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We are pleased to introduce the role of Payroll Manager, which will strengthen our payroll operations and support our commitment to paying our colleagues accurately and on time. This role will support the Head of Payroll and Projects, while supporting the Payroll Supervisors and lead by example. As the Payroll Manager you will oversee all the payroll processes, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and work closely with HR and Finance to improve systems, reporting, and employee support. Your place of work will be based in the offices in Worsley. We do operate a hybrid working policy and we expect the hours worked to support the business requirements. Flexibility is offered with the business operating between the hours of 07:00 – 17:00 on a 37.5-hour contract. • Support & manage Payroll Supervisor with their team of payroll Clerks, • Manage and support payroll processing for all employees accurately and on schedule., • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations and employment laws., • Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation data., • Calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions, • To include benefit in kind and pension calculations, to complete P11D records until in Real Time Information, • Prepare payroll reports for management and regulatory authorities, • Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries., • Manage and support with payroll software and recommend system improvements, • Coordinate payroll-related activities with HR, Finance, and external agencies including sending payment lists to Treasury in advance of payments., • Support preparing reports for management and regulatory authorities, • Support to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries., • Ensure timely payment of taxes, pensions and statutory deductions, • Support internal and external payroll audits, • Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures Key Skills • Strong numerical and analytical skills, • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, • Leadership and team management abilities to support the payroll team with further development including the supervisors, • Problem-solving and decision-making skills, • Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information, • Time management and organisational skills, • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced payroll department, • Strong technical problem-solving skills, both written and verbal, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team, • Forward thinking, able to anticipate risks an issues, • High Level of integrity, professionalism, and business focused, • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement by delivering to the payroll team Required, • Payroll Supervisory / Management experience with proven experience in a similar role with multi payroll environments, • Strong advance Knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations and employment laws within payroll., • Experience using payroll, time management & HR systems, • Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting Systems (preferred but not essential, • Civica Payroll, • Sage 50, • ADP Timesheet Management Qualifications (preferred but not essential), • CIPP Accreditation, • Management, • Basic Accounting We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Corporate Tax Senior Manager through to Associate Director - Manchester, £60,000 - £80,000\n If you've got extensive corporate tax experience and are ready to take the next step into a Senior Manager / Associate Director role with real portfolio ownership, this Manchester-based opportunity is worth exploring. \n You'll join a well-established, independent firm of chartered accountants with a strong reputation for expert tax advice. Corporate Tax Senior Manager – This Role Is Ideal For\n This role is ideal for a Corporate Tax Senior Manager who: \n\n • Is ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified with at least 5 years' corporation tax experience in practice\n, • Wants to manage a diverse portfolio independently, from start-ups through to multi-million-pound groups\n, • Enjoys mentoring junior colleagues and wants a genuine next step in their career\nCorporate Tax Senior Manager – About the Firm\n This is a well-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in central Manchester, with over a century of history in the North West. The firm has grown through a combination of organic growth and selective mergers with like-minded practices, while remaining committed to independent ownership and long-term client relationships. Corporate Tax Senior Manager – Why This Role Exists\n Due to continued growth, the tax team needs an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join a well-established and supportive team, managing a diverse portfolio of corporate clients and providing high-quality advisory and compliance services. Corporate Tax Senior Manager – Responsibilities\n Portfolio management \n\n • Manage a portfolio of corporate clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate groups\n, • Oversee corporate tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate return submissions and advising on payments including quarterly instalments\n, • Manage WIP and the billing process across your portfolio\n\n Advisory \n\n • Advise on tax planning opportunities, including corporate structuring, R&D tax relief and capital allowances\n, • Provide support on complex tax advisory projects, tax due diligence, share valuations and international tax matters\n, • Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients and manage tax risk and compliance matters\n\n Team & client development \n\n • Develop and mentor junior team members, supporting their technical and professional growth\n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships as a key point of contact for tax matters\n, • Stay up to date with tax legislation and ensure assignments are completed within budget\nCorporate Tax Senior Manager – Requirements\n\n, • ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified\n, • Minimum of 5 years' corporation tax experience in professional practice\n, • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Experience managing client relationships and handling a portfolio independently\n, • Ability to mentor and support junior team members\nCorporate Tax Senior Manager – Benefits\n Salary: Negotiable DOE - £60,000. There is flexibility on level for this role, so open to considering \n Benefits: 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a flexible benefits package including a discount portal, buy/sell holidays, car scheme and cycle to work scheme, death in service cover at 4x salary, employer pension contributions, free parking on a rota basis, and a relaxed "dress for your day" policy. \n Progression: A genuine next step within a growing, supportive and independently owned firm. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

Tax Manager | Manchester | c.£52,000 – £58,000 + a genuinely independent firm\n This is a newly created role, born out of sustained growth rather than replacement, offering a genuine chance to shape a position around your own strengths and career direction. \n You'll join a Manchester tax team that has grown five-fold in seven years, working across a genuine mix of corporate and personal tax, compliance and advisory. The firm has remained independent for decades, with no intention of changing that. \n Because the role is newly created, there's real flexibility to shape it around your background and where you want your tax career to go next. \n This role is ideal for a Tax Manager who: \n\n • Has trained at a Top 10, 20 or 30 firm and is looking to broaden into a more rounded tax role, or has come from an accounts background and understands how financial statements are built\n, • Wants to work across both corporate and personal tax, compliance and advisory, rather than being confined to a single specialism\n, • Is looking for the stability and culture of an independently owned firm, with the technical variety usually reserved for much larger groups\nTax Manager – About the Firm\n This is a well-established, independently owned firm of chartered accountants based in central Manchester, with a tax team of around 20 people. The firm has grown steadily and deliberately over several decades and has firmly ruled out being absorbed by one of the larger consolidators - independence is core to how it operates and how it treats its people. Tax Manager – Why This Role Exists\n The tax team has grown significantly over the last few years, and advisory work continues to grown. The firm is looking to recruit a Manager who can manage a mixed corporate / personal portfolio and play a key role in the team's next phase of growth. Tax Manager – Responsibilities\n Portfolio leadership \n\n • Manage a mixed portfolio of corporate and personal tax clients, spanning compliance and advisory work\n, • Ensure deadlines, quality standards and HMRC compliance are consistently met across your portfolio\n\n Client advisory \n\n • Provide clear, practical advice to owner-managed businesses, corporates and private clients\n, • Get involved in advisory and planning projects as your experience and interests develop\n, • Build long-term relationships that go beyond compliance delivery\n\n Leadership & team development \n\n • Oversee and support graduate trainees and intermediate staff within your team\n, • Share technical knowledge with colleagues moving between accounts and tax disciplines\n, • Contribute to the continued growth and shaping of the wider tax function\nTax Manager – Requirements\n\n, • ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Strong background in corporate tax, ideally with an understanding of how financial statements are prepared (an accounts background is welcomed)\n, • Experience with groups, larger clients and more complex tax matters (loss relief, QIPs) would be beneficial\n, • Comfortable working across both compliance and advisory work\n, • Prior experience at a Top 10, 20 or 30 firm, or a similarly structured practice, is an advantage\nTax Manager – Benefits\n Salary: c.£52,000 – £58,000, depending on experience \n Benefits: Competitive package with hybrid working \n Progression: Genuine scope to grow within a team that has expanded five-fold over the last seven years, in a firm committed to remaining independent. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

Offshore Insolvency, Restructuring & Forensics - Seniors, Assistant Managers and Managers – Relocation to the Cayman Islands \n $75,000 - $115,000 USD / £57,000 - £87,000 basic (100% tax free) plus bonus, pension, health insurance and full relocation package. \n Are you an experienced Insolvency or Restructuring professional looking for your next career defining move? For over 20 years we have been the largest and primary specialist financial recruiter physically based in the Cayman Islands, a tax free British Overseas Territory that offers unmatched career and earning potential with an amazing beach lifestyle and work life balance. If you are wanting to break free from the unfavorable economic climate in the UK, travel, save and get paid significantly more than in the UK for the same work we are exclusively partnered with world renowned firms to relocate top talent to Cayman. \n \n It might not be something you have thought of before but with over 89,000 people, top bars, restaurants, extremely safe and only an hour’s flight from Miami. If you are ambitious and like the sun, sports and socializing, Cayman has it all and we can help do everything from guiding you through the interview process, helping you with relocation, advising on work permits and doing everything from start to finish. \n \n We work closely with leading insolvency practices and specialist advisory firms that are consistently seeking strong talent at the Insolvency Senior / Manager level. If you are curious about relocating, apply to this advert to arrange a confidential discussion and we can guide you through current openings as well as future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. \n \n We are looking for Insolvency Seniors, Assistant Managers, and Managers with experience in insolvency, restructuring, liquidation, forensic accounting or financial advisory - ideally from Big 4, top-tier advisory firms, or specialist insolvency practices. In addition you will be a qualified Accountant having completed the ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent. \n \n You will have the opportunity to develop offshore financial services experience and work on some of the most high-profile cases including internationally contentious assignments, cross-border work, asset tracing and forensics whilst enjoying a work-life balance that is impossible to beat. \n \n The offshore world is an exciting place for insolvency and corporate recovery professionals where you will have the chance to work with complex, multi-faceted liquidations and insolvencies and provide a comprehensive range of solutions to meet client needs. We also see candidates consistently maintain their grade when returning back to their home jurisdictions with highly sought after experience. \n \n Cayman offers high salaries, zero income tax and a coastal lifestyle making it one of the best places in the world to work as a qualified accountant. Relocation assistance, bonuses (up to 30%) and benefits are also included. With direct flights to London, Miami, New York and beyond we are well positioned for traveling and returning to the UK. \n \n CML recruits for qualified Accountants and finance professionals within the financial services industry including roles in Audit, Consulting, Advisory, Insolvency & Restructuring, US Tax, Captive Insurance, Reinsurance, Fund Accounting, Investment Management as well as roles with Family Offices, General Industry Accounting and Internal Finance. If you are a qualified Accountant or in the process of training and interested in roles in any of these areas, please get in touch today! \n \n All conversations remain strictly confidential. Apply now to explore opportunities and take the next step in your insolvency career in the Cayman Islands.

