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.

Credit Controller – Stevenage

Credit Controller, Based in Stevenage – £Competitive+ guaranteed bonus of £8400 & benefits, & potential additional bonus based on company performance. Must have current/recent SAP experience (at least 1 years)

Abacus Consulting are proud to be partnering a well established Stevenage based business in their search for an experienced Credit Controller with SAP.

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

• Chasing late/non payment
• Cash allocation
• Raising credit notes
• Partnering sales team
• Query resolution
• Credit administration
• Supporting credit control colleagues and Credit Manager as needed

Candidates will ideally live in the Stevenage area/within a reasonable commute of Stevenage. Must be experienced in credit control, confident Excel user and have at least 1 years of SAP experience (current/recent).

Purchase Ledger Clerk – Bedford

Purchase Ledger Clerk, Bedford area, £25,000-£28,000+ excellent benefits, inc. study support & Bonus – 100% office based

Abacus Consulting are proud to be partnering a growing business based in the Bedford area. They are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team on a permanent /full time basis, 100% office based

Working as part of a small finance team, reporting into the Financial Controller, duties will include:

• Posting purchase invoices 
• Payment runs 
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Query resolution 
• Finance administration
• Provide support to team and Financial Controller as needed

Immediately available candidates will be of particular interest. Candidates will need to live in the Bedford area/within a reasonable commute of Bedford as the role is 100% office based. Must have relevant experience and good Excel/IT skills. Excellent benefits on offer including study support and bonus.

Finance Manager – Banbury

Finance Manager – Banbury £50,000 – £55,000

Our client, a local organisation, are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their thriving finance team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising the accounts payable and receivable functions
• Cashflow forecasting
• Preparation of P&L
• Supporting with the budgeting process
• Bank Reconciliations

It is essential that you have held a similar role previously and have strong leadership skills.  Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills are also highly desirable.

In return our client offers modern working offices, onsite parking and an early finish on a Friday.

Head of Tax – North Oxfordshire

Experienced Tax Professional for a Head of Tax role in North Oxfordshire, £80,000-£100,.000

The role will require an experienced tax professional with strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax, plus R&D tax

In this Head of Tax role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all the tax affairs of the business are dealt with accurately and efficiently.

Working for high profile company, this role  is to set up and run the tax function, The company currently outsources their tax function to an outside firm.

The successful applicant will have a broad range of international tax experience covering all areas of business taxation with detailed knowledge of R&D tax credits, and must be able to build good relationships and work cross functionally to develop processes to ensure compliance across all areas of taxation.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Design and implement processes across all taxes (WHT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, etc)
• Lead on HMRC audits and queries.
• Design and implement a process to reclaim R&D tax credits
• Review import and export tax processes, conduct training across teams widening business knowledge.
• Manage the VAT recovery process ensuring that the correct business rules and processes are in place to enable the business to maximise VAT recovery.
• Monitor payroll tax treatment for the business including (P11d, PSA, PAYE, IR35)
• Deliver training to the finance team on tax regulation changes impacting the business
• Review and access business impact of all new tax legislation
• Provide coaching and training to junior team members

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor preferred.
• Corporate and R&D Tax experience
• Strong knowledge of import and export tax regulations
• Ability to pick-up new technologies quickly.
• Ability to line manage / lead teams effectively.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture

Accounts Assistant – Wellingborough

Accounts Assistant, Wellingborough, £24,000-£25,000 + 22 days holiday & bank holidays, pension & onsite parking

Our client an established and thriving business based in Wellingborough are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team following an internal promotion.

The role is varied and includes:

• Supporting the Cashier
• Purchase ledger input
• Assisting with chasing debt, resolving queries
• Bank reconciliations
• Finance administration

Strong communication skills, good attention to detail and a positive manner.

A varied role suited to a candidate who has previously worked within a finance team or an AAT studier seeking their first role into a finance department.

Private Client Tax Senior – St Albans

Private Client Tax Senior, St Albans, £40,000 – £45,000 + excellent benefits – hybrid working

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be a trusted partner to a leading accountancy practice in St Albans.

We are currently assisting them in their search for a Tax Specialist to join their private clients tax team. This is a permanent/full time role with a hybrid working arrangement and excellent benefits.

Working in a busy and fast paced environment the successful candidate will have proven experience managing a varied personal tax portfolio.

Must be ATT qualified and likely to have started, or considering starting in the near future, CTA studies.

This is a great role that is aimed at progressive and ambitious tax professionals. Excellent benefits and career opportunities available for the right candidate.

Offices are 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.

If this role is striking a chord with you, we look forward to your application!

Finance Manager (12 months FTC Part time) Leighton Buzzard

Part Time Finance Manager – 30 hour week On Site, Leighton Buzzard, c£50,000 FTE + Parking

We are currently recruiting for a client a 12-month fixed term contract for a Finance Manager to join a brand leader in their field.

You will be an experienced Management / Financial Accountant capable of mentoring a junior accounts clerk. The successful candidate will be used to working independently, be of reasonably strong character and should be used to managing and reporting monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and external Audit documentation.

A strong track record of experience of working with SAP business one system or a similar reporting package coupled with organisation, and decision-making skills are needed for the role and a knowledge and experience of financial reporting of an overseas subsidiary of a European company would be beneficial but not essential.

