Senior Finance Assistant

Senior Finance Assistant Annual Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Location: Chelmsford Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm We are seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join our client's finance team. This role is ideal for a confident, organised, and technically strong individual who can take ownership of key finance processes while supporting the wider finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple entities. Duties of the role: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities. Manage intercompany invoicing, recharges, and reconciliations. Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies. Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts. Post accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals. Support month-end close and management accounts preparation. Process and review sales and purchase invoices. Manage supplier payment runs and reconcile supplier statements. Maintain accurate sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers. Review aged debtors and creditors and resolve outstanding balances. Clear historic balances, unreconciled items, and process authorised write-offs. Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and maintain supporting schedules. Assist with audit requirements and statutory compliance. Act as a senior point of contact for finance queries within the team. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 5 years' experience within a finance function. Proven experience in roles such as Senior Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar. Strong experience with VAT returns, intercompany accounting, accruals, and prepayments. Proficient in bank reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong working knowledge of Sage 50. Experience using a Cloud ERP system. AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience. ACCA/CIMA studies would be advantageous but not essential. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive and collaborative work environment. To apply for this Senior Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Senior Finance Assistant Annual Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Location: Chelmsford Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm We are seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join our client's finance team. This role is ideal for a confident, organised, and technically strong individual who can take ownership of key finance processes while supporting the wider finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple entities. Duties of the role: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities. Manage intercompany invoicing, recharges, and reconciliations. Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies. Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts. Post accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals. Support month-end close and management accounts preparation. Process and review sales and purchase invoices. Manage supplier payment runs and reconcile supplier statements. Maintain accurate sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers. Review aged debtors and creditors and resolve outstanding balances. Clear historic balances, unreconciled items, and process authorised write-offs. Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and maintain supporting schedules. Assist with audit requirements and statutory compliance. Act as a senior point of contact for finance queries within the team. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 5 years' experience within a finance function. Proven experience in roles such as Senior Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar. Strong experience with VAT returns, intercompany accounting, accruals, and prepayments. Proficient in bank reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong working knowledge of Sage 50. Experience using a Cloud ERP system. AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience. ACCA/CIMA studies would be advantageous but not essential. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive and collaborative work environment. To apply for this Senior Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant with strong Accounts Payable experience to join our busy finance team. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function and provides an opportunity to support a range of accounting and compliance activities. Day-to-day of the role: Manage the Accounts Payable system, including processing supplier payments, handling customer rebates, and managing expenses. Maintain and update supplier master data and financial records accurately. Prepare and submit HMRC and other statutory returns and reports. Maintain schedules for prepayments, customer rebate allowances, bank accounts, and fixed assets. Reconcile assigned nominal ledger accounts on a regular basis. Support both internal and external audit processes, including compliance checks and visits from regulatory bodies. Provide support to colleagues within the finance team as required. Carry out ad hoc duties, including covering responsibilities for team members during their absence. Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance role. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience working with financial systems and proficiency in Excel. Understanding of reconciliations and financial controls. Benefits: Competitive salary (please specify if known). Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive team environment. Other benefits (please specify if any). To apply for the Accounts Assistant role with strong Payable Assistant experience, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Client Manager Annual Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Location: Dunstable/Luton Job Type: Full-time, Office-Based We are seeking an experienced Client Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of personal tax, sole trader, and Limited Company clients. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in general practice, looking to take on a supervisory position while still engaging hands-on with accounts and returns preparation. Day-to-day of the role: Review work prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prepare accounts and tax returns for a mixed portfolio of clients. Supervise and train junior staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development. Meet with clients to discuss and manage their accounts effectively. Potentially expand your role to include meeting potential new clients and managing final review and billing of work prepared by others. Required Skills & Qualifications: ACCA or ICAEW qualification. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accountancy practice, with significant experience in managing your own portfolio. Proficiency in cloud bookkeeping systems and handling incomplete records. In-depth knowledge of personal and corporation tax, VAT, CIS, MTD, and related areas. Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and train staff. Excellent communication skills, capable of managing client relationships effectively. Flexibility to work full-time or part-time based on mutual agreement. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Flexible working options (full-time or part-time). Opportunity to expand role responsibilities. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Client Manager Annual Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Location: Dunstable/Luton Job Type: Full-time, Office-Based We are seeking an experienced Client Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of personal tax, sole trader, and Limited Company clients. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in general practice, looking to take on a supervisory position while still engaging hands-on with accounts and returns preparation. Day-to-day of the role: Review work prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prepare accounts and tax returns for a mixed portfolio of clients. Supervise and train junior staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development. Meet with clients to discuss and manage their accounts effectively. Potentially expand your role to include meeting potential new clients and managing final review and billing of work prepared by others. Required Skills & Qualifications: ACCA or ICAEW qualification. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accountancy practice, with significant experience in managing your own portfolio. Proficiency in cloud bookkeeping systems and handling incomplete records. In-depth knowledge of personal and corporation tax, VAT, CIS, MTD, and related areas. Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and train staff. Excellent communication skills, capable of managing client relationships effectively. Flexibility to work full-time or part-time based on mutual agreement. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Flexible working options (full-time or part-time). Opportunity to expand role responsibilities. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Professional development and career advancement opportunities

