Credit Controller – Milton Keynes

Experienced Credit Controller needed to manage established ledger in MK, to £30k

We are delighted to be partnered with a long established business in the foodservice industry who are looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their dynamic and busy finance team.  This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the financial health of our clients business.

Key Responsibilities of the Credit Controller:

• Manage a portfolio of customer debtor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Process incoming funds accurately and promptly.
• Proactively chase overdue invoices and manage debt recovery procedures.
• Investigate and resolve account queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to support account management and payment processes.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure the smooth running of credit control operations.

 What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a credit control role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Open and enthusiastic approach whilst remaining firm and professional
• Confident user of SAP and Excel.

This role offers great benefits, salary and WFH opportunities. If you would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

VAT Manager – St Albans

VAT Manager, established accountancy practice, St Albans (or Central London), hybrid, to £70,000

Providing VAT service to range of SME businesses. Reporting directly to the partners acting as technical expert on VAT and Indirect tax issues in UK and Europe.

Working for an 8 partner firm employing around 90 staff, ranging from apprentices to highly experienced managers.

The business provides the full range of professional services typically provided by an established and progressive accountancy firm, including audit and accounts, management consultancy, payroll and taxation. We aim to be the ‘go to’ firm for small and medium sized enterprises providing a truly excellent professional service that is tailored to meet clients’ needs and requirements. Our clients range from all fields of business, industry, the professions and arts, including large corporates operating nationally and internationally, privately owned businesses of every size, partnerships, sole traders and self-employed individuals.

Role Summary

The VAT Manager leads the delivery of the firm’s VAT, providing support to managers and staff in both London and St Albans, reporting in to the Partners. This will include acting as a technical specialist in relation to VAT and indirect tax matters and taking an active role in enhancing the firm’s offering through identifying and maximising opportunities with existing clients.

It will also involve developing new client relationships through networking and strategic business development.

Experience of European VAT issues and Customs Duty will be essential as the UK continues to negotiate and transitions its departure from the European Union, together with ensuring the firm’s clients are fully advised regarding any UK VAT.

Prior experience within a management position will also be required and this position can provide a route to Directorship

As VAT Manager your duties will include:

• Take responsibility for the management and development of the firm’s VAT services and use technical skills and expertise to contribute to the firm’s business profile in this area. This will include acting as a technical specialist, providing advice and support to the wider business on VAT issues and identifying potential tax planning opportunities for clients.

• Develop the firm’s internal processes and procedures in relation to VAT work, addressing areas of risk and improving consistency of approach in relation to VAT compliance work.

• Provide management support as required, ensuring appropriate work is allocated, work is supervised effectively to ensure quality and efficiency and regular feedback on performance is provided.

• 90% of work will be allocated from existing clients, however we welcome the opportunity for this role to develop their own portfolio and grow the VAT offering, hence the opportunity to progress to Director over time.

Commercial Accountant – Milton Keynes

Commercial Accountant – Milton Keynes – up to £29,500

Our client, a global leader in sales incentives and employee, channel and customer engagement are looking to appoint a Commercial Accountant to their successful Finance team. You will work closely with the Client facing teams to ensure the quality of project finance on a timely basis.

As the Commercial Accountant your duties will include:

• Month end management accounts responsibilities including delivery of month end close, ensuring integrity of postings and timely input of transactions and reconciliation of designated nominal accounts
• Year end accounting and support
• Assist with the preparation of the Statutory reporting, and collation/completion of year end audit schedules
• Full responsibility for the financial management of clients, from understanding and supporting preparation & uploading of budgets and forecasts to review of client performance
• Liaise with project teams to ensure invoicing schedules are up-to-date and raise/check invoices/credit notes, as appropriate

 The successful candidate will have:  

• Part-Qualified or Qualified AAT
• Strong excel spreadsheet skills
• Self-motivated with good problem solving skills
• Able to work within tight deadlines

With incredible benefits, hybrid working and the potential for study support in the future, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their skills in an interesting and thriving business. To find out more, please get in touch!

Management Accountant – Systems Implementation Support

Systems Management Accountant – Milton Keynes – Interim 6-9 months – c£60,000 p.a 

Our client, a well established local organisation in Milton Keynes known for their excellent working conditions and benefits, are seeking a Management Accountant with Systems Implementation experience  to join them on a temporary basis until December 2025.

