Finance Assistant-Accounts Receivable – Luton

Finance Assistant – Accounts Receivable, intermediate/advanced Excel, Luton, £29,000

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be supporting a highly regarded organisation in Luton in their search for a Finance Assistant (AR)

This is a permanent, full time role. 100% office based to start with. The role has arisen as the current incumbent is moving internally into the FP&A team

Working in a busy and fast paced finance team, your duties as the Finance Assistant will include:-

• importing data into and out of MS Excel
• Invoicing
• Reconciliations
• Cash allocation
• Query resolution
• Support to team/AR Manager as needed

The ideal candidate for the Finance Assistant position will have experience in Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger, credit control or billing. There is a lot of MS Excel work involved in this role so candidates must be confident working in Excel.

Accounts Payable Assistant – Corby

Exciting opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Assistant join an expanding business in Corby, up to £30,000

We are delighted to be partnered with an established and growing business in Corby. They need to bolster their finance team and are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant.

Duties of the Purchase Ledger Assistant will include:

• Investigating invoices that don’t meet company criteria and resolving accordingly.
• Setting up new suppliers and subcontractors in our in-house system and completing HMRC verification where appropriate
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Administering the Invoices inbox dealing with supplier enquiries
• Dealing with supplier queries via phone and email

 Previous experience should include:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work at pace, manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Experience of administering CIS and DRC is desirable but not essential
• Enthusiastic and hardworking attitude

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch!  

Credit Controller – Ware

Credit Controller, Ware – 100% office based – £30,000-£32,000

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a growing business based in Ware as they search for a credit controller.

Working as part of a team of controllers, reporting into Credit Manager, your duties as the Credit Controller will include:-

• Chasing late/non payment
• Cash allocation
• Raising credit notes
• Query resolution
• Credit admin including team inbox 
• Provide support to team and Credit Manager as needed 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced credit controller and come from business to consumer background. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be confident on the phone, working with customers to provide solutions whilst hitting collection targets

You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team. This is 100% office based. Please note this is a dog friendly office.

Finance Manager – 12 month contract – Rushden

Finance Manager – 12 months FTC – Rushden £40,000 per annum

Our client, a local business, is seeking a Finance Manager to join them on a contract basis to cover maternity leave.

As the interim Finance Manager your duties will include;

• Preparing Management Accounts
• Cashflow forecasting
• Bank Reconciliations
• Producing Reports
• Other ad hoc duties

It is essential that you are AAT level 4 qualified or equivalent, or actively studying towards qualification, have held a similar role previously and that you are available at short notice.

This role is 100% office based and our client offers a supportive, professional working environment.

IT Operations Manager – Northampton

IT Operations Manager – leading small team in established head office, Northampton – £50,000-£60,000

We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of our clients IT infrastructure to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of all systems, networks, and services. The ideal candidate will lead a team of IT professionals, manage system performance, and drive continuous improvement in IT operations aligned with business objectives.

Your day to day duties as the IT Operations Manager will include, but not be limited to:

• Supporting the IT Director with the implementation of the firms IT and AI & Innovation Strategies
• Collaborate with the Innovation Manager and the Digital Adoption Team members to support innovation projects.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including ISO27001 and ISO22301.
• Manage the Cyber Essential Plus accreditation renewals.
• Develop and document processes and procedures, providing to ensure they are fully implemented within the team.
• Identify and manage operational risks

Technical competencies must include:

• Microsoft 365 Platform, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Office
• Strong technical knowledge of network and server operating system
• Experience with support of Windows Operating Systems, SQL Server and ActiveDirectory, including PowerShell scripting
• Proven experience in server virtualisation and Cloud-based Infrastructure
• Enterprise Backup, Replication and Business Continuity and Disaster recovermitigation and response

To find out more or have a confidential chat, please do get in touch.

Accounts Payable Clerk – Bedford

Accounts Payable Clerk (5 months + FTC), high volume transactions, Bedford, c£25,000 p.a.

Our client, a well-established business in the Bedford area, have a need for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their head office finance team.

This is for a 5 month FTC contract starting as soon as possible.