GLL is looking for Aqua Aerobics Class Instructors to work at Hough End Leisure Centre. If you have the passion, skills, and ambition to join us as an Aqua Aerobics Fitness Class Instructor, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than an Aqua Aerobics Class Instructor job; it's a career. \n We are seeking talented and enthusiastic Aqua Aerobics Class Instructors to join our team. The Aqua Aerobics Class Instructor role is wonderful. An Aqua Aerobics instructor delivers a professional yet fun class. A friendly face with fresh ideas and concepts will ensure all Aqua classes are energizing and inspiring. Aqua Aerobics instructors understand the ability of using water as a training tool within the class, a unique concept compared to land-based classes. Aqua Aerobics is in the top five of all GLL class concepts offered within the Fitness Class Programme, and being the largest operator of swimming pools in the UK offers great career opportunities for Aqua Aerobics Instructors seeking to make an impression. \n What you’ll do: \n\n • Deliver a safe and effective class.\n, • Consistently perform a fun, enthusiastic, high-quality class.\n, • Adapt, progress, and regress where required for all ages and levels.\n, • Inspire all customers through class delivery and the transferring of energy and motivation.\n, • Ensure all customer expectations are exceeded.\n\n What you need: \n\n • Exercise to Music Level 2 and/or Fitness Instructor qualification, as well as a Level 2 in water-based exercise.\n, • Strong communication skills.\n, • A real focus on customer service.\n, • Commitment and enthusiasm.\n, • Knowledge of health and safety.\n, • Be a great team player.\n\n As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career and job variety like nowhere else. \n As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! \n The basics: \n\n • Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible. Working from home is not possible in this role.\n, • We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay.\n, • We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available.\n, • A uniform will be supplied and must be worn.\n, • GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in.\n, • As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business.\n\n Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: \n\n • Access to a pension scheme.\n, • Health Assurance and access to Counselling services.\n, • Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme.\n, • Free annual eye tests.\n, • Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras!\n\n GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: \n\n • The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you.\n, • Access to team building and fun events such as treks, concerts, outings, etc.\n, • Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet.\n\n About GLL: \n As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres. \n Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. \n One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. \n We offer two different types of work arrangements: \n\n • A permanent employment contract - part time and full time.\n, • A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool.\n\n If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7-day-a-week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. \n So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support, or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. \n Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects, and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. \n However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives. \n We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

GLL is looking for Fitness Class Instructors to work at Hough End Leisure Centre. If you have the passion, skills, and ambition to join us as a Fitness Class Instructor, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Fitness Class Instructor job, it's a career. We're looking for Zumba, Fitbeats, Dance Fitness, Step & Aqua Aerobics and Aerobics. \n Fitness classes are performers, empowers, and inspirers. A Fitness Class Instructor applying for this role will be approachable, dynamic, and have copious amounts of energy. Strong communication skills, the ability to adapt, and to lead by example are key aspects of the Fitness Class Instructor. The ideal Fitness Class Instructor will be able to teach a plethora of genres and will commit to delivering a high standard class. \n What you’ll do: \n\n • \n The ability to deliver a safe and effective class \n • \n Consistently perform a fun, enthusiastic, high-quality class \n • \n Adapt, progress, and regress where required for all ages and levels \n • \n Inspire all customers through class delivery and the transferring of energy and motivation \n • \n Ensure all customer expectations are exceeded \n\n As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. \n What you need: \n\n • \n Exercise to Music Level 2 and/or Fitness Instructor Level 2 qualification \n • \n Strong communication skills \n • \n A real focus on customer service \n • \n Commitment and enthusiasm \n • \n Knowledge of health and safety \n • \n Be a great team player \n\n As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! \n The basics: \n This is a Flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business \n Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: \n\n • \n Access to a pension scheme. \n • \n Health Assurance and access to Counselling services \n • \n Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. \n • \n Free annual eye tests \n • \n Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! \n\n GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: \n\n • \n The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you \n • \n Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc \n • \n Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet \n\n About GLL: \n As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres. \n Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. \n One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.?To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. \n We offer two different types of work arrangements: \n\n • \n A permanent employment contract - part time and full time \n • \n A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool \n\n If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. \n So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. \n Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. \n However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives. \n We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. \n All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

The Corporate Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance and advisory services for a variety of clients within the professional services industry. This role is based in Manchester and requires a strong technical understanding of corporate tax matters. \n Client Details \n The company is a well-established professional services provider with a reputation for delivering tailored tax solutions to a wide range of clients. Operating as part of a medium-sized team, the organisation values technical expertise and a client-focused approach. \n Description \n\n • Manage corporate tax compliance processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.\n, • Provide tailored tax advisory services to clients across various sectors.\n, • Review and prepare corporate tax computations and returns.\n, • Offer guidance on tax implications for business decisions and transactions.\n, • Support the team with technical research and updates on tax legislation.\n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, addressing their specific tax needs.\n, • Assist in identifying tax planning opportunities for clients.\n, • Mentor and support junior staff in their professional development.\n\n Profile \n A successful Corporate Tax Manager should have: \n\n • Professional qualifications in accounting or tax (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA).\n, • Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax within the professional services industry.\n, • Experience in managing tax compliance and advisory projects.\n, • Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and team members.\n, • A proactive approach to solving tax-related challenges.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.\n, • Permanent role based in Manchester.\n, • Opportunities for professional growth and development.\n, • Supportive work environment within a professional services organisation.\n\n If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Corporate Tax Manager, apply today to join a respected name in the professional services industry.

Job Title Senior Audit Manager Location ManchesterSalary £68,000 - £78,000 + Bonus Scheme An ambitious and highly regarded mid-tier accountancy firm is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager or Senior Manager to join its market-leading Not-for-Profit team.This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected specialist teams, working with a diverse portfolio of charities and not-for-profit organisations while playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice. The firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering tailored advice, technical excellence and genuinely partner-led client service.What you will be doing as a Senior Audit ManagerWorking closely with Partners and the wider leadership team, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients, delivering both audit and advisory services.You will lead engagements from planning through to completion, acting as the main point of contact for clients whilst ensuring exceptional service delivery, technical quality and regulatory compliance.Alongside managing client relationships, you'll play an active role in developing the team, supporting business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships.Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a portfolio of charity and not-for-profit audit clients.\n, • Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.\n, • Build trusted client relationships, providing technical and commercial advice.\n, • Advise clients on accounting matters, governance, controls and wider regulatory issues.\n, • Support business development through networking, tenders and identifying opportunities within existing clients.\n, • Mentor and develop Audit Seniors and trainees.\n, • Keep up to date with developments affecting the charity sector, including the Charities SORP and regulatory changes.\n, • Contribute to recruitment, training and wider firm initiatives.\n\n What you will need to succeed as a Senior Audit Manager \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualification.\n, • A strong audit background within practice.\n, • Previous experience auditing charities and not-for-profit organisations.\n, • Good working knowledge of the Charities SORP together with VAT and tax issues affecting the sector.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • A collaborative approach with the ability to manage and develop junior team members.\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments.\n\n Why join this firm? \n\n • 35-hour working week.\n, • Hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home up to three days per week.\n, • Core working hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm.\n, • 25 days annual leave.\n, • Contributory pension scheme.\n, • Life Assurance.\n, • Flexible benefits package and family-friendly policies.\n, • Annual discretionary bonus scheme.\n, • Eligibility for the firm's Profit Sharing Plan, paid each December.\n\n What next?The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP! \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Payroll Manager - EMEA | 3-6 Months | Manchester | £350 - £400 per day (inside IR35) \n For a leading global gaming company, we are recruiting an interim Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the EMEA region, overseeing payroll delivery for 1000 employees across 15 countries. Partnering People, Finance, Country Partners, and the Payroll Provider (ADP), the interim Payroll Manager will deliver accurate and timely payroll, while driving continuous improvement across processes and systems. The Payroll Manager will line-manage a Payroll Officer and will be an active member of the EMEA Finance Leadership Team. \n Main Duties: \n\n • Lead end-to-end monthly payroll across 15 European countries, acting as main contact for outsourced payroll providers including ADP\n, • Ensure payroll queries are managed and resolved, driving improvements to employee experience\n, • Collaborate with in-country partners to ensure local compliance legislation, regulations and best-practice are maintained\n, • Oversee the production, review and verification of payroll data and payslips for 1000 employees across the region\n, • Validate and reconcile ADP outputs and support payroll balance sheet analysis\n, • Monitor payroll controls, risks, and implement improvements to strengthen accuracy\n, • Coach, mentor and develop a Payroll Officer, fostering a high-performing culture\n\n Person Specification: \n\n • Significant payroll management experience from EMEA / multiple European countries\n, • Experience managing payroll operations within complex, multi-entity international organisation\n, • Experience overseeing payroll delivery across multiple countries, legal entities, and employment models within the EMEA region\n, • Experience with ADP and outsourced payroll providers including in-country partners\n, • Strong UK and European payroll legislation, compliance and payroll governance\n, • Experience processing off-cycle payrolls, salary adjustments and corrections\n, • Knowledge of Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) processing and associated payroll and tax implications\n, • Experience of UK pension administration\n\n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Job Title \n Audit Manager \n \n Location \n Manchester \n \n Salary \n £54,000 - £64,000 \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Manager to join a well-established and growing Top 20 accountancy firm in Manchester. Following sustained growth, the audit team is expanding and is looking for an ambitious individual who enjoys managing client relationships, leading teams, and delivering high-quality audit services. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive environment with genuine career progression, a varied client portfolio, and regular investment in professional development. \n \n What you will be doing as an Audit Manager \n \n\n • Managing the full audit process from planning through to completion.\n, • Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.\n, • Monitoring project progress, budgets and deadlines.\n, • Ensuring all assignments are delivered on time and to a high professional standard.\n, • Supervising, mentoring and developing qualified staff and trainees.\n, • Working closely with the tax team and other specialist departments.\n, • Supporting the delivery of accounts preparation where required.\n, • Contributing to one-off assignments, technical projects and advisory work.\n\n \n The client portfolio is broad and includes: \n\n • AIM-listed businesses\n, • Complex groups with international operations\n, • Owner-managed businesses\n, • Charities and not-for-profit organisations\n\n \n What you will need to succeed as an Audit Manager \n \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualification.\n, • Previous experience in an Audit Manager or Assistant Manager role.\n, • A strong audit background within practice (general practice experience also considered).\n, • Excellent knowledge of FRS 102 (IFRS experience would be advantageous).\n, • Experience managing audit teams and developing junior staff.\n, • Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.\n, • A proactive, client-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n, • Experience of technical projects or specialist assignments would be beneficial.\n, • Familiarity with CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation, Excel and Word is advantageous.\n\n \n Why join this firm? \n \n\n • 35-hour working week.\n, • Hybrid working with up to 3 days working from home each week.\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • Contributory pension scheme.\n, • Life assurance.\n, • Annual discretionary bonus.\n, • Profit-sharing scheme.\n, • Flexible benefits package and family-friendly policies.\n, • Ongoing technical and professional development.\n, • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing firm.\n\n \n What next? \n \n The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP! \n \n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Your new companyThis is an opportunity to join one of the leading professional services firms in the UK with a strong reputation for delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory, and consulting. With a culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and responsibility, you'll be supported to learn, explore, and develop from day one. With a strong emphasis on flexibility and work/life balance, this is a firm which celebrates individuality, encourages bold thinking, and believes success comes from working together. \n Your new roleAs a Private Client Tax Compliance Manager, you will manage and deliver high-quality tax compliance and assurance services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including individuals, partnerships, business owner-managers, and trustees.Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reviewing personal, trust, and partnership tax returns to ensure compliance\n, • Providing comprehensive tax compliance and assurance services\n, • Developing and maintaining client relationships, spotting opportunities for tax advice\n, • Managing and mentoring junior tax staff\n, • Ensuring WIP analysis and billing are kept up to date\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Minimum of 5 years' experience in personal tax compliance or assurance\n, • A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Strong proficiency in tax software (CCH) and Microsoft Office\n, • Ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work\n\n What you'll get in returnWe offer a competitive salary based on experience, annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews. You'll enjoy: \n\n • Hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • A comprehensive benefits package, including wellbeing support\n, • A collaborative, inclusive culture where individuality is embraced\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Private Client Tax Compliance Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on to discuss it in more detail.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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n A fast-growing, Top 40 accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an R&D Tax Reliefs Manager to join its expanding team. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, the firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality tax and advisory services to a diverse client base. The organisation prides itself on its people-first culture, collaborative working environment and commitment to professional development. Despite its continued growth, it retains a supportive, team-focused ethos where individuals are encouraged to develop and progress their careers.Your new role \n As an R&D Tax Reliefs Manager, you will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the R&D offering, working closely with experienced tax professionals and accountants.Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Taking full ownership of R&D tax relief claims from initial scoping through to submission\n, • Managing and overseeing a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors\n, • Preparing detailed and technically robust R&D technical reports\n, • Producing accurate and comprehensive costings for claims\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building strong, long-term relationships\n, • Ensuring technical compliance and staying up to date with evolving R&D legislation and HMRC guidance\n, • Supporting the wider team and contributing to the development of the R&D function\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Have proven experience managing R&D tax relief claims (typically 3+ years)\n, • Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across UK R&D tax legislation\n, • Be confident managing your own client portfolio and relationships\n, • Be highly organised with strong attention to detail\n, • Have excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach\n, • Be commercially aware and motivated to contribute to business growth\n, • Be confident using systems and technology to enhance delivery\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Flexible hybrid working arrangements\n, • Generous holiday allowance, including additional days for personal milestones and volunteering\n, • Structured career progression and tailored learning & development\n, • Pension scheme and additional lifestyle benefits (including salary sacrifice options)\n, • Access to wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support and health checks\n, • A strong social, wellbeing and community engagement programme\n\n 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 on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Tax Director | Personal Tax Advisory | Manchester \n Are you an experienced Personal Tax Director — or a Senior Manager ready to step up — looking to join a highly regarded, award-winning North West accountancy practice? This is a well-established firm with a strong regional presence and a broad, varied client base spanning individuals, partnerships, owner-managed businesses, larger corporates, schools and not-for-profit organisations. With a reputation built on partner-led, personal relationships and over a century of expertise, this is a firm that takes real pride in the quality of advice it delivers. \n Tax Director — The Role \n As Tax Director, you will take a lead role in the delivery of personal tax advisory services, working closely with partners and clients to provide high-quality, commercially focused advice. You'll be working with a genuinely diverse and interesting client portfolio — from high-net-worth individuals through to complex personal tax matters with an international dimension. This is a role with real scope for influence, both in terms of client relationships and the continued development of the personal tax offering. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading and delivering complex personal tax advisory work across a varied client base\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships\n, • Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow the personal tax portfolio\n, • Mentoring and developing junior members of the tax team\n, • Working collaboratively with partners and colleagues across the firm's multiple offices\n\n Tax Director — About You \n\n • CTA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Significant personal tax advisory experience gained within a practice environment\n, • Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of personal tax matters\n, • Proven ability to manage client relationships at a senior level\n, • Experience of leading and developing a team\n, • Commercially minded, with an appetite to contribute to the growth of the practice\n\n Tax Director — What's on Offer \n\n • A senior role with genuine influence in a long-established, award-winning practice\n, • A diverse and high-quality client portfolio\n, • £competitive salary and package, which is negotiable dependent on level appointed\n, • A collaborative, multi-office, partner-led culture with a strong regional reputation\n\n If you're a Tax Director ready to make your mark in a firm that genuinely values expertise and client relationships, we'd love to hear from you. \n Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1,000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

