflows towards more efficient processes, • Develop strong relationships with firm owners and senior decision-makers, • Act as a commercial partner and trusted advisor, not just a product contact, • Be highly visible and proactive across your territory, • Represent Penfold confidently within the accounting community, • Spend significant time meeting accountants in person, • Attend and represent Penfold at accounting events, roadshows and conferences, • Organise and host coffees, lunches, drinks and small partner events, • Build a strong personal brand with accountants, • Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting in the CRM, • Share insights from partner conversations with Product, Marketing and Sales, • Help refine partner messaging, enablement and go-to-market strategy, • Continuously improve how we work with and sell through accountants This role is ideal for someone who is commercially driven, relationship-oriented, and motivated by winning deals, and who thrives in a field-based role where success is built on trust, presence and persuasion. • Proven experience selling to accounting firms, • Track record of hitting or exceeding commercial targets, • Experience recruiting, educating and growing accounting partners, • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and firm owners, • Comfortable owning a territory and being accountable for results, • Experience selling FinTech, SaaS, payroll, pensions or financial services, • Familiarity with regulated or trust-based products (e.g. Pensions, Investments, Payroll, Financial Services), • Experience working in a scale-up or high-growth environment, • Existing network within the UK accounting community, • You consistently hit or exceed your revenue targets, • Existing accounting partners deliver increased and predictable deal flow, • Dormant partners are reactivated and contributing again, • Accounting firms see Penfold as a trusted, long-term partner, • Penfold grows faster through its accountant channel, • Intro Call – A quick chat to introduce you to Penfold, learn about your experience and aspirations, and answer any questions., • Task – A practical task that we’ll complete together to determine how you’d approach a similar scenario to the role, • Culture Fit Session – Meet one of our Co-Founders and team members to see if we’re a great fit for each other. We’re 100% committed to building a diverse and representative team. Whatever your background, gender, race, age, or ability – we’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask (even anonymously)! We’re all about giving every candidate the best chance to shine. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the job description, application, or selection process, just let us know — we’d be happy to help. When it comes to hiring, we focus only on your skills, experience, and how you live our values. As part of our hiring process, we may record your interview and use AI tools to generate notes. This helps us capture details accurately and ensures a fair review by our hiring panel. By attending an interview with Penfold, you consent to the use of recording and AI-generated notes for this purpose. If you have any concerns or would prefer not to be recorded, please let us know in advance. We’re working hard to create a workplace where people feel empowered to do their very best work, make a big impact, and enjoy what they do. Here’s what we offer: • Competitive salary – we proactively review salaries to ensure fairness and progression, • Meaningful share options – you’ll own a part of Penfold and share in our success, • 10% pension contribution each month that you don’t need to match (on top of your salary), • Medical insurance – through Vitality, including private GPs, physio, counselling, and great discounts (think 50% off PureGym memberships, free Apple Watches, and more), • Unlimited holidays – we trust you to get the work done and take breaks when needed, • Great office space (https://theministry.com) – our private office is run by the Ministry of Sound!, • Free company lunch every week (think Borough Market and Mercato Metropolitano!), • Top-tier MacBook and WFH equipment to set you up for success, • Cycle to work scheme – buy a bike tax-free and spread the cost, • Learning & professional development – we support courses, events, and coaching to help everyone reach their goals, • Quarterly company socials – plus plenty of regular team meetups! Excited to join us? Apply now!

The Company: A rapidly expanding PE backed Training Provider. A great place to work with a supportive and close knit Finance Team. They've found the perfect balance of providing their people with autonomy with the right amount of guidance and support. The Role: The entire Finance Team work remotely around the UK with occasional meetings either in London, the Midlands or North. This role reports to the Group Finance Director and will be responsible for a recently acquired subsidiary with a turnover circa £4m. Being recruited on a 6-12 month Fixed Term Contract. Responsibilities will include: • Producing Management Accounts for the subsidiary, feeding into the Group., • Processing transactions and bank reconciliations., • Reporting quarterly VAT and payroll information., • Partnering with the wider business, enhancing their analytical capabilities., • Regularly liaison with the wider group. About You: We are looking for an experienced 'hand's on' Management Accountant, either Qualified, QBE or active studier. Preferably from an SME background. Ideally available to start in May 2025.

