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A fast-growing international business operating in the Online/Retail space is seeking a commercially minded and trustworthy Finance Manager to take full ownership of their financial operations in a newly created first in finance position. \n This is a senior, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the business. You'll be the financial backbone — managing everything from day-to-day accounts to shareholder tax planning, dividend optimisation, and benefit structuring. You'll work directly with the Director and external accountants, and your work will have a direct impact on the strategic direction of the business. \n Financial Management & Budget Control \n\n • Take full ownership of the company's financial operations, planning and reporting\n, • Develop and monitor budgets to ensure responsible spending and optimal resource allocation\n, • Regularly review financial performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations\n, • Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets all operational and tax obligations\n, • Prepare financial forecasts and management reports for the director and shareholders\n, • Identify cost reduction opportunities and advise on profit margins and reinvestment strategy\n\n Payments & Record Keeping \n\n • Approve and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and outgoing payments accurately and on time\n, • Manage accounts payable and receivable, keeping reconciliations current\n, • Track e-commerce transactions, platform fees, and deductions across Shopify, Amazon, and other platforms\n, • Maintain clean, accurate ledgers with all entries properly coded and reconciled\n, • Produce monthly management accounts and assist with end-of-year financial statements\n\n Taxation & Compliance \n\n • Ensure all VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax submissions are accurate and filed on time in coordination with external accountants\n, • Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations and e-commerce tax requirements\n, • Keep accurate, audit-ready records of all financial transactions\n, • Liaise with accountants and auditors to support year-end and compliance reviews\n, • Monitor changes to tax legislation and proactively advise on implications for the business\n\n Shareholder & Director Tax Planning \n\n • Advise on and implement tax-efficient dividend strategies for shareholders, taking into account personal income, tax band utilisation and timing\n, • Support directors with personal tax planning including salary and dividend structuring, benefit-in-kind optimisation, and self-assessment obligations\n, • Identify and implement opportunities to maximise available allowances, reliefs and exemptions — including corporation tax deductions, capital allowances, and employment benefit schemes\n, • Work with external accountants to ensure shareholder and director tax positions are optimised each financial year\n\n Growth & Strategic Support \n\n • Work closely with operations, procurement, and compliance teams to align financial priorities with business objectives\n, • Provide financial insights and scenario modelling to support purchasing decisions, inventory planning, and growth initiatives\n, • Support the business in building scalable financial systems and reporting infrastructure as the company scales into major UK retail\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • An ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or possible PQ/QBE accountant with 5+ years’ experience in a finance role with hands-on responsibility for management accounts, tax compliance, and financial planning\n, • Excellent commercial finance and business management skills\n, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and Director/shareholder tax matters\n, • Experience with dividend planning, benefit-in-kind reporting, and PAYE for directors\n, • Proficient in Xero and confident working across e-commerce platforms including Shopify and Amazon\n, • Strong numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail\n, • High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal tax information\n, • E-commerce or retail background strongly preferred\n, • A proactive, ideas-driven mindset — they want someone who doesn't just manage the numbers but actively identifies opportunities to improve tax efficiency, reduce costs, and structure the business more effectively. If you've implemented schemes, reliefs, or strategies that others missed, we want to hear about it.\n

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accounts Assistant / Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to join an accounting and business advisory firm providing bookkeeping, payroll, tax, VAT, and outsourced finance services and helping startups and SMEs improve financial efficiency. \n As a Senior Accounts Assistant / Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper, you will manage your own portfolio of clients, delivering day-to-day financial support while ensuring accurate reporting, compliance and excellent client service. \n This full-time office-based role offers a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000 and benefits. \n \n You will be responsible for \n\n • Managing a portfolio of business clients and acting as their primary finance contact.\n, • Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and processing financial transactions.\n, • Preparing and submitting VAT returns, CIS returns and payroll.\n, • Assisting with year-end accounts and related financial processes.\n, • Producing management accounts and financial reports.\n, • Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.\n, • Responding to client queries and providing practical financial guidance.\n, • Monitoring workloads and ensuring key deadlines are achieved.\n, • Managing financial records across multiple companies while maintaining compliance.\n, • Liaising with clients by telephone, online meetings and face-to-face.\n\n \n What we are looking for \n\n • Previously worked as a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant, Practice Bookkeeper, Accountant or in a similar role\n, • Possess accountancy experience gained either in-house within a construction company or within an accountancy practice supporting construction clients.\n, • Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, tax returns and year-end accounting procedures.\n, • Previous experience completing CIS returns\n, • Proficiency in Xero, Sage50 and QuickBooks.\n, • Comfortable taking ownership of your workload and working collaboratively within a team.\n, • An interest in using AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and service delivery.\n\n \n What's on offer \n\n • A supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • The opportunity to build strong client relationships and take ownership of your portfolio.\n, • Exposure to management accounts and advisory-focused work.\n, • Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.\n\n \n If you're looking to join a supportive accountancy practice where you can take ownership of your work and build strong client relationships, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. \n Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

