Accountant

Accountant, newly qualified/finalist, broad financial and management accounts role, St Albans, c£50,000

Exciting opportunity for a newly qualified (or soon to qualify) Accountant to take key role with an expanding technology /services company.  As the Accountant your role will support the Financial Controller in the financial and management accounting process and provide leadership to an Assistant Accountant.  Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Accounts Assistant, ensure all transaction processing (AP, AR, Payroll etc) is completed on time and accurately reflected within the ledgers
• Optimise cashflow by ensuring payments and collections are completed on time
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the ledgers by raising and posting journals
• Complete reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, clearing down any reconciling items on a timely basis
• Produce all monthly management accounts and provide insight and key variances
• Support the FC with preparing the Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Budget

Seeking qualified or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant. Progressive, expanding role with excellent career prospects.

Head of Finance – St Albans

Head of Finance, well established and successful SME, St Albans, to £90,000

An exciting new opening for a qualified Head of Finance to take the lead finance role with a well established and successful privately owned SME Financial Services business.

As the Head of Finance, you will have day to day responsibility for all aspects of Financial Control, leading a sizeable accounts team and working closely with the CEO in the development and execution of business strategy.

Your key areas of focus as the Head of Finance will include:

• Producing the monthly management accounts and provide insight on key variances
• Supporting the CEO with preparing the Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Budget
• Optimising cashflow by ensuring payments and collections are completed on time, maximising interest on corporate monies
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset register and update the prepayments and accruals schedules monthly
• Ensuring all transaction processing (AP, AR, , Client/Customer Payments, Payroll etc) is completed on time and accurately reflected within the ledgers
• Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the ledgers by raising and posting journals
• Completing reconciliations of all accounts and clear down any reconciling items swiftly
• Adhering to all measures within the ISO27001 standard, ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability at all times
• Working in accordance with ISO 27001, Data Protection and TCF policies and practices

With ambitious business plans in place, the CEO is looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant with a proven track record leading and developing teams within a FCA regulated Financial Services company.  You will need to be exceptionally motivated and possess the dynamism and high levels of integrity and gravitas to present credibly to the Board and shareholders, as well as buying your team into the goals and visions of the organisation. Possibility of Hybrid work after qualifying period.

If this Head of Finance opportunity is of interest, please apply without delay for a more detailed conversation about the role and business, and the possibility of an early interview with the client.

Accounts Supervisor – Wellingborough

Our client, a successful, growing distribution business with a global presence in the East Northamptonshire area providing a high level of customer and client service is seeking an experienced Accounts Supervisor to join their efficient main finance team. The role is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operation of the UK finance team and ensuring processes are in line with current working practices.

As the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure processing deadlines are met in accordance with month end timetable
• Manage Sales & Purchase Ledger issues which are escalated
• Lead, develop and support finance team members
• Feedback to Senior Management on any potential risks or issues
• To review working practices and identify any potential process improvements

For this position we are looking for someone who has had experience in a supervisory position or running a finance department independently. Someone who has an understanding of processes relating to both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledgers and how to effectively manage these to required timeframes and deadlines. This person will be highly IT literate. You will require confident communication skills as you will be tasked with working alongside senior management and stakeholders in the organisation.

This individual will also be self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to work towards business deadlines. Someone who will be able to demonstrate how they can maintain and nurture relationships across the organisation. We are ideally looking for someone who leads by example and is confident in their capabilities to be able to run a busy department.

This position sits within a small finance team, within a highly successful, reputable organisation who operate globally and are regularly expanding. If you are a confident Accounts Manager or Supervisor who can work from their own initiative, with a passion for team development, please send your CV for consideration at the earliest opportunity.

Finance Manager – Leighton Buzzard

Finance Manager, SME Business, integral role in leadership team, Leighton Buzzard, to £55,000

Finance Manager for small business. Opportunity to be part of a small, closely knit team leading the finance aspect of the business but also holding key involvement with the wider running of the business.

This role requires positive involvement with the running of the business as part of the managerial team. The role will work very closely with the directors managing the finances for 5 sites within the small local group. The position will be busy and enjoyable with lots of rewarding and enjoyable aspects outside of finance.

•  Manage the financial activities of the business in conjunction with the directors
• Produce monthly KPIs and compare year on year
• Challenge spends over budget.
• Manage incoming invoices and outgoing payments through the XERO system.
• Weekly cashing up and banking of all monies.
• Weekly sales and ATV figures.
• Create an annual budget spend for each site.
• Produce monthly management P&L accounts for each site

Credit Controller

Our client based in Welwyn Garden City is keen to secure a number of interim Credit Control Clerks to work as part of their team on an ongoing interim contract.

As one of the Credit Controllers, you will be responsible for your own ledger, which will entail high volume calling, chasing differing values of money.  Ideally you would have gained previous credit control experience in a shared service centre or head office environment, working to KPI’s and targets, and be able to work using your own initiative. However, training will be provided.