Do you want to step into a role where you are working in finance at a high-growth SAAS business focusing on the private equity & venture capital market? Want to work on new challenges across a range of areas of the team? Then the Accountant role is perfect for you. Get a firsthand experience and be part of the growth journey of Atominvest. About Us Atominvest was founded to revolutionise the world of alternative investment technology by providing cutting-edge software to fund managers, investors and intermediaries across private equity, credit, venture capital, real estate and hedge funds. Led by a team with experience in the private equity, VC and asset management industry, the company provides a single, unified tech stack to enable the world’s top alternative investment managers to efficiently manage their business across all core functions of investing, fundraising and operations. Atominvest currently serves some of the leading investors in the world with over >$1trn in assets on the system and 50,000+ users globally. The role As a Part-Time Accountant (2 days) you’ll be focused on the finance aspect but may also work across different areas of the business as needs arise (Ops, Payroll, HR, Legal). Working with our Head of Finance & Operations, you’ll help translate the company vision into the operating model and rhythm of the business. We’re looking for a fast, constant learner with a proactive, positive attitude to help our business navigate the operational challenges we will encounter on our journey to becoming a world class SAAS company. You will need to be a thinker, learner and a doer to be successful in this role. You’ll be a critical part of the team, instrumental in driving change, and a huge part of the culture we’re building. What you’ll be doing: • Manage the accounts payable (AP) process and ensure timely payment of invoices, • Assist with invoice chasing and the renewals process, • Record accruals and prepayments, • Cash management, • Process company expenses and receipt collection, • Review VAT returns, • Liaising with external bookkeepers and month end processes, • Assist with other finance items such as required, • Company inventory management and purchasing, • Support the Head of Finance & Ops with risk management / compliance, external audits, security questionnaires etc. when required, • Assisting departments with recruiting, and employee onboarding / offboarding Office management and purchasing, assist with planning and execution of internal company events / socials etc. Requirements The must-haves: • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or significant experience in a finance or similar role, • Understanding of accruals and prepayments is essential, • Experience managing AP processes, • Xero experience is essential, • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, • Shows initiative and team player, with a hard working attitude, • High level of personal integrity, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information with discretion, • Learning quickly (and getting up to speed on new items), • Working in Start-up/SaaS companies + the nice-to-haves, someone with experience in: • Experience with on/offboarding If this sounds like what you’d love to be doing, we can’t wait to hear from you. The process: • Intro call with our recruiter, • Meet our Head of Finance, • Complete a case study and discuss it with members of our Finance/Operations team, • Join Atominvest What we offer: • Central office location steps from Oxford Circus, • Competitive compensation, • Employee wellness app and support, • Cycle2Work scheme, • A culture of trust, ownership and autonomy in your work, • An incredible team of smart and mission-driven people, • Fun working atmosphere and lots of coaching, • Significant growth opportunities, • Company-wide socials and events