A fast-growing international business operating in the Online/Retail space is seeking a commercially minded and trustworthy Finance Manager to take full ownership of their financial operations in a newly created first in finance position. \n This is a senior, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the business. You'll be the financial backbone — managing everything from day-to-day accounts to shareholder tax planning, dividend optimisation, and benefit structuring. You'll work directly with the Director and external accountants, and your work will have a direct impact on the strategic direction of the business. \n Financial Management & Budget Control \n\n • Take full ownership of the company's financial operations, planning and reporting\n, • Develop and monitor budgets to ensure responsible spending and optimal resource allocation\n, • Regularly review financial performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations\n, • Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets all operational and tax obligations\n, • Prepare financial forecasts and management reports for the director and shareholders\n, • Identify cost reduction opportunities and advise on profit margins and reinvestment strategy\n\n Payments & Record Keeping \n\n • Approve and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and outgoing payments accurately and on time\n, • Manage accounts payable and receivable, keeping reconciliations current\n, • Track e-commerce transactions, platform fees, and deductions across Shopify, Amazon, and other platforms\n, • Maintain clean, accurate ledgers with all entries properly coded and reconciled\n, • Produce monthly management accounts and assist with end-of-year financial statements\n\n Taxation & Compliance \n\n • Ensure all VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax submissions are accurate and filed on time in coordination with external accountants - including EU VAT/IOSS\n, • Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations and e-commerce tax requirements\n, • Keep accurate, audit-ready records of all financial transactions\n, • Liaise with accountants and auditors to support year-end and compliance reviews\n, • Monitor changes to tax legislation and proactively advise on implications for the business\n\n Shareholder & Director Tax Planning \n\n • Advise on and implement tax-efficient dividend strategies for shareholders, taking into account personal income, tax band utilisation and timing\n, • Support directors with personal tax planning including salary and dividend structuring, benefit-in-kind optimisation, and self-assessment obligations\n, • Identify and implement opportunities to maximise available allowances, reliefs and exemptions — including corporation tax deductions, capital allowances, and employment benefit schemes\n, • Work with external accountants to ensure shareholder and director tax positions are optimised each financial year\n\n Growth & Strategic Support \n\n • Work closely with operations, procurement, and compliance teams to align financial priorities with business objectives\n, • Provide financial insights and scenario modelling to support purchasing decisions, inventory planning, and growth initiatives\n, • Support the business in building scalable financial systems and reporting infrastructure as the company scales into major UK retail\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • An ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or possible PQ/QBE accountant with 5+ years’ experience in a finance role with hands-on responsibility for management accounts, tax compliance, and financial planning\n, • Excellent commercial finance and business management skills\n, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and Director/shareholder tax matters\n, • Experience with dividend planning, benefit-in-kind reporting, and PAYE for directors\n, • Proficient in Xero and confident working across e-commerce platforms including Shopify and Amazon\n, • Strong numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail\n, • High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal tax information\n, • E-commerce or retail background strongly preferred\n, • A proactive, ideas-driven mindset — they want someone who doesn't just manage the numbers but actively identifies opportunities to improve tax efficiency, reduce costs, and structure the business more effectively. If you've implemented schemes, reliefs, or strategies that others missed, we want to hear about it.\n

