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Trustee of World Land Trust

Contract

For an initial term of 3 years

Role specification The Trustees of World Land Trust (WLT) form the governing body of the charity and combine the responsibilities of trustees as laid down in the Charity Act 2011 and of company directors as laid down in the Company Act 2006. As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will share the collective responsibility for directing the affairs of WLT, ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up. You will be committed to ensuring that WLT’s governance is of the highest possible standard. In exercising your collective responsibility your primary duty in all cases will be to act in the best interests of the charity. As well as exercising your statutory duties, it is expected that as a Trustee you will endeavour to: attend all Board meetings; be familiar with WLT’s governing document and any rules or bye-laws; use any specific knowledge or experience you have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions; assist the Executive with advice as required; and keep informed about, and support as appropriate, the activities of the organisation. As a Trustee, you will also be a Member of WLT, with the rights, liabilities and obligations attached to Membership. Liability of Members is limited to a sum not exceeding £10 in the event of WLT being wound up. You will be invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and general meetings of the charity, and you will have the right to vote on ordinary and special resolutions. Your membership of WLT will expire with your term of office as a Trustee. Person specification World Land Trust seeks two new Trustees who will be engaged, ensuring good governance and help deliver its ambitious growth strategy. The successful candidates must bring expertise in at least one of the following areas: Business acumen and financial expertise  Brand building We would also welcome applications from people open to taking on the role of Chair or Honorary Treasurer in the future. World Land Trust is open to those seeking their first non-executive role, provided they can demonstrate that they have the ability to work at a strategic level, think creatively and criticise constructively. Current Board composition Dr Gerard Bertrand, Honorary President Dr Mark Avery, Chair Myles Archibald, Honorary Treasurer Ken Burnett Anne Harley Pauline Harrison Alistair Gammell Dr Mark Stanley Price Emma Tozer Diversity World Land Trust exists in a diverse society. Our aim is to build an organisation that reflects this diversity, while fostering a working environment which allows everyone – regardless of their differences – to thrive. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic group, disability or faith. As those from younger age groups and from ethnically diverse backgrounds are currently underrepresented on the Board, applications from those candidates are particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well. Terms of appointment The role is unremunerated, but reasonable, pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. There are quarterly 2.5hr Board meetings usually in normal business hours, plus occasional ad hoc meetings, not usually totalling more than 4 a year. You will be expected to devote time to reading papers for these meetings in advance. It is also expected trustees will take an active role in advisory panels relevant to their expertise and/or mentoring and providing guidance to members of the Executive. Meetings will be a mix of virtual and in person moving forward. Your initial term of office as a Trustee and Member of WLT will be 3 years from the date of your appointment. You will then be eligible for re-nomination for a further term of 3 years. At the end of this initial six-year term, you will be eligible to be nominated for re-appointment after an interval of at least two years. You may serve a maximum of twelve years as Trustee, unless elected as Chair of Trustees during the final three years of service. To apply If you think you’re the person we’re looking for, please visit our website for further information, including the job description, and full application details. Closing date for applications: 0900 hrs on Wednesday 24 November 2021. It is expected that interviews will be held remotely week commencing Monday 13 December 2021.   Please note that the closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. No agencies or advertisers please.

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Accounts Senior / Management Accountant – Property / Real Estate