About Us Prodigi is the leading global print-on-demand platform, enabling businesses to quickly scale their operations through streamlined supply chains and maximised profits. Supported by a worldwide network of over 50 production facilities across 10 countries, including four in-house plants, we offer the tools to print any image on any product and ship anywhere. Founded in 2014, Prodigi ranked 14th on the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list of the UK’s fastest-growing companies. We pride ourselves on enabling client success through a relentless focus on innovation, quality, and service. Our finance team works remotely with weekly in-person meetings at our headquarters in Alton, Hampshire. The Role We are looking for a commercially focused Management Accountant with strong NetSuite experience to join a fast-paced, growth-oriented SME. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across both financial reporting and operational finance, driving process improvements and supporting business decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting while improving systems, controls, and insight across the business. What you'll do Bring the numbers to life Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and clear, business-friendly commentary Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning Analyse cost and product data to inform investment decisions Be a true business partner Work alongside operational teams to provide financial insight that drives better decisions Help leaders understand performance, opportunities, and risks Own and improve our finance engine Lead and refine the month-end close process Oversee day-to-day finance operations across AP, AR, inventory, and revenue recognition Get the most out of our NetSuite ERP — reporting, dashboards, and smarter ways of working Spot opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve Keep the foundations strong Safeguard data integrity and internal controls Support year-end audit, statutory reporting, regulatory filings, and tax submissions Research technical accounting matters and ensure we stay aligned with standards Document business processes and accounting policies as we scale Provide payroll reconciliation cover across our entities Grow with us Partner with the Head of Finance on financial risk management strategy Help shape a finance function that's modern, insight-led, and respected across the business What we're looking for Your qualifications A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, or CIMA) Around 5+ years in accounting and finance, ideally with at least 3 years in a management or financial accountant role Your experience Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP (essential for this role) A background in SMEs, where you've enjoyed broad, hands-on responsibilities and worn multiple hats Exposure to e-commerce, dropshipping, manufacturing, or inventory-led businesses is a real bonus Confident across financial operations — AP/AR, stock, and revenue flows Experience supporting more than one entity A solid grounding in accounting principles and preparing financial statements Your toolkit Strong Excel and Power Query skills, and confident across the wider Microsoft suite System agnostic — happy picking up and switching between tools as needed Your style Analytical and detail-focused, but always with the bigger picture in mind Proactive, solutions-driven, and energised by a fast-moving environment A natural communicator who can translate finance for non-finance colleagues and build trusted partnerships across the business Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience. 25 days’ leave plus one day off for your birthday. Option to purchase 10 extra days. Flexible work hours and locations. Choice of working from home or the office. Company pension (4% employer, 5% employee contribution). Healthcare cash plan. Cycle to work scheme. Tech purchase program. Charity day each year. Prodigy is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Your application has been successfully submitted! _ We appreciate your interest in this position. Unfortunately, you have already applied for this job.

Financial Controller | B2B SaaS Start-up | Fully Remote (UK) Harmonic are delighted to be working with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses in their search for a Financial Controller. Operating in the B2B SaaS space, their cutting-edge platform supports a range of businesses including fast growing startups to global brands, helping them to streamline and enhance key operations and deliver measurable impact across teams and workflows. They have attracted major Venture Capital investors with a track record of backing some of the most disruptive and successful tech success stories of the last decade. The business is led by a highly ambitious and bright senior leadership team that promotes empowerment, ownership and accountability. Subsequently, you'll be trusted to work autonomously as a remote employee. They are building a team of smart, passionate, and ambitious people that are excited by the opportunity for growth both personally and professionally as they aim to build the next SaaS success story. The Role: In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a part-time CFO to shape the financial backbone of the business. From tightening internal controls to delivering meaningful insights through data-driven reporting, you'll help ensure the company stays compliant, scales responsibly, and builds lasting value. Responsibilities: • Take full ownership of our financial records and ensure their accuracy, • Oversee a lean finance operations team across billing, payments, credit control, inventory, and cash flow, • Coordinate with external partners (accountants, auditors, tax advisors) to meet statutory requirements in the UK and US, • Contribute to strategic projects and financial planning activities, • Lead month-end close and prepare internal and external reports with the part-time CFO, • Deliver regular financial analysis for sales updates and business reviews, • Manage payroll in collaboration with the part-time CFO, • Oversee our financial systems (e.g. Xero, Spendesk), • Stay on top of regulatory obligations and ensure ongoing compliance, • Guide and support the Accounts Assistant Requirements: • Practice trained qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with 2+ year post-practice experience, • Experience in a SaaS/Tech business preferred, • Proven experience in a senior finance role, • Clear communicator and able to build relationships across all levels Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 Main benefits include (not limited to): • Fully remote + flexible working hours, • Discretionary bonus, • Enhanced pension scheme, • L&D budget, • Remote-working allowance, • Healthcare and well-being initiatives Location: Fully remote (UK) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

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