My client a boutique recruitment firm are currently looking for a Credit controller to join their vibrant City of London recruitment firm. Day-to-day of the role: Monitor and manage accounts receivable for placement revenue within the UK and North America. Issue invoices based on timesheets, milestones, or contractual terms. Follow up on outstanding payments and maintain regular contact with clients to ensure timely payment. Liaise with consultants and clients to resolve billing queries and ensure payment compliance. Resolve billing disputes professionally and efficiently. Track payment schedules and follow up on overdue invoices. Maintain accurate debtor records and provide regular aged debt reports for review. Support month-end close processes with reconciliations and reporting. Collaborate with the Revenue Accountant to ensure revenue is correctly recognised and support the Finance Manager with reporting, auditing, and forecasting. Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable, ideally within recruitment or professional services. Strong communication and negotiation skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems. Familiarity with VAT requirements for multiple geographies. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Benefits 10% annual bonus Study support Private medical insurance Life assurance Subsidised gym membership Half day off on your birthday Company events Pension scheme Competitive holiday 3 days in the office and 2 from home 9-5.30pm working hours. Early finish on a Friday.

Payroll Administrator (Temporary – up to 3 months) Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Salary: £24,479 pro rata Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months) We’re currently seeking an organised and detail-focused Payroll Administrator to join a busy finance team on a short-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a fast-paced payroll function, supporting the accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls. Key responsibilities: Assisting with the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls Collating and inputting payroll data including new starters, leavers and contractual changes Setting up new employees on the payroll system, including weekly paid individuals Processing payroll adjustments such as allowances, deductions and benefits Supporting Senior Payroll Officers with day-to-day payroll administration tasks Maintaining accurate records and ensuring payroll data is up to date Key requirements: Previous administrative experience, ideally within payroll or finance Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy Excellent organisational and time management skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively Ability to handle confidential information with discretion A proactive approach and willingness to learn new systems What you’ll gain: Valuable payroll experience in a well-established organisation Exposure to both weekly and monthly payroll processes A supportive team environment If you’re immediately available and looking for a short-term opportunity in payroll administration, we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Financial Accountant - salary plus bonus This role is predominantly financial accounting led, with management oversight & stakeholder interaction layered on top. It is a great role for someone technical who enjoys pace, real ownership, alongside review responsibility & leading a small team. The bonus of this newly created role is that it will include management accounting, bringing broader scope to your working day, across the following: Monthly MI and board packs Variance analysis Performance statistics vs benchmarks I’m keen to speak with people who: ✅ Are ACA / ACCA / CIMA (part or fully qualified) ✅ Have strong technical & statutory financial accounting, balance sheet & income statement reconciliations experience ✅ Can deal with internal & external auditors ✅ Will ensure accounting standards & controls are correctly applied Technical, regulated accounting ✅ Have good VAT returns knowledge (ideally property specific VAT issues) ✅ Has some experience supporting or managing others ⭐ Real Estate / Fund Accounting experience would be a big plus but not essential. ⭐ Could suit a first time move from Practice Why consider it? 💫 You will join a very supportive, knowledgeable & fully collaborative team 💫 Fantastic benefits including bonus 💫 Great opportunity to be involved with stakeholders across the business 💫 Broad exposure across property funds 💫 Client‑facing elements 💫 Study support if you are still studying ACCA/ CIMA 💫 The chance to get involved in projects that arise 💫 To be the Deputy in the team to the Line Manager If you’re open to a conversation or want to know more, feel free to message for a confidential chat.

Senior Financial Accountant - salary plus bonus This role is predominantly financial accounting led, with management oversight & stakeholder interaction layered on top. It is a great role for someone technical who enjoys pace, real ownership, alongside review responsibility & leading a small team. The bonus of this newly created role is that it will include management accounting, bringing broader scope to your working day, across the following: Monthly MI and board packs Variance analysis Performance statistics vs benchmarks I’m keen to speak with people who: ✅ Are ACA / ACCA / CIMA (part or fully qualified) ✅ Have strong technical & statutory financial accounting, balance sheet & income statement reconciliations experience ✅ Can deal with internal & external auditors ✅ Will ensure accounting standards & controls are correctly applied Technical, regulated accounting ✅ Have good VAT returns knowledge (ideally property specific VAT issues) ✅ Has some experience supporting or managing others ⭐ Real Estate / Fund Accounting experience would be a big plus but not essential. ⭐ Could suit a first time move from Practice Why consider it? 💫 You will join a very supportive, knowledgeable & fully collaborative team 💫 Fantastic benefits including bonus 💫 Great opportunity to be involved with stakeholders across the business 💫 Broad exposure across property funds 💫 Client‑facing elements 💫 Study support if you are still studying ACCA/ CIMA 💫 The chance to get involved in projects that arise 💫 To be the Deputy in the team to the Line Manager If you’re open to a conversation or want to know more, feel free to message for a confidential chat.

Management Accountant (6-Week Temporary Role) We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join our client on a 6-week temporary assignment, offering a competitive daily rate of £180–£250 per day. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified finance professional to step into a fast-paced environment and add value from day one. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts Variance analysis and reporting Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Assisting with accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations Business partnering with key stakeholders where required Requirements: Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience/fully qualified Previous experience in a management accounting role Strong Excel skills Ability to hit the ground running in a short-term assignment Details: Duration: 6 weeks Rate: £180–£250 per day Start: Immediate