London

Permanent

42000 - 50000 + Bonus + Progression + Benefits

Are you an ACA Qualified Accounts Senior (or an ACA finalist with a few exams remaining) from practice with strong management accounts experience, looking to join a high profile accounting firm / outsourced service provider who specialise in advising and adding value to very large listed Property / Real Estate Companies? Are you keen to gain exposure to FTSE 100 and 250 clients? Are you looking to work for a niche business which isnt a traditional accountancy firm, receive full training so you can specialise in this rewarding sector and work for a business that will offer you career progression, growth opportunities and a varied and challenging role? Based in a growing team your role will include the production of management accounts for very high profile listed businesses as well as statutory accounts, VAT returns, and ad hoc requests and special projects / reports for clients as required. You will also be involved with consolidations. You will also have some staff management responsibilities for more junior staff. Full training will be provided where necessary and the firm uses Sage 200. The firm offers flexi working arrangements and its likely you would only need to go into the office one to two days a week. To be considered for this new role (October 2021) you must ideally be working in an accountancy firm and have between 3 and 5 years experience in a good quality accountancy practice firm. You must be ACA qualified or be a finalist with a few exams remaining (in which case study support will be provided). You must have experience of preparing both management accounts and statutory accounts, VAT returns and be able to review the work of juniors. Experience of consolidations would be an advantage although training will be provided. No experience of the property / real estate sector is required but a strong interest is essential. You must be looking for a challenging yet enjoyable role with quick progression and the ability to increase responsibility early on. You must have strong Excel skills, plus good communication skills and take ownership of your work. You must also be able to work to tight deadlines. This growing and very high profile business located in an excellent busy Zone 1 West End location will be able to offer you a challenging and varied role, plus full training so you can not only work on large listed Property / Real Estate businesses, but also to progress and carry out more high profile duties in the not too distant future. The firm is very friendly and supportive and want their staff to have long careers with the business. Overall this is a great new opportunity for a qualified ACA Accounts Senior from a practice background, to join a niche advisory firm which specialises in the Property / Real Estate sectors where you will become an expert business advisor in this highly rewarding sector.  

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Partner Designate – chartered accountancy firm

Lancashire

Permanent

£Excellent package – higher than average for the sector

Are you ambitious for partnership in an accounting firm ? Do you want to be a top earner in your sector ? You could live in a fantastic area such as the Ribble Valley, with some of the best schools in the country on your doorstep and have a very easy and pleasant commute into the office. Our client, a long established firm of chartered accountants, is looking to recruit their next Partner. We are searching for an ambitious, driven qualified accountant who has/is: gained experience within a good sized firm, whether national or independent/provincial the ability to manage a broad portfolio of clients including many high net worth individuals, private limited companies, family businesses, overseas groups and trusts used to delivering a range of services including audit, accounts, tax planning, wealth planning, corporate finance, trust accounts, etc extensive client interaction skills and is used to running a number of concurrent client assignments comfortable dealing with all the aspects of portfolio management including planning, staff management, WIP control, billings with some travel throughout the UK and overseas capable of generating new clients from business development activities including building your own connections, networking, events, etc. The role will initially involve reporting to the Partners, working closely with them and their clients and will suit an individual who enjoys the interaction with a mix of clients. In terms of your background, you will ideally be: ACA/ATII qualified or equivalent, with a number of years post qualification under your belt trained in either an independent or a Top 20 firm looking for the key move at this stage in your career to enable you to achieve Partner status To be successful, you will need to be/have: meticulous, detail oriented, experienced in delivering general practice services, have excellent client interaction and communications skills a common sense and logical approach to matters the type of person who enjoys a diverse challenge on a daily basis comfortable travelling to clients’ premises, which are largely located around the North West and a number further afield, across the UK WHAT CAN THIS FIRM OFFER YOU ? Genuine Partner succession opportunity Diverse client types Diverse workload International client exposure Earnings above the average, particularly for an independent accountancy firm Live in a beautiful part of the country, with some of the best schools nearby Have a pleasant and easy commute into the office The firm is well regarded and punch well above their weight in terms of average clients and corresponding revenues. They are committed to their staff, with turnover being very low and many staff having worked here for a number of years. There are multiple opportunities for Partner succession over the coming years and as such, we are looking to find two individuals to fill these excellent roles where you can join a high quality firm totally committed to recruiting their Partners of the future. Could this be you ? For a confidential conversation, please call Paul Griffiths, Director at Cork Griffiths on 07802 716996 or alternatively, please email paul@corkgriffiths.co.uk

