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Tax Senior – St. Albans

Tax Senior required for established practice servicing a range of SME clients. The Tax Senior will provide advice on the full spectrum of personal tax compliance issues. (Remote / Hybrid / 1 day in office)

Working with the Tax Manager and wider Tax Department to provide a full personal tax service to a wide range of clients including company directors, self-employed individuals, partnerships, property landlords, high net worth and non-UK resident and non-UK domiciled individuals. The main duties for this position will involve managing a portfolio of clients, dealing with the preparation of personal tax returns and tax accounting for our tax compliance service, corresponding with clients and HM Revenue & Customs.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in personal tax and will be self-motivated, computer literate and will have good written and verbal communications skills.

Provision of a self-assessment compliance service to include all aspects of personal tax compliance, including partnerships and sole traders
• Employee benefits compliance including preparation of Forms P11D and PSA
• Preparing personal tax and capital gains tax returns, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
• Preparing Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings returns
• Effectively manage own portfolio of 150 to 200 clients for tax return compliance as well as P11D and ATED portfolios, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Liaise effectively and professionally with clients and officers of HMRC on tax compliance issues and enquiries, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Record time spent on each client’s affairs using the relevant computer software to submit weekly timesheets, ensuring that work is completed within budget and raising own bills when required
• Attend and participate in team meetings and attend training such as tax webinars/ seminars and CPD updates as necessary

Essential:
• Strong previous experience in personal tax or qualified to ATT standard
• Good understanding of tax legislation and the ability to apply that technical knowledge to client circumstances
• Good working knowledge of most Personal Tax and Capital Gain

The role is offered on a hybrid basis (1 day on site per week)

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Tax Senior – London

Tax Senior required for established practice servicing a range of SME clients across London. The Tax Senior will provide advice on the full spectrum of personal tax compliance issues. ( Remote / Hybrid / 1 day in office – 35 hours)

Working with the Tax Manager and wider Tax Department to provide a full personal tax service to a wide range of clients including company directors, self-employed individuals, partnerships, property landlords, high net worth and non-UK resident and non-UK domiciled individuals. The main duties for this position will involve managing a portfolio of clients, dealing with the preparation of personal tax returns and tax accounting for our tax compliance service, corresponding with clients and HM Revenue & Customs.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in personal tax and will be self-motivated, computer literate and will have good written and verbal communications skills.

Provision of a self-assessment compliance service to include all aspects of personal tax compliance, including partnerships and sole traders
• Employee benefits compliance including preparation of Forms P11D and PSA
• Preparing personal tax and capital gains tax returns, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
• Preparing Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings returns
• Effectively manage own portfolio of 150 to 200 clients for tax return compliance as well as P11D and ATED portfolios, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Liaise effectively and professionally with clients and officers of HMRC on tax compliance issues and enquiries, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Record time spent on each client’s affairs using the relevant computer software to submit weekly timesheets, ensuring that work is completed within budget and raising own bills when required
• Attend and participate in team meetings and attend training such as tax webinars/ seminars and CPD updates as necessary

Essential:
• Strong previous experience in personal tax or qualified to ATT standard
• Good understanding of tax legislation and the ability to apply that technical knowledge to client circumstances
• Good working knowledge of most Personal Tax and Capital Gain

The role is offered on a hybrid basis (1 day on site per week)

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Accounts Payable Clerk – Bedford

Accounts Payable Clerk (4 months + FTC), Bedford £25,000

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 4 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.

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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

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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.

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Finance Assistant – Stevenage

Finance Assistant, well established SME business. 100% office based, Stevenage, £28,000

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a well established SME business in Stevenage in their search for a Finance Assistant

This is a permanent, full time role and 100% office based

Working as part of a small finance team, your duties as the Finance Assistant will include –

  • Posting purchase invoices to Sage 50
  • Credit Control
  • Cash allocation
  • Query resolution
  • Provide support to Finance Manager as needed

The ideal candidate will have all round finance experience. Must have current Sage 50 experience and be a confident Excel user (pivot tables and VLOOKUPS). There is likely to be an Excel test if selected for interview .

Candidates will live in Stevenage area ideally as the role is 100% office based.

This is an urgent role so any candidates who are available immediately, or can start at short notice, will be of particular interest.