An established accountancy practice has launched a brand-new insolvency team in Manchester, creating a fantastic opportunity to join at the very start of an ambitious growth journey. They are looking for a Senior Insolvency Administrator or Assistant Insolvency Manager to join their growing team.Only those with previous insolvency experience will be considered.Why join? \n\n • Be part of a newly formed insolvency team with long-term plans to expand.\n, • Work directly with the Partner - your chance to make a real impact from day one.\n, • Join a well-established practice with strong service lines in audit, tax, and advisory, offering a collaborative environment and excellent internal support.\n, • Benefit from clear progression opportunities as the team grows.\n, • Exposure to a corporate case portfolio, including:\n \n, • CVLs (Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations)\n, • MVLs (Members' Voluntary Liquidations)\n, • Administrations\n \n\n What we're looking for: \n\n • Senior Insolvency Administrators or Assistant Managers with proven experience.\n, • Strong technical knowledge and ability to manage cases independently.\n, • Ambition to help shape and grow a new team.\n\n What's on offer: \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits.\n, • A chance to build something new within the security of an established firm.\n, • Direct mentorship from a highly experienced Partner.\n\n If this sounds like you, or you'd like to have a confidential chat to find out more, please do click apply! \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Are you an international tax professional looking for your next career move? We have an exciting opportunity for an International Tax Assistant Manager to join our client in Manchester. This permanent position offers a chance to work with a highly reputable company and contribute to their tax team's success. \n Some of the work you can expect to undertake: \n\n • Assist in managing relationships with tax authorities and external advisors.\n, • Advisory projects, including (but not limited to) corporate tax compliance, corporate and shareholder reorganisations, acquisition and sale structuring, tax due diligence, demergers.\n, • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.\n, • Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.\n, • Manage all tax-related activities including compliance and reporting along with advisory projects.\n, • Provide strategic tax planning and guidance.\n, • Work closely with the finance team to optimise tax efficiencies.\n, • Ensure compliance with all domestic and international tax laws.\n, • Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise the company accordingly.\n, • Support junior members of staff.\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Solid experience in international tax compliance and advisory services.\n, • Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations in multiple jurisdictions.\n, • ACCA/ACA, ATT/CTA is preferred.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.\n, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Proficient in tax software and MS Office Suite.\n\n Why join our client's team? \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented international tax team.\n, • Chance to contribute to the growth and success of a well-established company.\n, • Supportive and collaborative work environment.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.\n

\n Our client are a growing investment group, are currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Salford. Reporting to the Group Financial Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, audits, taxation support, and cash flow reporting across the group. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a dynamic listed-group environment, working closely with senior finance stakeholders and external advisors. \n Your responsibiities will be to: \n\n • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes.\n, • Prepare consolidation workbooks and supporting schedules for group reporting.\n, • Assist with annual and half-year audits, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of financial information.\n, • Support the preparation of statutory accounts for group entities.\n, • Prepare and reconcile balance sheet and cash flow reports, including forecasting activities.\n, • Assist with quarterly VAT returns and liaise with HMRC where required.\n, • Support cash flow forecasting across portfolios and the wider group.\n, • Assist with corporation tax compliance and work alongside external tax advisors.\n, • Build effective relationships with internal finance teams, auditors, company secretaries, HMRC, and other external stakeholders.\n, • Contribute to finance improvement projects and wider business initiatives.\n\n You will be a motivated and detail-oriented accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating across multiple teams. Ideally newly qualified ACA or ACCA with strong understanding of statutory reporting, audit, and taxation, experience preparing financial reports and working with compliance requirements. \n In return you will be offered a competitive benefits package including a hybrid working model, and lucrative industry discounts. \n \n \n We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join a small but rapidly growing accountancy and business advisory firm that is building a reputation for delivering proactive, commercial advice to ambitious businesses across the North West.Unlike larger firms where your role can become highly specialised, this position offers genuine variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll work closely with the Directors, helping shape the future of the department while developing long-term relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients.If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your progression isn't restricted by hierarchy and you can genuinely influence the growth of a business, this could be the perfect next move.The RoleAs an Accounts & Business Advisory Manager, you'll take ownership of a varied client portfolio while supporting the firm's continued growth.Responsibilities will include:\n\n • Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a variety of sectors\n, • Reviewing statutory accounts prepared under FRS102 and FRS105\n, • Reviewing corporation tax computations\n, • Preparing and reviewing management accounts\n, • Delivering business advisory services to help clients improve profitability and growth\n, • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted long-term relationships\n, • Supporting clients with cloud accounting solutions and digital transformation\n, • Identifying tax planning and advisory opportunities in conjunction with specialist teams\n, • Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved\n, • Coaching, mentoring and developing junior members of the team\n, • Supporting Directors with business development and networking activities\n, • Helping drive improvements in systems, processes and client service\nThis is a highly client-facing role with an excellent balance of accounts, advisory and leadership responsibilities.The CandidateThe successful candidate will ideally have:\n\n, • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Strong experience within UK accountancy practice\n, • Experience managing a client portfolio\n, • Excellent technical accounts knowledge\n, • Commercial awareness and an advisory mindset\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Previous experience mentoring or managing junior staff\n, • A proactive attitude with a desire to help grow both clients and the firm\nWhat's On Offer\n\n, • £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary\n, • Performance-related bonus\n, • Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)\n, • Flexible working arrangements\n, • Clear progression to Senior Manager and beyond\n, • Direct access to Directors and decision-makers\n, • Varied and interesting client portfolio\n, • Professional subscriptions paid\n, • Modern cloud-based systems and technology\n, • Supportive and collaborative culture\n

Location: Stockport, Greater ManchesterJob Type: Full-time, Permanent \n A well-established and expanding accountancy practice in Stockport is looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while contributing to team development and supporting senior leadership. \n The role \n As a Client Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will be involved in technical work, client advisory matters and mentoring junior colleagues. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Review statutory accounts for companies and accounts for sole traders\n, • Review corporation tax computations and returns\n, • Prepare technical and client-facing advice with guidance from Senior Managers and Directors\n, • Oversee personal tax compliance, including annual tax returns\n, • Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant standards\n, • Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as their main point of contact\n, • Liaise with clients on deadlines, information requirements and queries\n, • Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial work\n, • Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information in a timely manner\n, • Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships\n, • Provide ad hoc financial support, including analysis and interpretation of results\n, • Assist clients with internal systems and controls, including accounting software implementation\n, • Clearly explain tax and financial matters to advise and reassure clients\n, • Support, mentor and develop senior associates and supervisors\n\n About you \n\n • ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice\n, • Demonstrable experience managing your own client portfolio\n, • Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to ongoing professional development\n, • Confident user of Outlook, Word and Excel\n, • Strong experience with Xero\n, • Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous\n, • Technologically confident and open to adopting new systems\n, • Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to apply skills to new situations\n, • Excellent communication and people management skills\n, • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Strong analytical and research abilities\n\n The package \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays\n, • Enhanced pension contributions\n, • Health plan benefits\n, • Flexible working options\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Ongoing training and professional development\n\n For more information, please apply today.