A fast-growing international business operating in the Online/Retail space is seeking a commercially minded and trustworthy Finance Manager to take full ownership of their financial operations in a newly created first in finance position. This is a senior, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the business. You'll be the financial backbone — managing everything from day-to-day accounts to shareholder tax planning, dividend optimisation, and benefit structuring. You'll work directly with the Director and external accountants, and your work will have a direct impact on the strategic direction of the business. Financial Management & Budget Control • Take full ownership of the company's financial operations, planning and reporting, • Develop and monitor budgets to ensure responsible spending and optimal resource allocation, • Regularly review financial performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations, • Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets all operational and tax obligations, • Prepare financial forecasts and management reports for the director and shareholders, • Identify cost reduction opportunities and advise on profit margins and reinvestment strategy Payments & Record Keeping • Approve and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and outgoing payments accurately and on time, • Manage accounts payable and receivable, keeping reconciliations current, • Track e-commerce transactions, platform fees, and deductions across Shopify, Amazon, and other platforms, • Maintain clean, accurate ledgers with all entries properly coded and reconciled, • Produce monthly management accounts and assist with end-of-year financial statements Taxation & Compliance • Ensure all VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax submissions are accurate and filed on time in coordination with external accountants, • Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations and e-commerce tax requirements, • Keep accurate, audit-ready records of all financial transactions, • Liaise with accountants and auditors to support year-end and compliance reviews, • Monitor changes to tax legislation and proactively advise on implications for the business Shareholder & Director Tax Planning • Advise on and implement tax-efficient dividend strategies for shareholders, taking into account personal income, tax band utilisation and timing, • Support directors with personal tax planning including salary and dividend structuring, benefit-in-kind optimisation, and self-assessment obligations, • Identify and implement opportunities to maximise available allowances, reliefs and exemptions — including corporation tax deductions, capital allowances, and employment benefit schemes, • Work with external accountants to ensure shareholder and director tax positions are optimised each financial year Growth & Strategic Support • Work closely with operations, procurement, and compliance teams to align financial priorities with business objectives, • Provide financial insights and scenario modelling to support purchasing decisions, inventory planning, and growth initiatives, • Support the business in building scalable financial systems and reporting infrastructure as the company scales into major UK retail What We're Looking For • An ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or possible PQ/QBE accountant with 5+ years’ experience in a finance role with hands-on responsibility for management accounts, tax compliance, and financial planning, • Excellent commercial finance and business management skills, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and Director/shareholder tax matters, • Experience with dividend planning, benefit-in-kind reporting, and PAYE for directors, • Proficient in Xero and confident working across e-commerce platforms including Shopify and Amazon, • Strong numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, • High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal tax information, • E-commerce or retail background strongly preferred, • A proactive, ideas-driven mindset — they want someone who doesn't just manage the numbers but actively identifies opportunities to improve tax efficiency, reduce costs, and structure the business more effectively. If you've implemented schemes, reliefs, or strategies that others missed, we want to hear about it.

ProLink Transport have six permanent multidrop jobs based in Romford, Small-LWB vans is accepted.You will have a permanent round with the same postcodes everyday you be delivering 80-120 drops.Starting pay is £200+VAT a day, then once you get up to speed you will move up to £300+VAT.Guaranteed 5 d

We are seeking an experienced VAT professional to join our global client's dynamic tax team, taking ownership of VAT and indirect tax compliance and advisory matters across the UK and several European countries. Lead and manage end-to-end VAT compliance for UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely

As a VAT Lead in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll focus on managing VAT compliance and reporting to ensure the business runs smoothly. Manage VAT compliance and ensure timely submission of VAT returns. Review and reconcile VAT accounts to ensure accuracy and consistency.

You will support UK/EU VAT strategies for the Global Investment Bank and other group entities, gaining exposure to a broad set of financial services businesses across the region. The role emphasizes VAT risk management, transformation of processes to improve reporting, and delivering advisory suppor

Manage and review VAT due diligence and VAT health‑check assignments, identifying risks and opportunities for clients. Alongside leading complex VAT projects, you will influence the growth strategy of the VAT practice, collaborate with Partners across the firm on multidisciplinary projects, and pl

JPMorganChase seeks an Indirect Tax – Vice President to lead VAT risk management and advisory for Global Investment Bank operations across EMEA. You will analyze business lines, advise on VAT planning, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize tax efficiency. The role requires stro

London seeks an Indirect Tax - Vice President to join the Tax Department and manage VAT risk across EMEA. You will advise across investment banking, consumer banking, and CHASE EU while shaping VAT strategy and governance for complex products. The role requires UK/EU VAT expertise, Big 4 pedigree or

In this role you'll be responsible for leading the delivery of indirect tax services across the evoke group, including all aspects of indirect tax compliance (VAT and gaming duties) and tax risk management. Responsible for indirect tax compliance globally (VAT and betting and gaming tax returns and

Act as a trusted adviser, helping clients navigate complex VAT legislation and minimise VAT risk. VAT registrations and compliance reviews. Contribute to the continued growth of the VAT practice.

Fantastic opportunity to work on ‘blue-chip’ clientele as part of one of the most experienced VAT consulting teams around.

