Para-Planner – Bedford

Para-Planner, Bedford – up to £40,000 with excellent benefits and Hybrid working

We are delighted to be partnered with an established Financial planning business based in the heart of Bedford. They are seeking an experienced Para-planner to join their busy team of three advisors and four support staff.

The successful Para-planner will be experienced in:

• Producing reports for annual reviews and business recommendations.
• Producing letters based on existing advice.
• Produce and assist with illustrations.
• Using own initiative
• Comfortable in client facing roles.

The business is growing and it’s an exciting time to be joining them. They offer a generous renumeration package, pension contributions and can offer study support to levels 4 or 6. They will also offer hybrid after probation. To find out more, please get in touch.

Credit Controller x2 – Biggleswade

Credit Controller, near Biggleswade, rural location, £27,000+ benefits. 100% office based. Urgent role/ASAP start

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be helping out a long standing client in their search for 2 x Credit Controllers.

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

• Chasing late/non payment
• Cash allocation
• Query resolution
• Setting up new accounts
• Reporting on status of debt/overdue accounts
• Support to Senior Credit Controller as required
• Administration including finance inbox

100% office based. SAP experience would be nice to have. Must be a confident Excel user. Rural location so need to be a car driver. Dog friendly office so must be OK around dogs. Urgent need/ASAP start.

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.

Accounts Payable Clerk – Leighton Buzzard

Accounts Payable & Expenses Clerk, 6 months temporary role, Leighton Buzzard, £13.00 per hour

Our client based in Leighton Buzzard have a need for an Accounts Payable & Expenses Clerk on a temporary basis for 6 months. The role has arisen as the present incumbent is moving internally.

Working as part of a busy finance team, your duties as the Accounts Payable & Expenses Clerk will include:

• Processing supplier invoices
• Reconciling statements
• Monitoring Accounts Payable inbox
• Expenses claim administration
• Query resolution
• Ad hoc support to Accounts Payable team as needed

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Accounts Payable and Expenses, be able to work well as part of a team, work to deadlines and build relationships at all levels. You will have good IT skills, particularly Excel. If you’re immediately available, or available at short notice and have the relevant experience mentioned above please apply for this role as soon as possible.

Accounting Supervisor – St Albans

Accounting Supervisor, Qualified or Finalist ACCA/ACA, St Albans, to £53,000

Qualified (or finalist) with strong financial accounting experience with experience of supervising junior staff within a practice environment.

This role is varied, involving completing bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts and year end accounts assignments for your own portfolio of clients whilst assisting team members and the Accounting Managers, Director and Partners on technical issues

As the Accounting Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Providing a bookkeeping, VAT, management and year end accounts compliance service including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, using both manual and computerised accounting systems.
  • Undertaking work on a portfolio of clients
  • Working with outsourcing, take responsibility for VAT compliance workflows, ensuring deadlines are met for the completion of VAT returns, intrastat and EC sales lists,
  • Monitoring workloads within the team to ensure that work is well managed and appropriately allocated, reporting to the Department
• Seeking a Team focussed accountant with good interpersonal skills

The role is mainly office based but some of the work can be done on a hybrid basis.

Credit Controller – Biggleswade – 12 months FTC

Credit Controller – 12 months FTC, hands on collections role, £30,000

Our client, a leading business in their sector, have a need for a Credit Controller to join the team at their offices in Biggleswade on a 12 month’s FTC.

You will be working in a small team of dedicated Credit Controllers where cash is King!

Working in a fast-paced environment, your duties as the Credit Controller will include:

• Chasing late/non-payment
• Cash allocation
• Query resolution
• Setting up new accounts
• Reporting on status of debt/overdue accounts
• Support to Senior Credit Controller as required

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Credit Control, be customer focused and solutions driven. You will have good Excel and IT skills, be confident dealing with queries and building relationships at all levels.

This is a 100% office-based role. 40-hour contract. Working in a large Credit Team function.
On site parking and potential for this role to be made permanent.

Secretary – Part Time – Kettering

Part time Audio Typing Secretary, Kettering – with generous remuneration package on offer

About the Role:

Our client, a leading UL Rural consultant are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Secretary. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and experience in audio typing, ensuring accurate transcription of dictations and recordings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audio typing– transcribing recorded dictations with accuracy and speed.
• Handling correspondence, emails, and document preparation.
• Managing schedules, appointments, and meetings.
• Answering phone calls and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
• General administrative support as required.

Requirements:   

• Proven experience in a secretarial or administrative role.
• Strong audio typing skills with excellent accuracy and speed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ideally RSA 1&2 and shorthand an advantage

How to Apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV for more details.

Billing Manager – Luton

Billing Manager, overseeing sizeable team. Luton, £40,000-£45,000

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a leading business in Luton with their search for a Billing Manager.

This is a highly visible role in the business, and it is imperative that the billing function works smoothly. As such the successful candidate will have proven billings experience, likely to be from a corporate/high volume background.

The Billing Manager will be responsible for 2 Billing Team Leaders who each manage a team of Billing Administrators.

Candidates who are IT/systems oriented with good Excel skills would be well suited to this role .

The role is currently vacant so any immediately available candidates, or candidates who can start at short notice, will be of particular interest.

This is a permanent/full time role. Office based to start with. 1 day a week working from home after successful completion of probation period (6 months) Onsite parking.

Accounts Payable Supervisor – Bedfordshire

Accounts Payable Supervisor, Bedfordshire, hands on role, £35,000-£37,000, CIS experience would be useful

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be working with a growing business in Bedfordshire as they search for an Accounts Payable Supervisor. This is a permanent/full time role.

The successful candidate will be working in a busy accounts team. This is a hands-on role. As such it is aimed at experienced Accounts Payable candidates with supervisory experience who enjoy getting stuck into the day to day side of things as well as the managerial aspect of the role.

As the Accounts Payable Supervisor, your duties will include the following:-

• Capture of Accounts Payable data
• Processing high volumes of invoices onto the system
• Statement reconciliations
• Query resolution
• Setting KPI’s, appraisals, and ongoing support/training to the team as needed
• Right hand support to Senior Finance Manager/SMT

This is a great role working for a forward thinking business. You will be working with an experienced management team so can expect excellent mentoring, ongoing support and development

Great benefits. Onsite parking. Easily accessible on public transport.

Accounts Payable Manager – Luton

Accounts Payable Manager, Luton, £40,000-£45,000, 100% office based

Abacus Consulting are pleased to be partnering a leading and forward thinking business in Luton in their search for an Accounts Payable Manager

The ideal candidate will have proven Accounts Payable experience, ideally in a fast paced business. Must have strong supervisory experience with the gravitas to work effectively with the senior management team as well as gain trust and respect from the team, colleagues in other parts of the business and suppliers

As the Accounts Payable Manager, your duties will include –

• Managing Accounts Payable team on a day to day basis 
• Mentoring and training to team 
• Involved in hiring, and team reviews etc
• Ensuring systems and Accounts Payable processes are robust and fit for purpose 
• Ensuring Accounts Payable inbox is updated and manage finance queries in a timely manner 

Urgent role. ASAP interview/start. Onsite parking. 100% office based