Personal Tax Manager \n Stockport \n £55,000 – £60,000 \n Hybrid Working | Flexitime | Clear Route To Director Or Partner \n This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join one of the most established and respected firms of accountants in the Stockport area. \n The position has become available due to retirement, creating a rare opportunity to step into an important role within a successful and highly regarded firm. \n You will take responsibility for a varied personal tax portfolio while leading and supporting a small team. The role offers plenty of autonomy, but you will also work closely with experienced senior colleagues who are committed to helping you develop. \n For someone ambitious, there is no ceiling on progression. The firm is open about the fact that a future Director or Partner position could be available to the right person. \n The Role \n You will: \n\n • Manage A Varied Portfolio Of Personal Tax Clients\n, • Review Tax Returns And Complex Tax Work\n, • Provide Advice On A Range Of Personal Tax Matters\n, • Lead, Support And Develop A Small Team\n, • Manage Workloads, Deadlines And Quality Standards\n, • Build Strong Relationships With Existing Clients\n, • Identify Opportunities To Provide Additional Support And Advice\n, • Work Closely With Senior Management On The Continued Development Of The Tax Offering\n\n Why This Firm? \n The firm has built an excellent reputation over many years and benefits from a consistent flow of new work through recommendations and its standing in the local market. \n They do not need to aggressively chase business. Clients come to them because of the quality of their advice, the strength of their relationships and the reputation they have developed. \n They have also invested heavily in technology and continue to look at ways they can improve their systems, processes and client service. This is a forward-thinking firm that wants to stay ahead of competitors rather than simply follow the market. \n You will benefit from: \n\n • A Salary Of £55,000 To £60,000\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Flexible Working Hours\n, • Responsibility For A Small, Supportive Team\n, • Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects\n, • A Genuine Route To Director Or Partner\n, • A Modern, Technology-Focused Working Environment\n, • An Established Client Base And Strong Flow Of New Business\n, • The Opportunity To Make A Real Impact Within The Firm\n\n About You \n You will need strong experience within personal tax and previous experience working for a firm of accountants. \n You may already be operating at Manager level, or you could be an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to take the next step. \n You should be comfortable managing a portfolio, reviewing work, supporting junior colleagues and building trusted relationships with clients. \n Qualifications such as CTA, ATT, ACA or ACCA would be welcomed, although strong practical experience will be equally important. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that offers stability, flexibility and genuine long-term progression. \n

Finance Manager | High-Growth Premium Fashion Brand | Manchester \n Harmonic are delighted to be working with an intendent, high-growth premium fashion brand in their search for a Finance Manager to join their leadership team in an exciting period for the business. \n The Business: \n Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing contemporary fashion brands, recognised for its premium aesthetic, loyal global customer base and strong digital-first presence. Having established an impressive position within the D2C market, the business continues to expand internationally whilst investing across ecommerce, wholesale and omnichannel growth. \n As the business enters its next phase of expansion, they are seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to partner closely with the Founder and Senior Leadership Team. This newly created role is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and help shape the future growth of a globally recognised brand. \n The Role: \n Reporting directly to the Founder and Directors, this is a broad and commercially focused Finance Manager position, sitting at the heart of the business. You will provide financial leadership, commercial insight and operational support across multiple functions, partnering with teams including Merchandising, Buying, Supply Chain, Marketing, Ecommerce and Wholesale. \n This role is ideally suited to an ambitious finance professional who enjoys operating within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is excited by the opportunity to help scale a high-growth consumer brand. \n Duties: \n\n • Partner with the Founder, Directors and Senior Leadership Team to support the delivery of the company's ambitious growth strategy.\n, • Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting and long-term financial planning.\n, • Develop financial models to assess new product launches, international expansion opportunities and strategic investment decisions.\n, • Deliver commercial insight and analysis to improve profitability, operational performance and decision-making.\n, • Own cashflow forecasting and working capital management, ensuring the business maintains strong financial health whilst supporting continued growth.\n, • Prepare monthly management accounts, Board reporting packs and financial performance analysis.\n, • Oversee month-end and year-end reporting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.\n, • Maintain robust financial controls and continuously improve finance systems, processes and reporting capabilities.\n, • Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors and banking partners.\n\n What we need to see (essential): \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified (or qualified by experience).\n, • Previous experience within a fashion, retail, ecommerce or consumer products business.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.\n\n What we'd like to see (bonus): \n\n • Experience within a high-growth, founder-led business.\n, • Knowledge of Shopify, Xero or similar systems.\n\n \n Salary: \n\n • £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits\n\n Location: \n\n • Manchester (Hybrid)\n\n \n If you are interested - to be considered for the role please forward your CV or ring . \n \n 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.

Tax Manager \n Leading Accountancy Practice | Manchester \n Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + Enhanced Benefits Package + Ongoing CPD + Clear Career Progression \n Our client is a leading firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering specialist tax and accountancy services to a diverse client base. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a talented Tax Manager to join their established and expanding tax team. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a tax professional from a personal, corporate, private client, mixed tax, VAT or advisory background who is looking for a varied role, exposure to complex tax matters, and a genuine pathway towards Senior Manager, Director and Partner level. \n Role Responsibilities: \n\n • Managing a portfolio of tax clients.\n, • Reviewing tax returns, computations and compliance processes.\n, • Delivering proactive tax planning and advisory services.\n, • Advising on a wide range of tax matters including succession planning, restructures, shareholder planning, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, corporation tax and business growth strategies.\n, • Supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and investigations.\n, • Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.\n, • Identifying opportunities to develop existing client services and generate new business.\n, • Managing, mentoring and developing junior tax professionals.\n, • Working collaboratively with Partners on complex projects and business development initiatives.\n, • Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and sharing technical knowledge across the team.\n\n About You \n\n • CTA, ATT, ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience).\n, • Previous experience managing tax clients within an accountancy practice.\n, • Strong technical knowledge across one or more tax disciplines.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.\n, • Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach.\n, • Passionate about developing both clients and junior team members.\n\n What's On Offer? \n\n • Clear pathway to Senior Manager, Director and Partner.\n, • Exposure to complex and high-value advisory work.\n, • Structured career development plans.\n, • Ongoing technical and leadership training.\n, • Full support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).\n, • Funded professional subscriptions and memberships.\n, • Opportunities to specialise further or broaden your technical expertise.\n\n Enhanced Benefits Package \n\n • Highly competitive salary with annual reviews.\n, • Performance-related bonus scheme.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • Generous holiday allowance with additional service-related days.\n, • Holiday purchase scheme.\n, • Enhanced employer pension contributions.\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-friendly policies.\n, • Health and wellbeing programme.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Regular social and networking events.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Modern office environment and collaborative culture.\n, • And many more!\n\n Why Join? \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading accountancy practice that is committed to investing in its people. You'll benefit from working alongside experienced tax specialists, enjoy genuine career progression opportunities, and play a key role in shaping the future success of a growing and ambitious firm. \n If you're looking for your next challenge as a Tax Manager and want to join a firm that truly rewards and develops its people, apply here or contact Liz Chapman at Reed today!

The role of Corporate Tax Senior Manager involves managing and delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to a range of clients in the professional services sector. This position is ideal for a driven individual looking to develop and lead within the tax department. \n Client Details \n This opportunity is with a well-established professional services organisation known for its expertise in tax and accounting. Operating as a mid-sized firm, the company prides itself on its strong client relationships and consistent delivery of tailored solutions. \n Description \n\n • Deliver comprehensive corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse client base.\n, • Supervise and review work prepared by junior members of the tax team to ensure accuracy and quality.\n, • Provide strategic tax planning advice to support clients in achieving their business goals.\n, • Manage client relationships, ensuring excellent service and proactive communication.\n, • Identify opportunities for business development and support the growth of the tax department.\n, • Keep up-to-date with changes in tax legislation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.\n, • Prepare and present reports, proposals, and updates to clients and stakeholders.\n, • Collaborate with other departments to provide holistic solutions to client needs.\n\n Profile \n A successful Corporate Tax Senior Manager should have: \n\n • Professional qualifications in tax or accounting, such as ACA, ACCA, or CTA.\n, • Extensive expertise in corporate tax advisory and compliance within the professional services industry.\n, • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to provide accurate and insightful advice.\n, • Proven leadership abilities, including mentoring and motivating team members.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining client relationships.\n, • A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • A competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.\n, • A permanent role within a respected professional services organisation.\n, • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.\n, • A supportive work environment that values expertise and innovation.\n, • Involvement in a variety of challenging and rewarding tax projects.\n\n If you are an experienced tax professional ready to take the next step in your career, apply today for the Corporate Tax Senior Manager role in the professional services sector.

NSTR is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading firm in the audit, tax and consulting space, expanding its audit offering in the banking, building society and lending sectors. Our client is looking for an Audit Manager to lead audits for regulated and unregulated lenders, with a strong emphasis on IFRS 9. \n What they are looking for: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification\n, • Experienced Audit Manager with strong IFRS 9 expertise, particularly in accounting and auditing expected credit losses\n, • Practical experience auditing ECL models for retail/consumer lending products such as mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, and consumer finance\n, • Background in banking, commercial, or retail finance sectors, with ability to develop or enhance IFRS 9 audit methodologies\n\n

Finance Manager | North Manchester (Hybrid) | £60-70k + Bonus | RetailAxon Moore have exclusively partnered with an exciting retail business in north Manchester who are looking for a qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a full time permanent basis.This is a newly created role working closely with the FC, FD & Commercial Finance team, suited to someone who is looking to step into a broad leadership role, managing a small team while taking ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance within a fast-paced, evolving business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, leading a small finance team and overseeing the timely delivery of month-end, statutory and regulatory reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on a broad leadership role within a fast-paced business that is investing in continuous improvement and systems transformation.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Manage quarterly financial reporting requirements.\n, • Ensure compliance with FRS 101 reporting standards.\n, • Prepare and review VAT returns and ensure all indirect tax obligations are met.\n, • Oversee ESG reporting requirements and support wider business compliance initiatives.\n, • Maintain strong financial controls, governance and approval processes.\n, • Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data.\n, • Produce management information, financial reporting packs and business performance analysis for senior stakeholders.\n, • Drive continuous improvements across finance processes, controls and reporting.\n, • Partner with stakeholders across multiple business functions to support commercial and operational decision-making.\nAbout You We're looking for a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with confident leadership skills. You will ideally have:\n\n, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.\n, • Experience managing or developing finance teams.\n, • Working knowledge of FRS 101 (or IFRS equivalent).\n, • Experience overseeing VAT returns and statutory reporting.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.\n, • A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and driving positive change.\n, • Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.\nPlease apply to this advert for immediate consideration.

Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys building relationships with clients as much as producing great accounts?I am working with a modern, ambitious accountancy firm that is growing quickly and challenging the traditional way of delivering accountancy services. They are looking for a Senior Accountant or Client Manager in Manchester, paying £36,000 - £47,000 DOE.Rather than simply focusing on compliance, the business prides itself on becoming a trusted advisor to SMEs, helping business owners understand their finances, improve performance and plan for the future.If you're looking for a role that offers genuine client interaction, advisory work and clear career progression within a growing firm, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.Client Manager RoleAs a Senior Accountant, you'll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, becoming their trusted advisor while delivering high-quality accounting and tax services. You'll work closely with business owners, providing practical commercial advice while mentoring junior members of the team and supporting the firm's continued growth.Client Manager ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their primary point of contact.Build long-term relationships through exceptional client service.Prepare and review year-end financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards.Advise clients on: Corporation TaxPersonal TaxSalary vs Dividend planningTax planning opportunitiesCash flow managementReview journals, reconciliations and general ledger activity.Support month-end and year-end reporting.Ensure statutory compliance across client portfolios.Liaise with external auditors where required.Work with cloud accounting platforms including Xero, QuickBooks and Apron.Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and client reporting.Mentor and develop junior members of the accounts team.Work alongside the Director on advisory projects and business planning.Client Manager attributesYou'll ideally have:ACCA qualified (or equivalent)At least five years' experience within an accountancy practiceStrong UK accounts and tax knowledgeExperience managing client relationshipsExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearlyExperience using Xero (essential)A commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approachExcellent organisation and attention to detailWhy Apply?Hybrid workingCompetitive salary of £36,000 - £47,000Modern, forward-thinking accountancy firmGenuine client-facing advisory roleSupportive and collaborative cultureClear opportunities for progression as the business continues to growCasual dressCompany pensionReferral programmeRegular company eventsWork-from-home flexibilityIf you're looking to move away from a purely compliance-focused role and join a business where your advice genuinely makes a difference to clients, the APPLY NOW......TPBN1_UKTJ

About Us \n At Anglian we are a leading home improvement company committed to providing high-quality Windows, Doors, Conservatories and Roof line products and exceptional customer service. Our success is built on innovation, dedication, and a customer-first approach. Join us to make a real impact in an exciting business. \n The Role \n We are currently seeking a Field Manager to join our team. You will be at the heart of our daily operations, field based, leading and organising our self - employed Installation teams, inspecting works completed. At all times providing first class service to our customers to ensure that installations are completed within agreed timescales and to Anglian's quality standards. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Deliver an exceptional customer experience, adhering to Anglian standards\n, • Monitor 6-7 installation teams to ensure timely and quality installations.\n, • Provide support to installation teams to develop their skills and performance.\n, • Handle customer installation queries or issues in a professional and timely manner thus enabling prompt account settlement upon completion of the job.\n, • Ensure that installations are completed in line H&S standards.\n\n What We’re Looking For \n\n • Knowledge of installation processes and best practices.\n, • Good On – Site presence; interpersonal skills, comfortable talking to customers.\n, • Previous experience in a similar role within the home improvement or construction industry.\n, • Strong organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail.\n, • Valid driver's licence to travel as required within the region.\n\n Why Join Us? \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Pension\n, • Company Car\n, • 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and increasing to 33 days with service within 2 years).\n, • An additional paid day for your birthday\n, • Paid time off annually to volunteer\n, • Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources.\n, • Heavily discounted employee purchase scheme on all Company products\n, • Group perks & discounts on most major high street retailers including food shopping, days out, cinema, theatre, dining, mobile phones\n, • Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions\n, • Access to extensive financial well-being resources including flexible pay and competitive savings & borrowing products\n, • Employee recognition schemes\n\n Take the next step in your career by applying today! \n Important Information About Right to Work \n We’re delighted that you’re considering joining our team. For this role, applications will only be accepted from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, or who can independently secure this right. This position does not meet the Home Office requirements for employer visa sponsorship. \n If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you can find helpful information on the UK government website. Thank you for your understanding \n Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

