Candidates

Finance Manager

£60,000 to £70,000

Cambridge

Reporting to the CFO and working within the educational sector, this is a Finance Manager role with a difference. If you want your job to not only challenge you but provide a purpose and be satisfying, then this could be the perfect role for you. Key aspects to the role will include: Staff management, mentoring and development of a small team Monthly management accounts including ensuring all journals have been posted correctly, bank and balance sheet reconciliations have been done correctly Financial year end accounting Cashflow Budgetting which includes liaising with Heads of Departments Variance analysis of key overheads Improving and developing systems and procedures Overview and understanding of payroll Financial analysis In order to be successful in applying for this Finance Manager role, it must be clear from your CV that you have had relevant experience of the above. In particular, you must have strong people management skills. Ideally you will have used Sage 200 although this is not essential. You will also ideally have had some internal or external auditing experience in order to improve systems and procedures within the department.  In return, the organisation offers an exceptional benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: 30 days' holiday (pro rata for part time and term time) Subsidised on site parking Free on site covered bike parking Contributory pension scheme - matching up to 6% Private health and dental plan after 2 years' service The client is keen to progress this and will be interviewing the week beginning 9th August so if this is of interest, you need to send your CV as soon as you can to be assessed.

Contract Financial Accountant

£43,000 - £47,000

Peterborough

My client is urgently seeking a Financial Accountant who is either qualified or a Finalist with social housing experience for 12 months. Duties will include: Supporting the day to day delivery of operational financial transactions including the signing off of reconciliations and control accounts Supporting, maintaining and improving the internal control assurance framework and ensuring all internal audit recommendations are addressed properly Leading the fraud policy and keeping up to date with new and emerging fraud attempts Production of quarterly returns to funders and annual statutory accounts Production of CIS and VAT monthly tax returns - this will require knowledge of VAT partial exemption This Financial Accountant role is an urgent requirement and could become permanent but the client will consider people who only want to temp. Send your CV immediately to be considered. Please note the client has stipulated that you must have a minimum of two years' social housing experience within finance.

Part Time Bookkeeper/AAT (25 hours)

£37,000 - £42,000 pro rata

Royston

Due to retirement of a long standing employee, this unique family owned business is recruiting for their replacement. This Part Time Bookkeeper/AAT role is an all round and very varied job within a friendly office with beautiful grounds.The salary is £37,000 to £42,000 pro rata, this equates to circa £24,500 to £28,000 for the hours worked. Responsibilities for this Part Time Bookkeeper/AAT role will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts Preparation of annual budgets and cashflow forecasts Inputting of all sales and purchase ledger receipts and payments on Quickbooks Online Extensive accruals and prepayments due to the nature of the business.  VAT Returns Payroll for c. 50 - 70 staff Inputting all bank transactions and bank reconciliations The ideal candidate for this Part Time Bookkeeper/AAT role will have : Proven experience in a similar role Payroll experience Good Excel skills Strong double entry bookkeeping abilities High level of attention to detail In return the company offers a good benefits package.

Administrator / Customer Service

£25000

Cambridgeshire

This owner managed business is now recruiting for either an experienced Administrator or someone with outstanding communication and organisational skills who may have been in customer services, shipping or logistics and wants a varied administration role. You will handle all aspects of making sure the company's product arrives safely in their warehouse. You will liaise with suppliers regarding shipments and you will also ensure that the product arrives with the customer. This involves accuracy in input of order and stock numbers into the company database as well as liaison with customers, some of whom are abroad. You will also assist in the finance department with data input and credit control. To be successful in your application for this Operations Administrator role, you must like working within small companies where roles are flexible,. You must have a can do attitude, excellent communication and customer service skills and strong attention to detail.  In return, the company offers discounts on its products, 20 days' holiday, free parking, a discretionary annual bonus and private health after three months. D Due to the nature of this job, working from home will not be available.

Assistant Accountant

35000 to 38000

Cambridgeshire

If you like a varied role within a small to medium sized, friendly company, than this Assistant Accountant role could be the one you've been looking for. Reporting in to the Finance Director, you will have responsibilities for the following: Assisting with the monthly accounts including journals, accrual, prepayments and producing the P+L, Balance Sheet and TB Variance analysis Cashflow forecasting Product costing Assisting with year end processes and annual audit preparation Assisting with preparations of bank payments and receivables Maintaining an Excel cashbook and month end bank reconciliations Overseeing aged debtors and creditors Dealing with expenses Providing cover for purchase and sales ledger The business uses Sage 200 and would be prepared to train in certain areas for this Assistant Accountant role.  Benefits for this Assistant Accountant role include 20 days' holiday rising to 25, pension, and death in service of 4 time salary.