In return for your expertise in dealing effectively with workloads in a busy, and sometimes pressurised team, our client offers an excellent working environment, on-site parking and career development with the possibility of a longer term contract.

Cloud Based Marketing Specialist – Bedford

Our client, a well established business in the Bedford area, have a need for an experienced Marketing Cloud Specialist to join their head office Customer Experience Team.

As the Marketing Cloud Specialist, you will take the lead in developing and managing Salesforce Marketing Cloud. In this role, you will support the Marketing Manager in delivering effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) campaigns targeting both B2C and B2B audiences.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Use Salesforce Marketing Cloud to design and develop dynamic emails and complex multi-channel journeys.
• Use Salesforce Marketing Cloud to create SMS campaigns and app push notifications.
• Analyse campaigns and propose campaign optimisations and future recommendations, providing detailed analysis and visual information as appropriate.
• Make recommendations and suggestions, supported by relevant information to CRM Manager Complete quality assurance checks on changes to audiences, emails and journeys in Marketing Cloud.
• Complete regular internal system audits and prepare for upgrades.
• Work with third party agency and internal teams where required to establish enhanced processes and functionality.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Marketing Cloud (Exact Target)
• Proficient in email development languages – HTML, SQL, Amp script and CSS
• A demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex requirements Sales Cloud/Service Cloud experience desirable
• Previous experience working in a SCRUM or agile environment desirable
• Excellent communication skills and ability to take ownership and work independently and as part of a team

This is a fantastic role working for a highly successful business, in modern out of town offices with free onsite parking and subsidised canteen.

Accounts Payable Clerk – Bedford

Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk, Bedford, 5 months+ £25,700

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 a 5 months fixed term contract starting in November. The role is to provide cover whilst systems implementation & testing takes place. 3 Days Office based after probation.

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.

Finance Manager (FTC) – Luton

Finance Manager, Healthcare Hands on role in small, busy team – 12 month contract, Luton,  up to £70,000 

Our client is a leading luxury care home group with the head office based in Luton. The finance team pride themselves on delivering exceptional financial reporting and maintaining a high standard of financial integrity and professionalism.  This is a dynamic team that are always willing to go the extra mile.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on an FTC basis to cover maternity leave.
Some of the things you’ll do in the role include:

• Working with the Financial Controller, to manage all aspects of the company’s financial accounting, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Help Oversee budget preparation and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and regulations.
• Monitor and manage cash flow and support treasury, and banking relationships.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.
• Manage and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance and development.

About You:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Proven experience during the role or similar such as a first move from practice.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this could be the contract for you

For further information and a speedy first interview, please apply with a copy of your latest CV without delay!

Finance Manager – Welwyn Garden City

Finance Manager, UK Head Office responsible for international subsidiaries, Welwyn Garden City, to £50,000

Working for international supply and distribution company, you role as the Finance Manager oversees two junior finance staff and will involve production of accounts for the UK, France and Malaysian businesses. This will include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll statutory submissions and all month end processes including journals and accruals.

Day to Day, your responsibilities will include:

• Management of Company Finances
• Manage month end process to include journals, prepayments, accruals, commission calculations; cashbook, fixed asset register and stock and corporation tax
• Maintain cashbooks and bank reconciliations
• Raise non-AP and salary payments
• P&L and Balance sheet variance analysis Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accurate and timely monthly management accounts for UK, France and Malaysia
• Monthly payroll calculations and entry for UK
• Ensure all statutory records and payments are up to date
• Statutory Reporting – Quarterly VAT calculation and submission for UK
• Monthly French VAT administration
• Annual audit information and preparation Annual return filing

Client Accountant – Biggleswade

Part or full time Accountant, small professional Practice Firm, accountancy services, tax & payroll, Biggleswade, up to £50,000

Our client is a growing owner managed accountancy practice mainly servicing the entertainment and media industry, but they also have clients in other sectors.  They have thrived over the last few years, are now looking to expand the team further to support and help them continue to grow.

The Role:

The role is varied and interesting with lots of autonomy and the opportunity to make a difference.  The role covers all areas of accountancy including, VAT, PAYE, bookkeeping, management accounts and accounts production. You will be reporting to the very friendly owner and dealing with clients as necessary. A variety of software is used so adaptability is important.

Software used:

• Mainly QuickBooks Online but clients also use Xero and FreeAgent
• Dext (formerly Receipt Bank).
• IRIS for year-end accounts production and tax.
• Payroll Manager.
• Microsoft office.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently without the need for supervision. Training of junior employees would also be a requirement.

The main requirement is excellent basic accounting skills, a logical approach and high levels of accuracy. You will have experience of:

• Producing Management accounts, including cash flows and budgets.
• Drafting year-end accounts.
• VAT returns.
• Bookkeeping.
• Payroll (not essential).
• Self-assessment tax returns (not essential).
• A bookkeeping or accounting qualification is preferable, but qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Accountancy practice experience would be a benefit but not essential.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please get in touch as soon as possible with an up to date CV.