Enforcement and Illicit Finance Senior ManagerClosing date: 24/08/2026Location: ManchesterPosition Type: PermanentSalary: £74,210 - £91,915 plus an 8% flexible benefit that can be taken as cash or invested into pensionThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve.The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection.The IFR also has powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football.Responsibilities IncludeWe are looking for an Enforcement and Illicit Finance Senior Manager to join the Independent Football Regulator (IFR).The Enforcement and Illicit Finance function will be an integral part of the Independent Football Regulator, undertaking enforcement investigations into breaches of the Football Governance Act and our rules. The function is also responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating the Regulators efforts to reduce the risk of illicit finance within the professional game. The function forms part of the wider legal and enforcement department.The Senior Manager will work with the Head of Department to oversee enforcement activity including developing the enforcement strategy, portfolio, policies and procedures. They will also oversee investigations and lead on high profile case work. The Senior Manager will also play a leading role in establishing the IFR anti-illicit finance strategy, working with IFR supervisors and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.The successful candidate will therefore play a crucial role in developing the function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure successful implementation within the new regulatory framework.They will need to ensure close working with data, policy, legal and supervision teams so that the enforcement portfolio is effective and coherent and that the IFR's board is supported to take robust regulatory decisions.Essential Requirements:Proven experience in overseeing regulatory, civil or criminal enforcement investigations.Experience or knowledge of illicit finance / financial crime supervision frameworks.Excellent stakeholder management skills, supported by the ability to communicate to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrating sound judgement and ability to reach evidence-based decisions, balancing a range of considerations and complex sources of information to ensure legally defensible outcomes.Strong delivery capability, successfully delivering at pace in a complex and high-risk project / programme environment.Ability to provide strong direction and persuasive future vision for the function, setting it up for future success.A collaborative approach and ability to think creatively about new and issues.Desirable Skills:Understanding of the football industry, including financial regulation and familiarity with the English football pyramid.Expertise in financial crime supervision / policy.Terms and Conditions of EmploymentIf successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant.If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension.The terms and conditions of employment include:Pension 12% - An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%.Flexible Benefit 8% - Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax).Reward - We will have a performance-based reward programme.31.5 days annual leave.Flexible and hybrid working - 40% in office attendance.Occupational sick pay.9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave.A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees.Cycle-to-work scheme and much more!Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new companyThis is the opportunity to join a Top 15 accountancy firm based in their Leeds office. The firm boasts an excellent reputation in the local market and is looking to recruit a Personal Tax Assistant Manager to join their growing Personal Tax team. The firm's Personal Tax team boasts a variety of clients, including individuals, trusts and estates, partnerships and LLPs across a range of sectors. The firm places a strong emphasis and commitment to work-life balance for all staff while offering excellent career progression opportunities and a host of attractive benefits. \n Your new roleIn your new role, you will be responsible for overseeing your own portfolio of personal tax clients, including high-net worth individuals, partnerships and trusts. Alongside your personal development, you will also be responsible for assisting in the management and development of the team's more junior staff members. If desired, there is also the opportunity to assist with firm-wide advisory work alongside being involved with in-house committees. What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, having worked in a practice accountancy firm. You will possess strong technical knowledge and be confident in carrying out client-facing work with experience managing your own portfolio of clients. You will possess excellent organisation and communication skills, be highly motivated and committed towards your own personal development and boast excellent IT skills. Ideally, you will also hold or be nearing completion of a progressional qualification such as CTA and be comfortable overseeing and reviewing the work of more junior staff.What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • 35-hour working week without the need for continuous overtime\n, • Hybrid and flexible working patterns\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Life assurance\n, • Paid overtime or time off in lieu\n, • Flexible benefits package\n, • Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Personal Tax Manager role in Manchester, 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyYou will be joining a growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice with an excellent reputation for advising entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality tax solutions and building long-term relationships across a diverse client base. Due to continued growth within the Liverpool office, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to take on a key role within the team. \n Your new roleIn this roleYou will manage your own portfolio of corporate clients, providing both compliance oversight and advisory support. You will take the lead on delivering high-quality Corporation Tax compliance, reviewing work prepared by junior team members, and ensuring deadlines are met. A significant part of the role will involve advising OMB clients, and you will be encouraged to build strong, trusted relationships with business owners and finance leaders. You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing the team, contributing to the continued growth of the Liverpool tax function. \n What you'll need to succeedIdeallyYou will be CTA-qualified, although ACA-qualified candidates or those with an ACCA/CTA combination will also be considered. You must have at least two years' post-qualification experience, strong corporate tax compliance knowledge, and proven experience managing your own portfolio. OMB advisory exposure is highly desirable, and the ability to manage client relationships confidently is essential. \n What you'll get in returnA competitive salary of up to £75,000 is available for an experienced Manager, and the firm is also open to considering strong Assistant Managers ready to step up. You will join a collaborative, supportive environment with clear progression opportunities, exposure to high-quality advisory work, and the chance to develop your technical expertise further. The firm offers an impressive benefits package, including 26 days holiday + your birthday off, an enhanced pension scheme, flexible hours, hybrid working and extended time abroad perk. \n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Corporate Tax Manager role in Manchester, 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Quest Search & Selection are currently hiring for a Small Supermarket/Convenience Store Manager role, responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily operations while delivering exceptional customer service. \n Leading by example, you will motivate and support your team while bringing the company's values to life within a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment. \n This business is a leading supermarket and convenience retailer with stores across the UK. They are also supported by strategic partnerships with fuel forecourt operators and franchise partners. The business is focused on providing customers with a convenient shopping experience, offering a strong range of quality everyday products and essential services close to where people live and work. \n Please note: this role requires full relocation to an island location within the UK. Please only apply if relocation is a realistic possibility. \n Key Responsibilities of this Store Manager role: \n\n • Oversee day-to-day store operations, including stock control, merchandising, and compliance with health & safety standards.\n, • Manage the store P&L, including sales performance, wage budgets, and overall financial controls to ensure profitability targets are achieved.\n, • Drive commercial performance by monitoring KPIs, improving profitability, and implementing effective action plans.\n, • Build strong customer relationships and maintain the store as a valued and trusted part of the local community.\n, • Support team growth through recruitment, training, coaching, and ongoing development, whilst proactively contributing to succession planning and future talent development.\n\n Key Requirements of Store Manager role: \n\n • Ideally experienced at Store Manager level, or currently working as an Assistant Store Manager or Deputy Manager looking for the next step in your career.\n, • Proven management experience within a retail, supermarket, or convenience store environment.\n, • Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to engage, motivate, and develop teams.\n, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a customer-focused approach.\n, • This is a relocation opportunity, so you must be flexible and open to a new challenge, with the ability to manage your time effectively and adapt to less familiar settings.\n, • Hands-on and proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a drive to deliver results.\n, • Good understanding of retail operations, including stock control, financial reporting, store compliance, and operational processes.\n\n Benefits of this Store Manager role: \n\n • Holiday allowance\n, • Income tax savings compared to mainland UK (on average saving approximately £4,000-£5,000 per annum)\n, • Discounts for family and friends\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Annual salary review\n, • £7,500 relocation support package\n, • Recognition and reward awards\n\n If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Store manager , please apply quoting reference no.JO-/B \n We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. \n Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your New Company \n You'll be joining a leading UK professional services firm that operates as part of a global network, advising middle-market businesses across a wide range of sectors including technology, manufacturing, leisure, retail, professional services and construction. The firm is well known for its collaborative culture, commitment to flexibility and strong investment in professional development, offering a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to make an impact and progress their careers. \n Your New Role \n As a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager, you will play an integral role within a nonperforming corporate tax team, supporting a varied portfolio of corporate clients with both compliance and advisory work. You will act as a key contact for clients, working closely with internal stakeholders to plan and deliver tax services efficiently and to a high standard. The role offers exposure to a broad range of technical areas including corporation tax compliance, group reorganisations, R&D tax relief, capital allowances, transfer pricing and international tax matters, as well as the opportunity to support transactions, restructurings and advisory projects. You will also be involved in mentoring and supporting junior team members as part of your ongoing development. \n What You Will Need to Succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will have prior experience working in corporate tax within a professional services environment, ideally at Assistant Manager level or equivalent. You will be part-qualified or qualified (ACA, ACCA or CTA) with a solid grounding in UK corporation tax compliance and a genuine interest in advisory work. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple deadlines and confidence in working directly with clients are essential, as is a collaborative approach and willingness to support and develop junior colleagues. \n What You Will Get in Return \n In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to work with a diverse and interesting client base. The firm offers excellent long-term career progression, exposure to advisory work alongside compliance, and a culture that actively supports learning, development and internal promotion. This is an opportunity to join a growing tax team at a firm that genuinely invests in its people and encourages you to shape your own career path. \n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Corporate Tax Assistant Manager 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyA leading global organisation operating within the nuclear energy and advanced engineering sector is looking to appoint an EMEA Tax Manager to its established international tax team. This business plays a critical role in supporting essential infrastructure projects worldwide and has built a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and long-term investment in its people.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly visible tax function, working closely with senior finance stakeholders and gaining exposure to complex international tax matters across the EMEA region. \n Your new roleReporting directly to the EMEA Tax Director, you will take responsibility for a broad range of corporate tax activities across multiple jurisdictions.Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the quarterly and year-end group tax reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely tax provisions under US GAAP.\n, • Managing the relationship with external advisers and overseeing the delivery of corporate tax compliance obligations across the EMEA region.\n, • Supporting and managing tax audits, enquiries and correspondence with tax authorities.\n, • Overseeing withholding tax compliance and ensuring adherence to local regulations.\n, • Partnering with finance teams and wider business stakeholders to provide tax advice on a range of commercial matters, including transfer pricing, international projects, contract reviews, permanent establishment risks and global mobility.\n, • Supporting the enhancement of tax processes, controls and governance frameworks within a listed company environment.\n\n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this position, you will be a qualified tax or finance professional with strong corporate tax experience gained either within practice or industry.You will ideally possess: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.\n, • Approximately five years' post-qualified experience within a Big 4, Top 20 practice or large multinational organisation.\n, • Strong corporate tax compliance and tax reporting experience.\n, • Experience working within or advising multinational groups.\n\n What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a highly respected global organisation offering a competitive salary and benefits package alongside excellent career development opportunities.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this EMEA Tax Manager role in Lancashire, 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Stockport is looking for an experienced and technically capable Corporate Tax Senior to join their well-regarded tax team, and we are pleased to be supporting them in finding the right individual for a role that offers genuine technical variety, a stimulating and diverse client base, and a firm that takes the professional development of its people seriously, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer. \n Crowe Watson Recruitment has a deep understanding of the North West corporate tax market and a track record of placing tax professionals into leading practice roles across the region that candidates and clients alike have come to rely upon. The team takes a genuinely thoughtful approach to every search, investing time in understanding both the opportunity and the individual before making any introduction, and that care is something that distinguishes Crowe Watson from the many generalist recruiters operating in this space. If you are considering your next move, Crowe Watson is worth a conversation. \n As Corporate Tax Senior, you will work across a varied and technically interesting portfolio of corporate clients, supporting managers and partners on compliance and advisory assignments that offer genuine breadth and the opportunity to develop your skills well beyond the routine. Stockport is well connected to Manchester and the wider North West commercial market, and the firm’s client base reflects the diversity and ambition of that environment, providing a stimulating and rewarding platform for any corporate tax professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility and build towards manager level. For someone with the technical ability, the client-facing confidence, and the ambition to progress, this firm has the structure and the support to make that happen. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you. \n Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. \n Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns and computations across a varied client portfolio\n, • Supporting managers and partners on advisory assignments including group structures and tax planning matters\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships as a reliable and knowledgeable point of contact\n, • Keeping up to date with developments in UK corporation tax legislation and communicating relevant changes to clients\n, • Assisting with the identification of tax planning opportunities across the portfolio\n, • Supervising and supporting the development of junior members of the corporate tax team\nRequirements\n\n, • CTA with a solid corporate tax background gained within practice\n, • At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment\n, • Proven experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns and computations to a high standard\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation and current developments\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident and professional client-facing manner\n, • A proactive and commercially minded approach\n

Senior Accountant \n Flexible Salary DOE \n Office based in Bury \n Permanent Position \n \n An established and growing accountancy practice in the Bury area is seeking an experienced accountant with at least 4 years' recent UK general practice experience. \n Applications are welcomed from individuals currently working at Senior, Semi-Senior or Assistant Manager level. The practice places greater emphasis on skills, attitude and commercial awareness than job titles, offering an opportunity to take on a varied and rewarding role within a supportive team environment. \n The Role\n The successful candidate will work with a diverse portfolio of clients and be responsible for: \n Accounts preparation Business and personal tax compliance Limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Opportunities to become involved in VAT, bookkeeping, management accounts, tax planning and practice development \n This is a hands-on role offering genuine variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to both client success and the continued growth of the practice. \n The Ideal Candidate\n The successful applicant will: \n Have a minimum of 4 years' recent UK practice experience (essential) Enjoy building strong relationships with clients and colleagues Possess excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail Be commercially aware and confident in challenging constructively when required Be able to manage multiple deadlines whilst maintaining high standards Bring a positive attitude, flexibility and a good sense of humour to the team \n Professional qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent are welcomed, but practical experience and the right mindset are considered equally important. \n What's on Offer\n Convenient Bury area location with excellent transport links and parking available Full-time and part-time applications considered Competitive salary, dependent on experience Generous holiday entitlement A varied role with opportunities for development and progression Supportive and collaborative working environment \n \n This opportunity would suit an experienced practice accountant who enjoys working closely with clients, values being part of a friendly team, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. Applications from motivated individuals looking for their next challenge are encouraged. \n \n INDFF

Tax Investigations Manager | Manchester | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits\n I am working with a range of leading professional services and accountancy firms across Manchester, including Big Four, Top 20, Top 50 and specialist boutique practices, who are looking to appoint experienced Tax Investigations Managers to join their growing Tax Disputes and Investigations teams. These opportunities are ideal for ambitious tax professionals looking to progress their career within the professional services industry, working with respected firms that advise a diverse client base on complex and high-value tax investigations and disputes. The Opportunity\n Based in Manchester, these roles provide the opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile tax matters, advising clients through complex interactions with HMRC and helping them navigate sensitive tax investigations from start to resolution. You will work with a varied client portfolio, including private clients, owner-managed businesses, large corporates and international organisations, while collaborating with experienced Partners and senior tax specialists on complex cases. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Managing a portfolio of complex HMRC enquiries, investigations and tax dispute matters.\n, • Advising clients on investigation strategy, disclosures and settlement negotiations.\n, • Preparing technical submissions, reports and correspondence.\n, • Building trusted client relationships and acting as a key point of contact.\n, • Supporting Partners and Directors on complex tax controversy engagements.\n, • Reviewing technical work and supporting junior team members.\n, • Contributing to the continued growth and development of the tax investigations practice.\nAbout You\n I am keen to speak with professionals who have: \n\n • Experience in tax investigations, tax disputes, tax controversy or HMRC enquiries.\n, • ACA, ACCA, CTA qualification or equivalent experience.\n, • Strong technical knowledge and the ability to apply it in a commercial environment.\n, • Experience managing complex client engagements.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues.\nWhy Consider These Opportunities?\n\n, • Access to opportunities across leading Big Four, Top 20, Top 50 and specialist boutique firms in Manchester.\n, • Exposure to complex, interesting and high-value tax investigations.\n, • The opportunity to work alongside some of the UK's leading tax specialists.\n, • Clear progression pathways through to Senior Manager, Director and Partner level.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits.\n\n If you are an experienced Tax Investigations, Tax Disputes or Tax Controversy professional considering your next career move within the Manchester professional services market, I would welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation and discuss the opportunities currently available. Please get in touch for further details.