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Group Financial Accounting – Milton Keynes

Financial Accountant, ACA/ACCA Qualified, great first step from the Profession, £55,000

Group Financial Accountant role. Ideal for newly qualified accountant leaving practice for first role in industry. Also suitable for accountant in industry looking to broaden their experience into group based project role. Seeking ACA/ ACCA Qualified Accountant.

You’ll be joining a small, collaborative team that supports both business-as-usual and strategic projects across several companies within the group.  This role offers exposure to group consolidation, budgeting, tax, reporting cycles, and governance and plenty of opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting group management reporting, budgeting, tax, treasury, and analysis
  • Contributing to year-end and half-year reporting cycles
  • Collaborating with finance teams within the Group
  • Getting involved in financial reporting, audit preparation and system enhancements
  • Helping deliver group-wide initiatives and process improvements

What we’re looking for:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with some post-qualification experience
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, governance, and audit processes
  • Confident with Excel (Power BI is a bonus)
  • A proactive, detail-oriented team player who’s eager to learn and grow
  • Someone who enjoys the balance between the routine of monthly reporting, the annual cycle of financial accounting and reporting/governance and other ad hoc work
  • Demonstrates taking initiative and is able to communicate well with a variety of people across the businesses
  • Takes ownership and is keen to understand how and why we do things, with a continuous improvement mindset that focuses on streamlining our systems and processes
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Credit Controller – Welwyn Garden City

Credit Controller, Welwyn Garden City, £28,000-£32,000 depending on experience – 100% office based

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering with a well established SME business in Welwyn Garden City

Working as part of a small finance team, your duties as the Credit Controller will include

  • Chasing late/non payment
  • Cash allocation
  • Raising credit notes
  • Credit Control and finance administration
  • Query resolution

Candidates will ideally live in Welwyn/Hatfield area. This is a permanent/full time role, 40 hour contract and 100% office based

Must have credit control experience and be a confident MS Excel user.

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Compliance Manager – St Albans

Compliance Manager, Financial Services, proactive role, St Albans, c£50,000

A well established and successful independent financial services business looking for a Compliance Manager to provide a broad compliance and risk service and ensure FCA regulatory requirements are met.

As the Compliance Manager you will be reporting to the Head of Risk and Compliance, ensuring the company adheres to the Governance Schedule including FCA’s Consumer Duty, Conduct Rules and Principles.  Other responsibilities will include:

Ensure all day-to-day business as usual compliance breaches and complaints handling support is provided

Act as a second line defence to identify and monitor risks and provide a feedback loop to Head of Risk & Compliance

To support the Head of Risk & Compliance in meeting the Compliance Monitoring Plan in order to analyse the company’s compliance with regulatory requirements including FCA obligations, Data Protection, Fraud Prevention and measures, Consumer Duty Basic Principals and anti-money laundering

Analyse the root causes of regulatory and procedural breaches and ensure that practical remedial actions have been taken to mitigate against future occurrence

To support the Head of Risk & Compliance in the review and maintenance of the Compliance Manuals

Essential knowledge and experience required at time of recruitment include:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Services, preferably in the Investment and Life Protection sectors, with at least 1 year in the Compliance sector
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to identify and build important strategic relationships internally and externally
  •  Sound and proportionate judgement and a commercial outlook
  •  Advanced Excel skills and highly numerate.
  •  Compliance monitoring, risk management and/or internal audit skills.
  •  Good inter-personal and communication skills and be a strong team player
  •  Awareness of the FCA handbook and data protection
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Purchase Ledger/Expenses Assistant – Bedford

Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger/Expenses, Bedford area, £27,000-£30,000. Urgent role/ASAP start. 100% office based

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a growing business in the Bedford area in their search for a Finance Assistant

Working in a busy and fast paced accounts environment, your duties as the Finance Assistant will include –

  • Posting purchase invoices 
  • Payment runs 
  • Supplier statement recs 
  • Query resolution 
  • Processing expenses 
  • Provide support to colleagues as and when needed  

Must have experience of purchase ledger and expenses. Will need to be a confident Excel user.  Immediately available candidates living in the Bedford area will be of particular interest.  This is an urgent role. Permanent and full time. 100% office based. Onsite parking.

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