Operations Administrator

£25000

Cambridgeshire

This owner managed business is now recruiting for either an experienced Operations Administrator or someone with outstanding communication and organisational skills who may have been in customer services, shipping or logistics and wants a varied administration role. You will handle all aspects of making sure the company's product arrives safely in their warehouse. You will liaise with suppliers regarding shipments and you will also ensure that the product arrives with the customer. This involves accuracy in input of order and stock numbers into the company database as well as liaison with customers, some of whom are abroad. You will also assist in the finance department with data input and credit control. To be successful in your application for this Operations Administrator role, you must like working within small companies where roles are flexible,. You must have a can do attitude, excellent communication and customer service skills and strong attention to detail.  In return, the company offers discounts on its products, 20 days' holiday, free parking, a discretionary annual bonus and private health after three months. D Due to the nature of this job, working from home will not be available.

Payroller

Other Locations

My client is recruiting for a payroller with strong payroll skills to run a large, complex payroll. You must know payroll inside out and be able to run a payroll from start to finish.  If this sounds like you and you want to know more, please email your CV as soon as possible.

Senior Audit Manager

£60,000 to £70,000

Cambridge

This is an exciting time to join this practice, which has ambitious plans to become an all round professional services company and the go-to practice in Cambridge. You could be a key part of their development, actively contributing to the management of the practice and having a high degree of autonomy. Key aspects of this role will include: Management of a substantial portfolio of a wide variety of business clients Review of audit files Management of audit (70% of the role), accounts and corporation tax compliance Planning and completion meetings with clients including site visits Development of portfolio through cross selling and new client wins Contribution towards development of technical audit and accounts competencies in the business services team In order to be successful in your application for this Senior Audit Manager role, you will be a fully qualified ACA or ACCA from a practice background, who is experienced in managing audits and accounts assignments coupled with managing client relationships and a strong commercial acumen. The practice offers a good benefits package including free parking, flexible working, WFH, private healthcare, full financial support in respect of professional membership and CPD and a mentoring scheme.

Senior Manager (Partnership prospects)

£55,000 to £60000

Cambridgeshire

My client is looking for a Senior Manager with a strong leaning towards tax, who will in time take over from their current Tax Partner, when they retire. Key aspects to this Senior Manager role include: Dealing with the full spectrum of taxes   Dealing with trusts and estates Inheritance tax Tax planning Dealing with high net worth individuals Compliance work reviewing accounts prepared by junior staff members The practice would consider an ACA with a strong interest in tax for this Senior Manager role, or someone who has already gained a CTA qualification. They would support someone in their studies, who wishes to be a CTA.  The practice has a good benefits package.

Manager - High Net Worth Clients Department

£50,000 to £60,000

Cambridge

This is an exciting time to join this practice, which has ambitious plans to become an all round professional services company and the go-to practice in Cambridge. The Manager of the High Net Worth Clients' Department is a key role for the practice, which requires you to give advice to high net worth individuals and families regarding their wide ranging business interests. Key aspects of the role will include: Substantial client liaison Management of accounts and taxation compliance for a variety of business structures Preparation for and attendance at trustee meetings Liaison with client tax advisors to deliver tax planning strategies Overseeing preparation of ad hoc IHT returns, VAT registrations and other specialist reporting Supporting client accounting staff in record keeping for complex transactions Advisory work and special projects In order to be successful in this role as Manager of the High Net Worth Clients' Department, you will be an ACA or ACCA qualified with first class communication skills and a strong background in practice. You will have had experience of building client relationships and dealing with owner managed businesses coupled with experience of trusts taxation.  The practice offers a good benefits package including free parking, flexible working, WFH, private healthcare, full financial support in respect of professional membership and CPD and a mentoring scheme.

Recently Qualified Accountant - Tax Senior

£37,500 - £42,500

Cambridge

My client is a well established practice based in Cambridge. They have a real career development opportunity for a recently qualified accountant with a general practice background, who now wants to specialise in tax. This Tax Senior role will give you responsibility for your own portfolio of a wide variety of clients and duties will include: Supervision and training of junior members of staff Planning, performance and completion of tax and related accounting assignments Self assessment tax returns Corporation tax computations Mixed tax advisory work There will be a large amount of interaction with clients and so good communication skills will be essential. The practice offers training towards the CTA either by attending courses or distance learning depending on preference.