Corporate Tax Manager | Leeds or Manchester - Hybrid | £60,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits \n \n Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking to join a leading independent accountancy and advisory firm where you'll enjoy genuine autonomy, a varied client portfolio and clear opportunities to progress? \n \n We're working with a highly respected firm that is continuing to invest in its Tax Advisory team and is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Manager to support its continued growth. \n \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative national tax team, working with owner-managed businesses, large corporate groups and entrepreneurial clients across a wide range of sectors. The role offers an excellent balance of corporate tax compliance, advisory work and people management, making it ideal for someone looking to further develop both their technical and leadership skills. \n \n The Role \n As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of clients while working closely with Partners and senior colleagues to deliver both compliance and advisory services. You will also play an important role in developing junior team members and supporting the continued growth of the tax department. \n \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients across a variety of sectors.\n, • Reviewing complex corporation tax computations and returns prepared by junior team members.\n, • Delivering high-quality corporate tax compliance services.\n, • Providing proactive tax planning and advisory support to clients.\n, • Acting as the main point of contact for client tax matters and building long-term relationships.\n, • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver a joined-up service.\n, • Monitoring client work, recoverability and billing.\n, • Supporting the development and mentoring of Tax Assistants, Seniors and Assistant Managers.\n, • Delivering technical training and sharing knowledge across the team.\n, • Participating in recruitment activities, including graduate and experienced hire recruitment.\n, • Providing formal line management and performance support to junior colleagues.\n, • Keeping up to date with changes in corporate tax legislation and identifying opportunities to add value for clients.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Skills & Experience \n\n • CTA qualified (or equivalent).\n, • Strong experience across corporate tax compliance with exposure to advisory work.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Commercially minded with strong organisational skills.\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.\n, • Enhanced pension scheme with life assurance and income protection.\n, • Health cash plan and employee wellbeing programme.\n, • Paid professional subscriptions.\n, • Ongoing technical and leadership development.\n, • Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing tax advisory team.\n, • Employee referral and client referral bonus schemes.\n, • Regular social events and recognition programmes.\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Tax Manager looking to join a progressive independent firm where you'll work with a diverse client base, develop your advisory experience and play a key role in the growth of a highly successful tax team. \n \n Apply by submitting a copy of your CV or contact Aleksandra Taranovskaja for a confidential discussion. \n We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Your new companyThis is an opportunity for a Tax Risk and Governance Manager to join one of the world's leading professional services firms, known for delivering audit, tax, and advisory services that help organisations navigate complexity and drive growth. The Tax Governance & Risk Management team is a fast-growing part of the Tax practice, supporting a broad client base that includes PE-backed businesses, family-owned enterprises, UK-listed companies, and multinationals. Your new roleAs a Manager in the Tax Governance & Risk Management Team, you'll play a key role in expanding the tax governance offering. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them identify and manage tax risks, build sustainable tax control frameworks, and meet global transparency and ESG requirements.You'll advise on Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence compliance, support HMRC business risk reviews, and help clients develop and publish their tax strategies. You'll also lead workshops and training sessions, manage project delivery, coach junior team members, and contribute to the team's operational performance and growth.What you'll need to succeedTo thrive in this role, you'll bring: \n\n • Experience delivering tax governance projects such as SAO, CCO, tax strategy development, and HMRC risk reviews\n, • ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills\n, • Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence leading workshops and training sessions\n, • A commercial mindset, analytical thinking, and attention to detail\n, • A proactive approach to identifying business opportunities and driving long-term value\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Opportunities for career progression and professional development\n, • Access to cutting-edge tools and global expertise\n, • A collaborative culture that supports innovation and growth\n, • Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle and priorities\n, • The chance to make a meaningful impact with high-profile clients across sectors\n, • Join a team that's shaping the future of tax governance.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Tax Manager - Governance and Risk Management role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on to discuss it in more detail.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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Deputy General Ledger Team Leader\n What's the role\n Are you ready to elevate your accounting career in a company that puts its people at the heart of everything it does? Join our market-leading organisation as a Deputy General Ledger Team Leader and be part of a dynamic, international team that’s shaping the future of finance across the globe. \n In this role, you will join a diverse professional Finance Shared Service Centre team where you will have both operational responsibilities, including full ownership for GL processes for one of our market entities, as well as team leadership responsibilities, supporting the growth and development of our General Ledger team members. What You'll do\n\n • Lead and develop a team of General Ledger accountants (direct reports), steering and driving performance, engagement and continuous development\n, • Identify training needs and contribute to the development of others\n, • Full ownership for execution of general ledger processes for one market entity\n, • Analysing financial data and providing clear insights to the management enabling informed decision-making\n, • Business partnering with finance leadership team and other stakeholders by linking business decisions to accounting processes\n, • Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and quality in accounting practices while setting and achieving higher service level standards\n, • Contributing to initiatives that span multiple regions and business functions, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise\n, • Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards; support internal and external audits\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • CIMA/ACCA Qualified or part-qualified (with limited papers remaining)\n, • Experience-led knowledge of finance accounting and tax as well as a good understanding of double entry/bookkeeping\n, • Team leader / supervisory experience including steering performance, analysing KPIs, coaching and development\n, • Experience in a shared service centre or multi-entity environment\n, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience of working with senior management\n, • Strong attention to detail\n, • To be enthusiastic, proactive and self-reliant person and a good team player\n, • A willingness and ability towards continuous learning\n, • Technical skills including Power Query, Business Intelligence, advanced Excel skills including VBA (macros), SAP, S/4 HANA etc. as an advantage, but not essential\nWhat’s In It for You\n We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include: \n\n • Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)\n, • 6% employer pension contributions\n, • Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme\n, • 33 days' holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually\n, • Paid leave to work on charitable projects\n, • Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback\n, • Different ways to work flexibly, including working from home and compressed hours\n, • Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topics\n, • Trips to locations such as Milan, New York and global HQ for high performers across all teams\nWhy Hilti\n Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork. Commitment to Inclusion\n At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together. \n 1. We are committed to having all applications reviewed by a human and while nobody is infallible, we stand by our people centric approach to everything we do \n 1. Once you submit your application you can expect to receive automated notifications from our system (triggered by our recruiting team) \n 1. Applications that do not make it to the interview stage (with a hiring manager) will not receive personalized feedback. \n 1. Our end-to-end recruitment process (including evaluation time and interviews) may last between 3 and 6 weeks. You can expect to hear back from us within 2-3 weeks (on average) regardless of outcome \n We wish you the best in your application process. Check out our career frequently asked questions for application and interview tips.

Your new companyHays is delighted to be partnering with a globally recognised engineering, infrastructure and professional services organisation to recruit an Indirect Tax Manager - UK & Europe. Operating across numerous jurisdictions and delivering complex, high-profile projects worldwide, the business has a well-established international presence and an ambitious growth strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Group Tax function in a visible role with responsibility for UK and European indirect tax matters. The position offers broad exposure across compliance, advisory, governance and business partnering within a large multinational environment.Your new roleAs Indirect Tax Manager, you will take ownership of UK VAT compliance whilst supporting indirect tax activities across several European jurisdictions. You will act as the key VAT specialist for the business, providing robust technical advice and ensuring compliance obligations are met accurately and efficiently.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Ownership of end-to-end UK VAT compliance processes\n, • Review and oversight of UK VAT returns and associated submissions\n, • Review and support of VAT compliance across Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland and other European jurisdictions\n, • Advising on major projects, cross-border transactions and joint operations\n, • Acting as the key contact for HMRC and managing VAT-related enquiries\n, • Supporting SAO reporting requirements relating to VAT\n\n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be an experienced indirect tax professional with strong technical VAT expertise gained within either industry, practice or a combination of both.You will ideally possess: \n\n • Professional tax qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)\n, • Significant UK VAT technical knowledge\n, • Experience managing VAT compliance processes within a complex organisation\n, • Proven ability to provide practical VAT advice on commercial transactions\n, • Experience liaising with HMRC and external advisers\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • Exposure to a broad UK and international indirect tax portfolio\n, • Opportunity to work on major projects and complex cross-border transactions\n, • High-profile role within a global tax function\n, • Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression\n, • Collaborative and supportive working environment\n, • The chance to help shape and enhance indirect tax governance across the business\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this UK and AMEA Indirect Tax Manager 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

As a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager in Manchester, you'll play a key role in supporting the tax team with compliance and advisory work. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth handling of corporate tax matters for a range of clients in the professional services industry. \n Client Details \n An organisation within the professional services sector, based in Manchester. \n Description \n\n • Manage corporate tax compliance processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.\n, • Provide support on tax advisory projects, including researching and interpreting tax legislation.\n, • Assist in managing client relationships, acting as a point of contact for tax-related queries.\n, • Review and prepare tax computations and returns.\n, • Support the team in identifying and mitigating tax risks for clients.\n, • Collaborate with other departments to deliver integrated services to clients.\n, • Mentor junior team members, offering guidance and support.\n, • Stay up-to-date with changes in tax legislation and share insights with the team.\n\n Profile \n A successful Corporate Tax Assistant Manager should have: \n\n • Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax regulations and compliance.\n, • Experience with tax advisory and compliance work in the professional services industry.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.\n, • Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams.\n, • Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CTA would be advantageous.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary between £45,000 and £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Permanent position based in Manchester.\n, • Opportunity to grow your expertise in corporate tax within the professional services industry.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Audit Senior (Qualified or Finalist) \n Are you a recently qualified Audit Senior working in an independent firm, looking to step up into the Big 4 / Top 20? If you are leading audits with at least a 30% audit bias, an exceptional opportunity awaits with a prestigious Top 20 accountancy practice within their rapidly expanding audit function. You will be working with a diverse portfolio of commercial and public sector clients across a range of industries. There will also be opportunity to work on advisory engagements with both audit and non-audit clients. The firm has a supportive and welcoming culture with an emphasis on work/life balance. Benefits include mentor and buddy systems, flexi-time, paid over time or TOIL, opportunity to buy/sell additional holidays, free parking and a huge selection of optional benefits including discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, travel insurance, health and dental. The Audit Senior will be responsible for: ·Planning through to completion of a variety of audits ·Leading a team, coaching junior members of staff and providing regular constructive feedback ·Acting as a first point of contact for clients ·Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes and possible recommendations ·Production of audit reports ·Monitoring of progress to budget \n Essential Requirements: ·ACA / ACCA / ICAS Qualified or finalist ·Significant experience within audit If you are looking to develop your career in a Top 20 firm that truly values its people, then this is the role for you! If you have all of the above requirements for the Audit Senior position, then please apply now using the link below. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000.Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: - Audit Manager / Audit Associate Director / Audit Director / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax - Corporate Finance/ M&A / Financial Controller / Financial Accountant / Internal Auditor / FP&A