Working in a busy and fast paced finance team, your duties as Accounts Payable Clerk will include:

• Posting invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Dealing with finance queries
• Payment runs
• Finance administration
• Support to business as needed

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Clerk opportunity will have 2-3 years purchase ledger experience, be confident working as part of a team, building relationships at all levels and working to deadlines. You will be confident posting invoices, reconciling statements, working as part of a team and handling queries. Great role working for a highly successful business, very nice offices with free onsite parking and subsidised canteen.

Financial Controller – Aylesbury

Financial Controller, SME No 1 Finance Role, Qualified/QBE Accountant – Aylesbury, to £60,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead the accounting function of our well established and successful SME client.

Responsible for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting and internal controls, the Financial Controller will have a strong background in reporting financial information to management and a Board of Directors, as well as compliance with government regulations.

On a day to day basis your responsibilities as the Financial Controller will include:

• Managing the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Provide management and Leadership to a small accounting team.
• Work closely with other members of the Senior Management Team
• Management of the monthly payroll.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filings.
• Liaise with external accountants for the year end statutory accounts, managing the audit process and addressing queries.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial procedures.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

The successful candidate will contribute to the financial strategy of the business and will be pivotal in the development of all internal controls policies and procedures in the Company. The Financial Controller role is critical in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. The individual will have strong Excel skills and a good understanding of computer systems, ideally with experience of working with Sage software.

We are seeking a qualified, or qualified by experience, Accountant who is used to working in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to process improvement and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.  If this sounds like you and you are looking for a new, challenging, progressive role, please send your CV as soon as possible for further details about this opportunity.  

Finance Manager – Hertford

Finance Manager, Hertford  – up to £44,000 – 100% office based 

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering an SME business in their search for a  new Finance Manager

Working in a busy accounts environment, your duties will include: –

•  Managing a team of 3 junior finance assistants – all studying AAT 
•  Management accounts 
•  Budgeting
•  Review of actuals v forecast – provide commentary 
•  Cashflow 
•  Journals
•  Accruals and prepayments 
•  Invoicing and Payroll 
•  VAT and HMRC returns

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with proven all round accounts experience, Will consider CIMA or ACCA candidates. Quickbooks experience would be nice to have.

Great benefits, including study support and discretionary bonus. 100% office based. Regular social events and supportive environment.

Private Client Tax Assistant – St Albans

Private Client Tax Assistant, St Albans/Hybrid, £33,000-£37,000+ Study Support & Excellent benefits

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a highly successful accountancy practice in St Albans. They have a current need in their private client tax team for a Tax Assistant.

As the Tax Assistant your typical day to day tasks will include:-

• Dealing with a range of capital gains tax issues
• Liaising with clients, banks and other third parties
• Dealing with HMRC queries
• Data gathering and preparing internal management statistics
• Assisting with proposals
• Proposing fees, raising client bills and regularly reviewing WIP
• Undertaking research on behalf of Managers/Partners

The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years private client tax experience and likely to be ATT studier, close to completion.

The St Albans office is within walking distance of city centre and Thameslink. Onsite parking. High quality offices. Active social scene. Employee wellbeing and assistance in place. Ongoing personal and professional development including study support. Some travel to London office will be required.

This is a permanent/full time role, hybrid working arrangement

Audit Senior – St Albans

Audit Senior for established Mid- Size firm with a range of owner managed businesses, St Albans/Hybrid, to £63,000

The Audit Senior will supervise audits of clients’ accounts at client’s premises or at offices in St Albans, close to the station.

The ideal candidate for the Audit Senior position will have experience of supervising audits for SME businesses and have completed their ACA qualification.

As the Audit Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Timely completion of audit files from audit planning through to completion.
• The preparation of financial statements under various accounting standards including FRS 102, IFRS, Charity SORP.
• Preparation of accounts from client records for non-audit clients which will be in the form of, Limited Companies, LLP Partnerships and Charities.
• The preparation of tax computations for corporation tax based upon accounts prepared.
• Reconciliation of control accounts and advising the manager or client directly of any adjustments needed.
• Supervising the audit process on site, supporting and developing junior members of staff.
• Reviewing of junior audit work and providing timely feedback.

Benefits include hybrid working, pension and life assurance.