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Top 20 Accounts Senior

Maidstone

Permanent

35000 - 42000 + Benefits + Excellent Progression

Are you a qualified Accounts Senior from a practice background that lives within commutable distance to Maidstone in Kent? Are you looking to upgrade to a larger firm but still work locally and also achieve a great work life balance? Are you looking for a firm which offers flexi working arrangements, allowing you to work 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week from home?? Are you looking for a role which will be biased towards management accounts, but still have an element of statutory accounts work? Are you looking for a role where you will join a growing team, be able to utilise cloud based software and work in a role with great future progression due to the department growing rapidly? Based in a very successful, medium size yet rapidly growing Accounts team, your role will be varied and will be split between preparing management accounts, statutory accounts, VAT returns and advisory and bookkeeping assignments using cloud based software such as Xero, Quickbooks Online and Sage One. You will be offering clients advice, provide training to clients and staff how to use software packages, prepare various reports, analysis and business management assignments (such as budgets, cashflows, forecasts, working at client premises etc) for a wide range of very interesting clients from sectors including FCA regulated and off shore businesses, property, retail, manufacturing and media & entertainment businesses. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. There will be many growth and development opportunities in the future, including future progression in a short space of time due to the department rapidly expanding. To be considered for this new role (October 2021) it is likely you will be a qualified ACA or a finalist with a few exams remaining. You must have at least 3 years experience working for a good quality practice firm, and you must have strong experience using Xero, Quickbooks Online and Sage One. You must have experience preparing Management Accounts and VAT returns, as well as statutory accounts and bookkeeping assignments. You must now be looking to upgrade to a very good quality Top 20 firm based in Maidstone, Kent, where you can continue with your career and work in a role of great importance to this firm in a rapidly expanding department. You must be looking to work with a wide variety of good quality clients and be looking for promotion and high levels of responsibility. This growing Top 20 Kent based accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of Kent and London based clients. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. They also offer all staff flexible working arrangements and allow staff to work 2 days a week from home. You may have to travel to the London office every few weeks but all expenses will be reimbursed. Overall this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Senior from a practice background to join a leading Top 20 accountancy firm based in Maidstone, Kent, that will offer you top quality training and support, a good work life balance and genuine career progression.

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Group Financial Accountant

London

Permanent

  Advanced analytics. Intelligent insights. IXICO is a fast-growing medical imaging technology company, providing advanced analytics to the global clinical trials market. Established in 2004, listed as a public company in 2013 and achieving profitability in 2019, IXICO has firmly established itself as a trusted partner to the global life sciences industry, helping develop new therapies for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease. With our focus on neuroscience, our purpose is to advance human health by turning data into clinically valuable insights, helping our clients reduce clinical development risk and improve return on investment. We achieve this by deploying breakthrough data analytics through our Artificial Intelligence-led technology platform, with an integrated service covering every stage of clinical development through to post-marketing surveillance. We continue to invest in our infrastructure and technology to support our ambitious growth strategy, which we are empowered to achieve through the “4A” values at the heart of our culture: Aspiration, Ability, Agility and Accountability. Job Title: Group Financial Accountant   Purpose of the Role: Delivery of accurate, complete, and timely Group and Company financial accounts and reports to the business on a monthly, half-yearly and annual basis. Delivery of accurate, complete, and timely Group corporation tax and VAT submissions (including calculation of the R&D tax credits in line with tax legislation). Review of HR submissions to financial reporting such as Payroll, bonus calculations, share options and sales commission. Provide technical accounting leadership and ownership of the financial accounting reporting system Own AIM financial reporting requirements such as the annual report, interim statements, and relationships with Group external auditor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the financial accounting of the Group, including coordination of the month end close activities. Responsible for the preparation and consolidation of the Group's monthly management reporting pack, delivering high quality information on a timely basis. Build strong relationships with operational/functional teams, to drive financial accuracy and completeness across the Group, providing regular support and advice as appropriate. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in the standardisation of reporting and operational efficiencies both within Finance and across other functional departments. Managing financial element of employee incentive schemes: share options & sales commissions, in support of the HR function. Responsible for preparing and delivering the Group's Annual and Interim Report, subsidiary financial statements (including coordination across the business and with external agencies). Responsible for the UK corporation and VAT tax filing obligations and preparation and submission of R&D tax credit calculations along with coordination with the Group tax advisors. Responsible for the administration of the US entity, including accounts preparation, intercompany transactions and tax submissions as well as ad-hoc tasks such as setting up IXICO presence in new states. Manage and update the implementation of legislative and regulatory changes required by IFRS, AIM rules and other applicable regulatory standards into the Groups financial accounting and reporting process. Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring progress made in respect of audit findings. Manage the interaction and relationship with the Group’s auditors, tax advisers and other professional firms. Review and manage the financial elements of the Group payrolls, the bonus and sales commission schemes and the management share option incentive scheme. Oversee and review Grant finance in respect of claim submissions and periodic audits. Participate in the monitoring and enacting of Treasury activities; Management of currency risk (including enacting and accounting for currency hedging), liaising with the bank relationship manager and providing back up to the accounts assistant in preparing payments using the online bank system. Owner of the Group financial reporting system, seeking opportunities to improve its use to increase the efficiency of the finance (and wider) function(s). Project work related to the broader business development plan, business systems implementation, equity financing, business acquisitions. Key Deliverables: Deliver timely, high quality & insightful business reporting, including monthly management accounts, monthly project revenue and gross margin reporting and ad-hoc analysis as required. Deliver the Group’s Annual & Interim Report to the agreed schedule. Business partnering across the organisation, including supporting updates to the Group Pricing tool. Project work related to the broader business development plan, business systems implementation, equity financing, business acquisitions. Qualifications and skills required for the role: Essential ACA qualification 1+ years post-qualification experience Up-to-date technical skills within accounting and reporting Confident preparing IFRS statutory accounts for a listed company Working knowledge and appreciation of UK taxation – R&D tax credits Advanced Excel skills Strong Microsoft Office skills Proficiency in accounting software packages Track record of implemented process improvements within a Finance department. Other: Strong teamwork skills Ability to communicate throughout different levels of seniority Strong ability to prioritise and deliver the workload effectively Ability to analyse complex issues & recommend and implement suitable solutions. Strong business acumen & commercial awareness Ability and drive to perform in a fast-paced environment Strong focus on controls and processes with exceptional attention to detail