You will develop deep knowledge of the banking sector across EMEA and lead VAT risk management, providing advisory support to the Global Investment Bank and related operations. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors, drive process transformations, and help ensure VAT c

You will advise a broad client base, drive growth of the VAT service line, and manage senior client relationships while mentoring junior team members. Brewer Morris is seeking a highly experienced VAT Director to lead its expanding Indirect Tax practice in the UK.

The role emphasizes delivering high‑level VAT services, mentoring the VAT team, and shaping the service line's direction with a strategic, client‑facing focus. HW Fisher, part of the Sumer Group, London-based VAT Director role focusing on leadership of complex advisory projects and growth strate

With its best-is-class healthy food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected organisation on the Isle of Wight in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant.This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation that plays a vital role within the local community directly to the Dire

One of our US law firm clients is currently recruiting a professional Finance Assistant, with excellent all round transactional finance experience to join their London office on a permanent basis.Salary £45,000 - £50,000 + excellent employee benefits.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wit

You will be joining a large, complex, contract-led infrastructure business, operating across major long-term frameworks.The organisation is PE-backed, commercially driven, and continues to invest heavily in its finance and commercial capability as its portfolio grows.Due to internal change and an ex

Job Title: Warehouse Operative with FLT, Reach and Counterbalance (both required) Location: Runcorn Pay Rate: £13.Shifts/Working Hours: 1 role for full time Monday to Friday (08:00 - 17:00) and 1 role for Adhoc working 3 days per week (required to be available Monday to Friday)

A forward-thinking accountancy practice serving clients across Kent and the South East.With over 30 years of experience, they pride themselves on delivering expert financial guidance with a personal touch.Their team of qualified professionals supports businesses of all sizes-from ambitious startups

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Travel and Tourism business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts assistant for 12 months on a fixed term basis.Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 12 months.You will be

We are working with a growing, entrepreneurial property investment group to hire a Management Accountant who will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a lean, high-performing team where you will gain broad exposure across the busin

You will also handle quarterly VAT returns, assist with month end reconciliations, and provide figures for group level reporting.

The ability to lead, motivate and manage teams effectively.

The role involves day to day bookkeeping, management accounts & VAT compliance. Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.

Assisting with VAT returns and financial reporting requirements.

This is more than a job its an opportunity to help support some of the most innovative crypto foundations globally, getting exposure to companies at the forefront of decentralised finance and all things onchain. VAT workings, checking accuracy, a.

The aim is to provide first class Bookkeeping and VAT services to a wide range of very high profile clients from the Music, Sport, Film, TV, Creative, Media and Entertainment sectors.

Day to day duties as a Tour Accountant can include creating an initial budget for tours, analysing expenses, invoicing and making payments on behalf of clients, day to day bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns.

We are looking for an experienced.This is a hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys working in a traditional finance environment and has a strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals.This role is temporary for an initial 3 months but has the opportunity to be extended and potentially g

Your new company An innovative and ever-changing data analytics business is hiring a newly qualified CIMA / ACCA to join their finance team.

Management Accountant / Treasury Accountant.Month Contract | £300-£425 per day | North West London | Hybrid (2 days office).This is an urgent requirement, therefore only candidates who are available to start within the next two weeks will be considered.IN2 Consult are supporting a well-established

Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Producing and providing accounting information for VAT and year-end.

The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliance with VAT and PAYE obligations, producing timely cash flow and MI reporting, and helping to identify and implement efficiencies across the accounting function — including oversight of the roll-out of a ne

Billing for PR and Partnerships business, including obtaining purchase order numbers when required.Identifying and obtaining missing information e.Correcting billing issues that arise.Obtaining and checking support for expenses to be billed to clients - ensuring they are correctly charted.Raising cr

Interim Management / Financial Accountant (6-Month Contract).Manchester (Hybrid - 1 day a week in office).I'm supporting a Housing Association in recruiting an Interim Management / Financial Accountant to join their small and collaborative finance team on an initial six-month contract.This is a hand

I am recruiting for an absolutely fantastic role, suitable for a Management Accountant that is looking to step into a Junior Finance Manager role.This role is reporting to the Head of Finance and supervising a team of 5 (AR/AP).The role will suit someone who is looking to gain exposure, be offered t

Management Accountant - Wimbledon.Full-Time | Permanent | Office-based.Numbers are your game; success is your aim - a Management Accountant's job is never mundane!".Sheridan Maine is working with a growing and dynamic organisation in Wimbledon, seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join th