Accounts Assistant (Practice)

£22,000 to £27,000

Peterborough

My client, based in Cambridge, is looking for an Accounts Assistant, who is AAT qualified or close to qualifying to work in their practice. Key responsibilities will be: Incomplete records Accounts to trial balance VAT Returns Use if Iris and cloud based products It would be useful but not essential if you had experience of Personal and Corporation Tax Computations and payroll . The practice will train in these areas if you haven't got experience of them.  The practice supports AAT and ACCA and is an approved employer for both. Other benefits include an annual bonus scheme, free parking and a NEST pension scheme.

Accounts Senior (AAT Qualified)

£21,000 + study

Letchworth

My client is a well respected and established practice and is now keen to recruit an Accounts Senior for their Owner Managed Business Division.  This Accounts Senior role requires 18 months to two years' practice experience and is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in owner managed businesses to develop their career in that direction.  Key aspects to the role include: Preparing year end files Corporation tax returns Personal tax returns Dealing with financial paperwork and filing Preparation of basic financial statements Ideally, you will be AAT qualified or equivalent and wanting to take your studies on to ACCA level. This Accounts Senior role comes with a flexible working policy and the option to work from home at least some of the time. Benefits also include a study package.

Audit Junior

£21,000 + study

Hertfordshire

This Junior Audit role is an excellent career opportunity to join a respected practice and learn all there is to know about audit. You will initially be responsible for assisting audit seniors in the planning and completion of audit,which will involve travel to clients' offices. Specifically, you will be tasked with checking bank balances and statements, and reviewing client payroll records for accuracy. Good communication skills are a must in this Junior Audit role, coupled with an eye for detail. To be successful you will have a minimum of 5 GCSE Grades B/^ or above and 3 A Levels with a minimum of 3 C Grades. You will also have good computer skills and be self motivated. This role comes with a flexible working policy and the option to work from home at least some of the time. Benefits also include a study package.

Bookkeeper/AAT (Practice)

£25,000 to £30,000

Cambridgeshire

My client, based North of Cambridge is part of a practice which has seen significant expansion in recent years. This is a role which would suit someone who has gained their AAT or early stages of their ACCA exams within practice and is now looking to pursue their studies further in an environment which offers opportunity. Key aspects to the role would include: Incomplete records All aspects of accounts to trial balance Producing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships across a broad client base Personal and corporate tax returns Ideally, to be successful in your application for this AAT/Bookkeeper role you will have had two to three years' experience within practice and have used Iris and Xero. Benefits include a full study package and 25 days' holiday.

Junior Bookkeeper/Management Accountant

£14,000 to £19,000 + study

Hertfordshire

My client is a well established firm, who can offer an interesting and varied Junior Bookkeeper/Management Accountant role to someone with good debit and credit knowledge to trial balance. You will do the bookkeeping for a number of their clients in a spectrum of industries. Duties will include: Uploading transactions and allocating to Sage, Quickbooks or Xero Reconciling bank accounts Processing sales ledger invoices Accruals, prepayments and depreciation Maintaining fixed asset registers VAT and CIS Returns Preparing management accounts This Junior Bookkeeper/Management Accountant role comes with a flexible working policy and the option to work from home at least some of the time. Benefits also include a study package.

Payroller

£24,000

Hertfordshire

My client is keen to recruit an all round payroller, with previous bureau experience to look after the payrolls of a number of their clients. The role would encompass: All aspects of monthly, weekly and bi-weekly payrolls Dealing with and producing P60's, P45's, RTI submissions, PAYE Overtime and bonus calculations Maternity, paternity leave calculations PAYE calculations Dealing with queries Liaison with clients about their payroll issues This Payroller role comes with a flexible working policy and the option to work from home at least some of the time.

Trainee Accountant

£14,500 + study

Hertfordshire

Kickstart your career with an excellent practice where you will have scope to progress. You will learn various aspects of accounting whilst being able to study AAT. To be successful in this Trainee Accountant role, you need to have good GCSE grades at 6 or above coupled with a enthusiastic attitude and you must be keen to learn. This Trainee Accountant role comes with a flexible working policy and the option to work from home at least some of the time. Benefits also include a study package.

