Internal Audit Manager – Dunstable

Internal Audit Manager, Bedfordshire, c£100,000+, hybrid working, some international travel

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering an award winning business in Bedfordshire in their search for an Internal Audit Manager.  This is a newly created role reporting into the Group CFO.

As the Internal Audit Manager your duties are likely to include: –

• Evaluating the quality of risk management processes, systems of internal control and corporate governance processes, across the business
• Liaison with department heads (e.g Head of Health & Safety, Technical etc) on audit reviews and testing to provide useful insights and influence decision making
• Technical support to the wider business with accounting knowledge, for example VAT, taxation, customs and legislative changes

Likely to be ACA, CIMA or ACCA  Qualified.  Ideally come from a manufacturing accounting background, but not essential. Must have proven audit experience in C&I, rather than first move from accountancy practice, Experience of Microsoft Business Central would be useful.

Hybrid working arrangement, min 2 days a week in the office.  Some international travel to other sites as and when needed, Flexible salary depending on experience, must be Qualified.

Credit Controller – Stevenage

Credit Controller, Stevenage – c£35,000 OTE – Hybrid working after training

Abacus Consulting are proud to be partnering a well-established business in their search for a Credit Controller.

Working in a busy accounts environment your duties as the Credit Controller will include: –

• Chasing late / non-payment
• Cash allocation
• Raising credit notes
• Partnering sales team
• Query resolution
• Inbox and credit admin

Must have credit control experience, corporate background. Must be a confident MS Excel user.

There is a basic salary, and a guaranteed bonus, as well as a possible top up bonus. on-target earnings) is c£35,000. Benefits include simply health, Hybrid working and onsite parking.

Audit Senior – Northampton

Audit Senior – growing Professional Practice, Northampton – up to £55,000

We are partnered with a local, established Accountancy Practice and are assisting them with an exciting new phase in their business. They are seeking a Senior Auditor with the confidence and capability to run audits independently, from planning through completion.

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements: planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and completion.
• Deliver high-quality, technically robust audit work across a diverse client portfolio.
• Develop and refine audit documentation, processes, and methodologies as we build the department.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring clarity, confidence, and strong relationships.
• Provide mentoring and review for junior staff as the department expands.

This is the perfect role for someone who is ambitious, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, build-as-you-go environment. To find out more info, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Management Accountant – Hemel Hempstead

Management Accountant, Hemel Hempstead, £30,000-£35,000

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a highly successful business in Hemel in their search for a Management Accountant.

Working in a busy and fast paced environment, your duties as the Management Accountant  will include:-

• Accruals and Prepayments
• Journals
• P&L
• Cashflow
• Budgets and forecasting
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Variance analysis
• Bookkeeping, including VAT 

The ideal candidate will have management accounts experience, preference is from accountancy practice or outsourcing. Likely to be active AAT, CIMA or ACCA studier. Will be a confident Excel user. Sage 50 and Xero experience would be nice to have.

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.

Assistant Project Accountant – 12 months FTC

Assistant Project Accountant – 12 months FTC, Central Bedfordshire, £28-000-£30,000, On-site parking

Abacus Consulting are proud to be partnering a successful Events and Marketing SME business on the outskirts of Bedford. They have been established for over 40 years and have a niche client base, whom are very loyal.

The role is a new position to support the finance team and although initially this is a 12 month FTC, there is a strong possibility of the role becoming permanent.

Working as part of a small finance team, reporting into the Head of Finance, your duties as the Assistant Project Accountant will include:

•          Reconciling budgets across client accounts

•          Cost Allocations

•          Collating billing information

•          Support with month end process

•          Approving Purchase Orders

•          Other ad hoc duties

The ideal candidate will have held a similar role previously within a SME business.  AAT, Part Qualified or QBE. You must be a self starter with good Excel and IT skills. Modern/open plan offices. This is an office based role 3 days per week, with 2 days working remotely. Excellent company benefits.

Accounts Audit Senior – London/St Albans

Qualified Accounts Audit Senior needed for Successful Accountancy Practice – paying up to £60,000

We are delighted to be partnered with a well establish Accountancy Practice based in London. They are looking to appoint an ACA Qualified, Accounts Audit Senior to work within their busy Audit Department.

Your duties as Audit Senior will include, but not be limited to:

• The preparation of clients’ accounts from books and records supplied to us. The work involved will cover both audit and non-audit clients which will be in the form of Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies, Trusts and Charities.
• The preparation of tax computations for both income tax and corporation tax based upon accounts prepared.
• Extract information at the time of preparing the accounts recording information that will be required by the Tax Department for the preparation of P11Ds
• Reconciliation of VAT and PAYE accounts and advising the manager or client directly of any adjustments needed regarding underpayments or overpayments to the Tax Authorities.
• The occasional preparation of cash flows, forecasts and business plans etc for clients and to aid third party presentations.
• Assisting the Audit Manager in the planning and review of audit assignments and with due diligence assignments as and when required.

Essential Skills required:

• Strong previous experience in an audit and accounts role, qualified to ACA standard or equivalent by experience, with a well-rounded knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
• Ability to check for accuracy and give good attention to detail
• Demonstrates the ability to delegate duties to staff and supervise client projects, sharing knowledge and providing guidance as needed
• Confident IT and systems skills, with a track record of understanding client’s needs and using technologies to achieve effective management

If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, I’d be eager to hear from you.