Our client is seeking a talented Group Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance team, supporting the Financial Controller in delivering high-quality financial reporting, business insights and robust financial controls across a multi-site service group.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys both technical accounting and commercial involvement, and who is keen to contribute to the continued growth and success of an ambitious group.

As Group Accountant, you will take ownership of key financial reporting activities across the group, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will contribute to process improvements, financial control enhancements and continuous development of the finance function.

Responsibility of the Group Accountant role:-

• Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities.
• Consolidation of group financial results.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of robust financial controls.
• Preparation of statutory accounts and audit support.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting.
• VAT returns and wider financial compliance activities.
• Business partnering with operational and non-financial stakeholders.
• Financial analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Driving improvements in reporting processes and systems.
• Supporting acquisitions, integration projects and other finance initiatives.

Requirement of the Group Accountant role:-

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Technically strong with excellent accounting knowledge.
• Experienced in financial reporting and month-end processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, commercially aware and keen to improve processes.
• An effective communicator who can build relationships across the business.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.

Benefits of the Group Accountant role:-

• Hybrid working environment.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to influence and improve financial processes.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibility of the Finance Business Partner Role:-

• Preparation of annual budgets, liaising with the budget holders to go through any discrepancies
• Partner with the budget holders to explain costs, spend, income and any variances
• Review budgets and assist with the management reporting
• Liaise with budget holders in preparing the annual budget
• Analyse an investigate variances, forecast to budget, complete month end adjustments
• Analyse group and divisional budgets and reforecasts

Requirement of the Finance Business Partner Role:-

• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong advanced Excel and systems skills, ideally Power BI
• Exposure to AI tools for forecasting
• Ideally to start in November for a period of 12 months
• First rate Business Partnering skills

Benefits of the Finance Business Partner Role:-

• Free on site parking
• Free Gym membership
• 25 days holiday
• Performance related bonus

Responsibilities of the Management Accountant Role:

• Manage the day-to-day administration and accounting function of the company, with the responsibility for a small team reporting directly to the Head of Finance
• Undertake the month-end close process, including reconciliation of control accounts, to enable accurate and timely reporting of monthly management information
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including departmental P&L and Balance Sheet
• Prepare and update departmental forecasts and report variance analysis against actuals and budgets
• Undertake KPI/margin analysis to drive efficiencies and identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce/monitor costs across all departments
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Assist with year-end accounts

Requirements of the Management Accountant role:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Experience in preparing management accounts/budgeting/forecasting/cashflow management
• Strong understanding of accounting under UK GAAP
• Organisation skills with the ability to effectively prioritise to ensure all deadlines are met
• First-rate MS Excel skills and preferably experience using Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365

Benefits of the Management Accountant role:

• 24 days holiday plus your birthday and two volunteering days
• Onsite parking
• 3.00pm finish on Fridays during August
• Working in a supportive and friendly environment

Responsibilities of the Financial/Management Accountant Role:-

• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Manage month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Prepare statutory accounts and support external audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and relevant accounting standards.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Develop and enhance financial models to support business decision-making.
• Analyse financial performance, challenge underlying assumptions and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of group reporting processes.
• Produce high-quality financial reports and presentations for senior management.

Requirements of the Financial/Management Accountant Role:-

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA Qualified
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling
• Essential to have strong exposure to cost accounting, ideally within the manufacturing sector
• Car owner-driver

Benefits of the Financial/Management Accountant Role:-

• Opportunity to progress within a global group
• 25 days holiday - plus benefits
• On-site parking 

The Payroll Assistant will provide day-to-day support to the Payroll Manager, helping to collate payroll information and respond to payroll queries. This is a key support role ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, and that payroll records are maintained to a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality.

The role is based in their Maidstone office  will initially be on a temporary basis (4-month contract), with a view to becoming permanent.

Responsibilities of the Management Accountant Role:

• Collate and check payroll data each pay period, including new starters, leavers, changes to pay, overtime, and absence records
• Support the Payroll Manager in the preparation and processing of the monthly/weekly payroll run
• Act as a first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers, escalating more complex issues to the Payroll Manager
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll and personnel records in line with data protection requirements
• Assist with the calculation and processing of statutory payments (e.g. SSP, SMP, SPP) and deductions (e.g. tax, National Insurance, pension contributions)
• Help reconcile payroll data against timesheets, HR systems, and other source records
• Support month-end and year-end payroll processes, including P60s, P11Ds, and other statutory reporting
• Liaise with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll information is accurate and consistent across systems
• Assist with filing, record-keeping, and general administrative tasks within the payroll function
• Support the Payroll Manager with ad hoc payroll projects and process improvements as required.

Requirements of the Management Accountant role:

• Previous experience in a payroll, HR, or finance administration role is essential
• Good numeracy skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator, comfortable handling queries from employees at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident using payroll or HR software systems
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive and confidential information
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits of the Management Accountant role:

• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• On-site parking
• Office-based - Monday to Friday, 9 to 2:30
• £32,000 to £36,000 (pro rata) (£16 to £18 p/h), dependent on experience.