As the Systems Management Accountant, your duties will include

• Assisting with the integration of the new system and being the key point of contact within the finance team 
• Developing processes
• Resolving system issues
• Project support
• Delivering training

It is essential that you have extensive accounting experience (ideally CIMA or ACCA Qualified) and have previously managed/been actively involved with a system implementation/integration.  SAP would be desirable.

There is the potential for this role to become permanent.

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.

Finance Analyst – Milton Keynes

Qualified Accountant to provide full P&L reporting and analysis for Ireland as part of UK team, Milton Keynes/hybrid, to £65,000

The Finance Analyst will report to the FC and will have responsibility for 2 staff members, with your duties to include the following:

• Delivery of the accounts for Ireland
• Support with UK overhead analysis and reporting
• Produce and submit all required balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Review the Profit and Loss in detail and present the findings to the CFO and FC on a monthly basis.
• Work with the sales team to produce a robust company forecast (Ireland)
• Partner the business to produce accurate forecasts and to highlight any opportunities or risks to ensure actuals remain in line with budget
• Report insight of departmental spend to budget owners to ensure the business has visibility of where they track versus budget and forecast

Seeking Qualified Accountant for this Finance Analyst position. The role will be on a hybrid basis after the probationary period.

Finance Manager – Milton Keynes

Finance Manager, Qualified Accountant, SME profile, Milton Keynes, to £65,000

Newly created opportunity for a qualified Accountant with strong SME profile required to set up and run the accounting office for a an established business whose accounts are currently outsourced.

As the Finance Manager you will take control of the financial management of the business, working with external accountants to oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations and management accounts.

Building a team and designing the processes that bring the accountancy function in-house overtimee, initially your key responsibilities as Finance Manager will include:

• Oversee and manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payments.
• Maintain the integrity of financial data within the company’s accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and present key findings to the leadership team.
• Deliver accurate year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements. submissions.
• Partner with the leadership team to provide financial insights and guidance on strategic decisions.

Seeking qualified accountant with experience of setting up / integrating an accounting office. Experience with project-based accounting and/or time-based billing.

Proven experience in a similar end-to-end finance role, ideally within an SME.

Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.

Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills

Excellent range of benefits including hybrid working, enhanced holiday, private health

Suitable applicants will be in the £55-65k region

Accounts Audit Senior – London

Qualified Accounts Audit Senior needed for Successful Accountancy Practice – paying up to £52,000

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.

Accounting Supervisor / Manager – London

Accounting Supervisor – Accounting Solutions Department of established Accountancy Practice – paying up to £63,000

We are partnered with a dynamic, medium sized Accountancy Practice firm based in London. They need an Assistant Manager to join their Accounting Solutions Department. In this role you will provide a full spectrum of accounting services including Management and Statutory Accounts.

As the Accounting Manager your main duties will involve:

• Taking responsibility as an Assistant Manager
• Providing a full spectrum of accounting services including management and statutory accounts, bookkeeping and VAT compliance issues.
• You will be primarily providing support to the London Accounting Solutions Director and Manager where your main duties for this position will involve managing client relationships, supervising and training junior members of staff
• Developing the firm’s business via cross selling and attending networking events.
• You will also be assigned a portfolio of accounts clients on behalf of the Accounting Solutions Director, Manager and various Partners.
• Provide supervision and task support to the wider team, sharing knowledge and providing guidance.
• Act as a ‘go to’ person for technical accounting queries from clients and other colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to refine existing departmental procedures to deliver a better-quality service and to develop and promote the department.

Key skills should include:

• Significant previous experience in accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT work and qualified to at least ACCA or ACA standard (or equivalent by experience)
• Can demonstrate a strong technical and commercial knowledge and understanding of accounts processes including (but not limited to) knowledge of current accounting standards, VAT and tax matters
• Previous team management or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and management skills, with an ability to manage people effectively to raise performance and build engagement

I’d be very eager to have a conversation with you, if you feel your experience matches these criteria. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out more!

Semi Senior – London office

Semi-Senior, Central London, £market rate + excellent benefits including study support. Hybrid working – 2 days a week WFH

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be an approved recruitment partner for a well respected accountancy practice. This role is based in their London office (central)

At this time they have a need for a semi senior to join the team. Duties will include,

• Accounts preparation for small to medium size businesses
• VAT returns
• Bookkeeping
• Submission of accounts

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years UK accountancy practice experience, have completed AAT and started ACA/ACCA. You will have gained experienced from a varied client portfolio

Excellent benefits on offer including study support, employee wellbeing and discounts on shopping and gym membership

Offices are easily accessible via Thameslink. Candidates will live in London area or within a reasonable commute of central London.