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Group Accountant

King's Lynn

Permanent

Starting salary up to £48,000

Based at King’s Court Council Offices We have an opportunity for you to join our financial services team as a qualified Group Accountant reporting to the Financial Services Manager.  As one of two Group Accountants you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Finance Team.  With a busy and varied remit, you will motivate and develop a dedicated team to provide a comprehensive, high quality accountancy service advising and reporting upon financial management, control and compliance.  The role requires development and monitoring of budgets along with advising Operational and Senior managers, Elected members, Board members and Directors (of the Council’s companies) to enable effective support service functions, decision-making and budgetary control . The role is also a key contributor to the production of the Council's Financial Accounting Statements and other accounting retun documentation.   You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA or equivalent), with proven post qualification experience in public sector finance, and knowledge of relevant accounting regulations and practices.  You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and skills in accounting software as used by complex organisations and IT packages including experience of Excel and Word. As an experienced and effective manager you will ensure the delivery of key accounting functions to a high standard and to tight deadlines.  For more information about living and working in West Norfolk please visit www.workinginwestnorfolk.com For full job details and to apply visit https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/west-norfolk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=919   Closing Date: 21 October 2021

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Project Accountant

King's Lynn

Permanent

Starting salary up to £48,000

Based at King’s Court Council Offices We have a new opportunity for you to join our financial services team as a qualified Project Accountant reporting to the Financial Services Manager.  This role is responsible for interpreting accounting regulations, advising upon project appraisals and monitoring financials aspects of the Capital program and its revenue impact. You will advise upon and determine options for financial aspects of the Council’s wide array of projects that extend over a number of years and using various funding sources, at times, in liaison with the Council’s partners. The postholder is also a key contributor to the Council’s Financial Accounting Statements and other accounting return documentation.   You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA or equivalent), with proven post qualification experience in public sector finance, and knowledge of accounting regulations and practices.  Experienced in communicating effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, along with project and service managers across the Council and its companies to ensure that they have a clear financial picture to enable effective decision making and budgetary control. You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and skills in accounting software as used by complex organisations and IT packages including experience of Excel and Word. Experience of management is desirable to ensure the delivery of key accounting functions to a high standard and to tight deadlines. For more information about living and working in West Norfolk please visit www.workinginwestnorfolk.com For full job details and to apply visit https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/west-norfolk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=920   Closing Date: 21 October 2021

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Top 10 Statutory Accounts Manager – Caseware experience