• Proven experience in private company audits, including planning and executing onsite audits
• Extensive knowledge of current auditing standards, analytical reviews, and sampling techniques
• Significant experience in preparing statutory company accounts under UK GAAP, including those for charities
• ACA/ACCA qualified or Finalist is essential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with an adaptable and positive attitude
• Professionalism and courtesy in client interactions

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment while working with a dynamic team. You will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in a thriving firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end processing of over 500 client payrolls, ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Lead, support, and develop one member of payroll staff, providing guidance and quality oversight.

• Ensure compliance with all UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and statutory reporting.

• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Act as the main point of contact for client queries, providing expert advice and resolving issues promptly.

• Maintain and improve payroll processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Prepare and submit RTI, pension contributions, and year-end returns, including P60s and P11Ds.

• Work closely with internal teams to support wider business operations.

It is expected that the Payroll Manager will:

• Proven experience managing high‑volume, multi‑client payrolls within Accountancy Practice environments.

• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes.

• Confident leading and developing staff, even within a small team structure.

• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach.

• High level of accuracy, organisation, and problem-solving ability.

• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Sage, BrightPay, Iris, etc.) is highly desirable.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, then please apply as interviews will be held shortly.

Key Duties

• Statutory accounts prep & submission

• Corporation tax & self‑assessment returns

• Payroll and CIS

• Supporting bookkeepers

• Client meetings and relationship management

Requirements

• Experience in an accountancy practice

• Confident using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, TaxCalc

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Willing to support and mentor junior staff

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, then please apply or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Responsibility of the Management Accountant Role:-

• Preparation of periodic management accounts on a timely basis in accordance with scheduled timetable
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts at each period end
• Analytical review of profit and loss statement, investigate any significant variances and provide commentary where necessary
• Calculating and entering journals onto system to bring gross margin costing in line with expectations
• Updating fixed asset registers, calculating prepayments and accruals, bank and cash reconciliations and processing of journals
• Preparation of monthly Intrastat reports for Spanish entity
• Responsible for both year-end budget and mid-year re-forecast processes as well as an on-going review throughout the year
• Support the year end process and Audit, responding to any audit queries where required
• Liaising with off-site teams to discuss the accounts as well as gaining a good understanding of recent activities to ensure they are reflected in the accounts

Requirements of the Management Accountant Role:-

• ACCA or CIMA studier with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
• Ideally multi site, manufacturing exposure
• Advanced Excel skills
• First rate inter personal and communication skills

Benefits of the Management Accountant Role:-

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Study support after probation passed
• Free on site parking
• Pension, healthcare and dental
• One day working from home

Duties of the Finance Business Partner Role:

• Provide expert tax advice and services across a wide range of tax areas, including but not limited to income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, estate planning and capital gains tax.
• Assisting colleagues at all levels with tax queries on a diverse portfolio of clients, including individuals, small businesses and corporate clients.
• Prepare and review tax computations, tax returns and supporting documents in line with deadlines and tax regulations.
• Offer tax planning and advisory services to clients, helping them optimise their tax positions.
• Research complex tax issues and provide practical, solutions-driven advice.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients, responding to enquiries and resolving disputes.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in tax legislation and ensure clients’ affairs are compliant with the latest tax laws.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing guidance on technical and procedural matters.
• Restructuring corporate groups.

Requirements of the Finance Business Partner Role:

• CTA qualification or the ability to demonstrate a significant amount of high-level practical experience in all areas of tax.
• Experience in a practice environment with strong technical knowledge in a variety of tax areas.
• Excellent understanding of UK tax legislation, tax planning and compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Would also be beneficial to have:

• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Experience in leadership and mentoring.

Benefits of the Finance Business Partner:

• Salary (Market rate based on level of experience)
• Death in Service insurance (5x basic salary)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working after the probationary period

• Produce accurate and in depth Financial reporting
• Developing and maintaining strong controls
• Driving effective working capital management
• Partner with senior leaders, providing guidance, challenge, and support to shape the company's future success
• Ensuring compliance and fostering continuous improvement.

This role would suit:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
• Proven experience in finance business partnering
• Strong financial analysis and management reporting expertise
• Experience supervising teams and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence at all levels and drive improvements
• Experience in project accounting and compliance

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, then please apply as interviews will be held shortly.

• Educated to degree level and qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior finance role within a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, auditing, and taxation principles
• Experience managing teams and developing finance strategies
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

This firm offers hybrid working with 3 days per week working from home.  The Head of Finance vacancies provides a collaborative environment within a progressive law firm committed to professional growth and excellence. Benefits include professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to shape the firm’s financial future.

Responsibility of the FP&A Manager

• Liaising with Stakeholders across HR, Marketing and IT , supporting the Group's annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts.
• Accurate month end preparation and reporting
• Control expenditure and ensure that it is incurred in line with approved budgets and forecasts
• Analyse and investigate variances between actual and forecasts
• Review and enhance current processes and procedures
• Financial modelling and analysis of large data sets
• Prepare consolidated annual budget, reviewing department budgets
• Reforecasting and management reporting, analysis costs and revenue streams

Requirement of the FP&A Manager

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified with a minimum of two years experience in FP&A
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Power BI
• First rate Business Partnering skills
• Strong understanding of revenue and costs
• Outgoing, strong communicator

Benefits of the FP&A Manager Role

• 25 days holiday
• WFH 2 days a week
• Pension and Healthcare