Corporate Finance Assistant Manager

£42,000 to £50,000

Cambridgeshire

My client is an ambitious owner managed growing practice within Cambridge. They now need a Corporate Finance Assistant Manager to work with business owners and private equity firms on transactions valued from £1 million to £50million. Key responsibilities will include: Analysing financial statements, management information, financial forecasts and market intelligence Preparing key client deliverables including Information Memorandum and financial models Undertaking research on potential buyers, market trends, comparable transactions and potential new clients Managing and acting as deal leader on smaller transactions Attending client meetings Maintaining an appropriate network  of peers in intermediaries, banks and private equity companies To be successful in your application for this Corporate Finance Assistant Manager role, you will need the following: To be a qualified accountant To have exposure and awareness of the full M&A cycle Experience working in Corporate finance In return, the Corporate Finance Assistant Manager role carries an excellent benefits package including: Private healthcare and cashback scheme Mentoring scheme Free parking Flexible working arrangements available Full financial support in respect of professional memberships and CPD

Newly Qualified Corporate Finance

£35,000 to £42,000

Cambridge

Have you just qualified and have a desire to work in Corporate Finance? If so, this could be your opportunity. My client has a growing Corporate Finance team and is now looking for a newly qualified accountant, who has had exposure to Corporate Finance and wants to make a career of it. Responsibilities will include: Analysing financial statements, management information, financial forecasts and market intelligence Preparing key client deliverables including Information Memorandum and financial models Undertaking research on potential buyers, market trends, comparable transactions and potential new clients Attending client meetings and working closely with the Partners and Directors. Developing deal insights for marketing purposes Supporting the team in targeting and winning new business Contributing to competitive bid proposals and formal presentations Maintaining an appropriate network of peers in intermediaries, banks and private equity houses Ideally, you  will be a Newly Qualified Accountant, who has had exposure to Corporate Finance, is technically strong and has great interpersonal skills. Benefits for this Newly Qualified Corporate Finance role include private healthcare, full financial support in respect of professional memberships and CPD, flexible working arrangements and a mentoring scheme.

Qaulified Accounts Manager

£50,000 to £60,000

Royston

My client is a highly respected practice based near Royston. They are now urgently looking to strengthen their team with a qualified accountant with experience within an accountancy practice to join their thriving team. Key responsibilities for this Qualified Practice Accounts Manager will be:    • Overseeing and managing clients’ accounts, tax and value-added services assignments, to include monitoring against budget and established timeframe • Assisting in the management of the overall team • Managing a varied portfolio of SME clients • Preparation of accounts, tax returns for companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals • Acting as a major point of contact for client requests/needs • Developing, retaining and motivating junior members of staff • Working as part of the management team on issues such as resource planning, staff retention and improving processes     To apply for this Practice Qualified Accounts Manager, you must have previous experience of working in a practice and be able to display proven client relationship skills coupled with a broad accounts and tax knowledge. You must have good excel skills and excellent knowledge of accounting packages such as Iris, Xero, Sage, Quickbooks etc.    In addition to a competitive basic salary, the company also offers a range of exceptional benefits.

Semi-Senior

£25.000 to £28,000

Royston

This growing practice prides itself on the high standard of training it gives to its employees. If you want your career to benefit from this, they now have an opportunity for a Semi Senior from a medium or large sized practice to join them. You will have involvement in the following in this Semi-Senior role: Accounts preparation for a range of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Personal and corporation tax returns Interpreting and explaining figures for clients Use of Iris, Sage, Xero and Quickbooks The practice offers excellent study support, 22 days holiday and flexible working.

Qualified Accounts Manager (Practice) x 2

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Melbourn

My client is a highly respected practice based near Royston. They are now urgently looking to strengthen their team with a qualified accountant with experience within an accountancy practice to join their thriving team. Key responsibilities for this Qualified Practice Accounts Manager will be:   • Overseeing and managing clients’ accounts, tax and value-added services assignments, to include monitoring against budget and established timeframe • Assisting in the management of the overall team • Managing a varied portfolio of SME clients • Preparation of accounts, tax returns for companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals • Acting as a major point of contact for client requests/needs • Developing, retaining and motivating junior members of staff • Working as part of the management team on issues such as resource planning, staff retention and improving processes    To apply for this Practice Qualified Accounts Manager, you must have previous experience of working in a practice and be able to display proven client relationship skills coupled with a broad accounts and tax knowledge. You must have good excel skills and excellent knowledge of accounting packages such as Iris, Xero, Sage, Quickbooks etc.   In addition to a competitive basic salary, the company also offers a range of exceptional benefits.