VAT Director / Senior Manager\n \n Location: London, Leeds or Manchester \n Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits \n Imperium Financial Recruitment is acting as the recruitment agency for this opportunity. \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT Director or ambitious Senior Manager looking to take the next step in their career. Joining a growing and highly regarded Indirect Tax team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of corporate clients across a wide range of sectors. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a team with ambitious growth plans, offering genuine career progression and the chance to work on complex, high-value advisory assignments. The Role\n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing a varied portfolio of VAT advisory and compliance clients.\n, • Providing clear, practical and commercially focused VAT advice.\n, • Liaising with HMRC on technical matters, enquiries and disputes.\n, • Supporting transactions including acquisitions, disposals, restructures and due diligence projects.\n, • Advising clients on complex VAT issues and negotiating practical solutions.\n, • Supporting business development by identifying new opportunities and preparing proposals.\n, • Delivering VAT training to colleagues and clients.\n, • Mentoring, managing and developing junior team members.\nAbout You\n The successful candidate will have: \n\n • Significant VAT advisory and compliance experience gained within practice.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation.\n, • Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality advisory work.\n, • Excellent communication, report writing and problem-solving skills.\n, • A commercial mindset with the ability to identify new business opportunities.\n, • Previous experience managing and developing team members.\n, • ACA, CTA or equivalent qualifications are desirable but not essential.\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing tax team.\n, • Exposure to a broad range of advisory and transactional work.\n, • Ongoing professional development and technical training.\n, • A collaborative, supportive and ambitious working environment.\n\n If you're an experienced VAT professional looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. \n

Your new company \n A highly regarded independent accountancy firm based in Manchester, known for its strong private client offering and long-standing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees. The firm continues to grow its specialist tax team and is recognised for its collaborative culture and technical excellence.Your new role \n As a Trusts & Estates Tax Manager, you will play a key role in managing a varied portfolio of UK trusts and estates, acting as a trusted adviser to clients while supporting the development of junior staff. You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals, ensuring the delivery of both compliance and advisory work. This will include overseeing the preparation and review of trust and estate tax returns, while providing technical advice across inheritance tax (IHT), capital gains tax (CGT), and income tax matters. You will support clients with trust structuring, succession planning, and estate administration, acting as a key point of contact to build and maintain strong relationships. In addition, you will contribute to business development initiatives, identify opportunities to grow the private client offering, and coach and mentor junior members of the team.What you'll need to succeed \n\n • CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Proven experience in trusts and estates tax within practice\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK trust and personal taxation\n, • Experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory projects\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • 35 hour week contract\n, • Clear progression pathway\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Exposure to a high-quality private client portfolio\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Trusts Tax Manager role in Manchester, 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Accounting Practice - Audit Manager \n £50,000 \n Manchester + Flexible Working (Hybrid & Flexi-time options) \n Permanent position \n Please note: This position does NOT offer Sponsorship \n \n About the Practice \n This specialist accountancy firm is dedicated to supporting organisations with expert advice across tax, accounts, payroll, pensions, and business growth. An accountant should be excited to join because it offers the opportunity to develop valuable sector-specific expertise, work closely with a diverse client base, and make a real impact through trusted advisory services while benefiting from strong professional development and career progression opportunities. \n \n Role Overview \n We are working with our client to identify a highly experienced Audit Manager to join their team in the vibrant Manchester City Centre. This role involves managing a portfolio of audit clients with fees of at least £400K per annum, ensuring all assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to the required technical and quality standards. \n The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the operational management of audit engagements, including planning, execution, review, and completion. They will ensure audit files are prepared in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and are of an appropriate standard for Senior Managers and RI review. Additionally, the role involves managing budgets and fee targets on individual assignments, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to optimise service delivery and client satisfaction. \n \n Ideal Experience \n\n • Proven experience managing a portfolio of audit clients with fees of at least £400K annually\n, • Strong background within a traditional accounting or audit firm\n, • Exceptional knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)\n, • Ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget\n, • Experience in planning, executing, reviewing, and completing audit engagements\n, • Capable of managing budgets and fee targets proactively\n, • Committed to maintaining high professional and technical standards\n\n \n The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within a reputable firm that values professional development. \n The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary package, ongoing career growth prospects, and the chance to lead and develop a key team in Manchester. Our client is committed to supporting their staff with a collaborative culture and excellent benefits, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to elevate their career within a well-established and forward-thinking organisation. \n INDFF

An ideal opportunity for someone making their second move from practice, looking to step into a broader, more commercially focused role with genuine exposure to senior leadership and international finance. \n Client Details \n I'm working exclusively with a highly successful international group that is continuing to grow through an exciting phase of expansion and investment. Operating across multiple international entities, they're looking to appoint a Group Financial Reporting Manager to work directly alongside an experienced and highly supportive Finance Director. \n This is an ideal opportunity for someone making their second move from practice, looking to step into a broader, more commercially focused role with genuine exposure to senior leadership and international finance. \n Description \n You'll take ownership of the financial accounting function across several international entities, ensuring accurate statutory reporting, group consolidations and compliance while supporting the Finance Director on a range of strategic finance initiatives. \n \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the statutory reporting and audit process across multiple international entities.\n, • Preparing monthly group consolidations and financial reporting.\n, • Key point of contact for Audit\n, • Managing tax, VAT and wider compliance requirements.\n, • Supporting treasury activities and group funding arrangements.\n, • Reviewing financial controls and maintaining ledger integrity.\n, • Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.\n, • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisers.\n\n \n Profile \n\n • ACA qualified with a background in a Top 10 Accountancy firm\n, • Currently in practice as Audit Manager or already in industry, looking for your second industry role.\n, • Experience of statutory reporting with strong technical accounting knowledge.\n, • Exposure to group reporting, consolidations or multi-entity environments would be advantageous.\n, • Naturally inquisitive, proactive and keen to improve processes.\n, • Comfortable building relationships across the business and taking ownership of your work.\n\n Job Offer \n Up to £70,000 + excellent benefits.

Supervision Senior Manager Closing date: 27/07/2026 Location: London, Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £74,210 – £91,915 plus an 8% flexible benefit that can be taken as cash or invested into pension The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. Responsibilities Include We are looking for a Supervision Senior Manager to join the Independent Football Regulator (IFR). The supervision function will sit at the heart of the Independent Football Regulator, undertaking core regulatory activity such as conducting financial analysis of the clubs, processing applications for licences as well as monitoring ongoing compliance with licence conditions and rules. It will also be a focal point for managing the IFR’s relationship with the clubs it regulates. The Senior Supervision Manager will oversee the day-to-day supervisory activity including account management of individual clubs. They will also help to set the overall supervision strategy and work with policy colleagues on changes to the regulatory framework. The successful candidate will therefore play a crucial role in developing the supervision function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure effective oversight of clubs within the scope of the new regulatory framework. They will need to ensure close working with data, policy, legal and enforcement teams so that regulatory oversight is effective and coherent and that the IFR’s board is supported to take robust regulatory decisions. Essential Requirements: Experience in financial supervision or ensuring compliance in a regulated sector, demonstrating sound judgement. Expertise in Prudential Financial analysis, including liquidity and funding structures. Excellent stakeholder management skills, supported by the ability to communicate to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrating sound judgement and ability to reach evidence-based decisions, balancing a range of considerations and complex sources of information to ensure legally defensible outcomes. Strong delivery capability, successfully delivering at pace in a complex and high-risk project / programme environment. Ability to provide strong direction and persuasive future vision for the supervision function, including experience designed and delivering supervisory strategy. A collaborative approach and ability to think creatively about new and emerging supervisory issues. Desirable Skills: Understanding of the football industry, including financial regulation and familiarity with the English football pyramid. Expertise in Prudential Financial analysis, risk management or audit. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% – An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% – Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward – We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working – 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced R&D specialist to step into an R&D Tax Manager role in a growing and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm.This role offers the chance to become a key part of an established R&D Tax team, managing a varied client portfolio whilst helping to drive the continued growth of the service line. You'll take ownership of the full R&D claims process, work closely with accountants and tax specialists, and have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, grow client relationships and progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.R&D Tax Manager ResponsibilitiesManage R&D Tax Relief claims from initial enquiry through to submission.Take ownership of a portfolio of clients, ensuring an exceptional client experience.Prepare detailed and technically robust R&D Tax reports.Calculate and review qualifying R&D expenditure and claim values.Liaise directly with clients to understand projects and gather supporting evidence.Keep up to date with legislation and HMRC guidance surrounding R&D Tax Relief.Support the continued growth and development of the R&D Tax team.Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.R&D Tax Manager AttributesA minimum of 3 years' experience managing R&D Tax Relief claims.Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax Relief legislation.Experience managing multiple client assignments simultaneously.Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce detailed technical reports.Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.Commercially aware and passionate about delivering excellent client service.Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.Comfortable using technology and working within a modern digital environment.Ambitious and looking to take the next step in your career with increased responsibility.R&D Tax Manager BenefitsCompetitive salary.Flexible hybrid working.Generous annual leave allowance.Additional day off for your birthday.Paid volunteering day.Salary sacrifice car scheme.Tailored learning and development programme.Company pension.Health MOTs and wellbeing initiatives.Mental health support.Regular social events and community activities.Genuine career progression within a rapidly growing and highly successful professional services firm.If this role sounds perfect for you then APPLY NOW........TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a Top 60, advisory-led accountancy and professional services firm with a strong UK presence. With over 40 years’ heritage and continued national growth, they have evolved into a multi-office business employing 200+ professionals across Audit, Accounts, Tax and Advisory. \n \n Their relationship-driven, bespoke approach has positioned them as a trusted partner to mid-market and owner-managed businesses, supported by an ambitious acquisition strategy and award-winning workplace culture. \n \n Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their expanding team in Manchester. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n • Prepare statutory accounts, audits and corporation tax returns for a varied portfolio of clients. \n • Lead audit assignments on-site and remotely, ensuring audits are completed efficiently and to a high standard. \n • Assist with planning, completion and finalisation of audit assignments for manager review. \n • Prepare accounts files and supporting working papers in line with relevant accounting standards. \n • Liaise directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and build strong working relationships. \n • Review work completed by junior team members, providing feedback and ensuring review points are addressed. \n • Support and mentor junior staff and trainees throughout assignments. \n • Ensure all work is completed in line with internal compliance procedures and deadlines. \n • Manage client workflows and prioritise workloads to ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget. \n • Identify client issues and opportunities to improve service delivery. \n • Assist senior management with ad hoc assignments and project work where required. \n \n About You \n \n • ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified. \n • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment. \n • Experience in both audit and accounts preparation. \n • Strong understanding of UK accounting standards including FRS102 and FRS105. \n • Confident communicating with clients and colleagues at all levels. \n • Able to work independently as well as part of a wider team. \n • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments. \n • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff would be advantageous. \n • Proactive approach with strong attention to detail. \n \n \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. \n \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.