Key factors within the role are:

• Maintaining strong relationship with suppliers, customers, bank, auditors, head office and UK colleagues.
• Preparing monthly P&L, Balance sheet and Management accounts pack.
• Managing dual currency account transactions (EUR/GBP/USD)
• Weekly Liquidity Report
• Raise Sales invoices
• Make payments for Pension, PAYE, VAT, Class 1A NIC
• Manage and process Supplier Payment Run
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliation and payments
• Month End – Accruals & prepayments
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Process P11d’s
• Audit preparation
• Oversee Accounts Assistant
• Cover for Finance Manager in their absence
• Other ad hoc tasks and projects

This is a great company to work for with a real buzz around the office. The role is to cover maternity leave and looking for people who are available ASAP, or on short notice.

1 year contract, approx. 30 hours per week – Start ASAP

Paraplanner – Bedford

Senior Paraplanner – Bedford | £45,000 – £50,000 | Hybrid + Benefits

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Paraplanner to join a growing, client-focused Financial Planning firm in Bedford. You’ll work closely with the MD and Advisers, attend client meetings, and support the full financial planning process.

What’s on Offer:

• £45,000 – £50,000 salary

• Hybrid working after probation

• 25 days holiday + birthday off + BH

• 5% employer/employee pension

• Exam support (Level 6 if desired)

• Involvement in cutting-edge tech & AI tools

• Opportunity to mentor junior team members

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 4 qualified (minimum)

• Strong paraplanning experience

• Confident in cash flow modelling

• Experience with Intelligent Office (desirable)

Join a forward-thinking firm where your input makes a real impact.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

Head of Procurement – Wetherby

Head of Procurement – Newly created role, Wetherby, W. Yorkshire/Hybrid, up to £85,000

Company

Augean Limited is a UK specialist in managing hard to handle wastes across its UK treatment and disposal infrastructure, focussing on delivering the best environmental outcomes. Augean is a market leader serving the renewable energy, construction, nuclear and radioactive, processing and manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial cleaning sectors. Their ISO accredited facilities service the length and breadth of the UK and manage up to one million tonnes of hard to handle waste annually, with the ability to accept a wide variety of contaminants. Supporting their strategic development plans an exciting new green field opportunity has emerged for an up-and-coming Procurement Manager to provide expertise and implement best practice.     

Role

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with Operations and Supply Chain, your key objective will be to rationalise and consolidate their current supply chain, utilising your enviable track record of success across Procurement. We are searching for a robust, self-responsible, driven and hands-on Procurement Manager who brings strong process, planning and relationship management expertise with stakeholders including suppliers and customers. Your key objective will be to implement rigour and deliver an effective procurement process and function whilst providing governance, advice, guidance and training to colleagues engaging in all procurement activities and ensure that suppliers are meeting expectations and compliance obligations. You will be responsible for delivering a competitive commercial framework for the operation and maintenance of the Company’s treatment and disposal assets. Establishing robust mechanisms for the control and management of all their commercial supply contracts including evaluating and implementing procurement metrics such as supplier performance management and procurement performance.  Frequent travel will be required as appropriate to Augean and supplier sites.

• Manage, perform and lead Augean’s full range of procurement activities and strategic sourcing including pre-qualification, tender management and negotiation.
• Evaluate, review, plan and rationalise and consolidate Augean’s current supply chain through delivering a national tender programme.
• Provide support to the business on all procurement activities and provide support in reviewing supplier contracts by assessing possible better value or alternative suppliers, covering capital spend and key operational channels.
• Analysing and developing Procurement metrics whilst developing KPI suite to showcase procurement performance.
• Identify and manage risks that may arise through the operation of the contract and suggest and implement robust financial and operational controls. Advise Senior Management team on contract risk items within the business.
• Develop and implement robust and effective policies, procedures, systems and training guide to support the operational effectiveness in relation to procurement.
• Manage the process for the measuring of supplier performance so that effective feedback takes place to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Understand the changing dynamics and challenges within the Organisation and strive to continually evolve and develop the supplier relationship to drive the maximum benefit and value from our supply chain. 

Person

We are searching for an up-and-coming and engaging hands-on commercially astute, procurement leader, who is now ready to step into a leading and evolving role where they have an opportunity to make a difference to Augean’s business and grow with them. You will bring solid communication, influencing and leadership skills with the appetite to get best value, forge long term relationships and make a difference. The right individual will be experienced in commercial contract procurement and management of risk. An understanding of engineering, plant, process/energy or operational multi-site business would be beneficial but not essential as your track record and person fit are critical to succeed.

• Of Graduate calibre and qualified MCIPS with at least 5 years relevant experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma recognised would be an added benefit.
• Expertise in commercial contract procurement and leading activities and management of risk.
• First class relationship management and sharp negotiating skills.
• Well established change management skills and credentials for driving business improvement.
• A proven track record of reviewing, designing and delivering tender programmes whilst negotiating contracts and best practise procurement initiatives to deliver results and achieving cost savings and improvements.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of working in a continuous improvement/ development focused organisation.
• Commercially astute, financially literate and legally competent to negotiate complex supplier contracts.
• Have strong influencing skills and leadership and engage with stakeholders at any level within the Group.

Process  
Harbury Consulting and Abacus Consulting have been appointed by Augean Limited as its retained and exclusive Search and Selection partners. All 3rd party applications will be redirected. To apply please forward a detailed CV in confidence for the attention of our lead consultant Emma Dawson.

Augean is a recognised progressive employer that understands the business will only prosper by employing and developing the right people and that all individuals are responsible for creating a culture that supports their prosperity. In return we can offer genuine personal development opportunities and the right environment to contribute and add to shaping the business. They believe in commitment to quality, reliability and sustainability.

If you wish to have a private discussion, then please get in touch.

No Agencies – To ensure a fair and consistent process all third-party applications will be redirected to Abacus Consulting.