London

Permanent

48000 - 60000 + Benefits + Progression

Are you an ACA qualified Statutory Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager looking to upgrade to a large Top 10 international accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Central London where you will gain exposure to larger and more high profile clients? Do you have experience of using Caseware to produce statutory accounts? Are you keen to upgrade firms and advise a wide range of businesses, including large listed companies, groups and high growth entrepreneurial start ups and AIM listed clients with turnovers ranging to £100m? Are you keen to gain exposure to sectors such as media, entertainment, technology, financial services, property, retail, shipping, renewable energy and many others? Are you also keen to work in a modern, forward thinking and international firm, in a friendly team and receive excellent promotional prospects so you can progress in a short space of time? Are you also looking for a firm which offers flexible working arrangements, working 3 days in the office and 2 days a week from home? Based in the growing Statutory Accounts and Business Services department, your role will be varied, enjoyable and challenging. You will manage your own portfolio of clients and be responsible for the production and review of Statutory Accounts and consolidated accounts for a wide range of businesses, as well as preparing basic tax computations and other advisory based projects and assignments. You will also be responsible for preparing Trust accounts. You will also be responsible for reviewing the work of more junior staff members as well as giving them appraisals and provide training and support. This department has had great success with both large firm candidates looking for a new challenge and also small firm candidates looking to step up to a larger firm. To be considered for this new role (October 2021) it is likely you will be a fully qualified ACA, operating either as an Accounts Manager or Accounts Assistant Manager / Supervisor, with a minimum of 2 years PQE. You also MUST have experience of using Caseware software to produce statutory accounts and it would be an advantage if you have experience managing a portfolio of clients. You will currently be an Accounts Manager / Business Services Manager or Assistant Manager working in a good quality accountancy firm, looking to upgrade to a Top 10 firm and work with larger clients in a more established team with better progression and support. Your current role must include the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally Trust accounts although training can be provided. It is vital that you are well presented, well spoken and professional as this is a client facing position. This growing Top 10 international accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a well established and growing team, work directly with partners and you can expect to work on an interesting array of large and entrepreneurial clients. The Accounts and Business Services department is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms and they have very ambitious growth plans for the next few years, of which you will greatly contribute to. Overall this is a unique opportunity for a good quality Statutory Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager (with Caseware experience) to upgrade to a Top 10 firm based in Central London and receive top quality training and support so that you can progress and learn new transferable skills for your future career.

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Finance Director

Surbiton

Permanent

£40,000 - 50,000 pa depending on hours

Hours: Part time 25-30 hours per week Location: Surbiton, Kingston Salary: £60K FTE pro rata   Balance Support CIO, a charity based in Surbiton and working primarily with people with learning difficulties, is seeking a Finance Director to replace the current incumbent who is retiring.  The role is for 25-30 hours per week and could be done partially from home, although attendance at the office  would also be required up to two days per week.   It is anticipated that the person appointed will hold a recognised accountancy qualification, be familiar with the Charities SORP and have  experience of the Not-for-Profit sector.  The successful candidate will also have experience of or the ability to implement digital and automated accounting and financial management systems, and be an effective decision-maker with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. About the role The Finance Director will be a key part of the management team and will report to the CEO.   Key responsibilities Oversee the work of, and ensure the smooth running of, the Finance Department Manage and mentor the Finance Officer and any other Finance staff who may be appointed Take full responsibility for the finance function and raise concerns where appropriate Budgeting and Monitoring Prepare budgets for the Board, CEO and Team managers Provide support to Team managers in the administration of their budgets Prepare monthly management accounts, (comparison of actual to budget and investigation of variances) Reforecast potential results to year-end where management accounts show significant variance Financial Information Prepare quarterly financial statements (Income and Expenditure account and Balance Sheet) for presentation to the Board Provide such other financial information as the CEO/Board may require Liaise with CEO to ensure information sharing and transparency Funding Applications and Returns Prepare budgets and other information for tendering and funding applications, as required. Provide monitoring information to funders, as required Payroll Run Payroll each month in conjunction with the Finance Officer and oversee the payroll function, including all payments to HMRC, Pension Funds and other creditors arising as a deduction from staff members Make monthly RTI report and year end returns to HMRC Add new members of staff to, and remove leavers from, payroll and produce any required documentation Prepare forms P11D if required. Carry out or instruct Finance Oficer to carry out any other payroll related task as required Liaise with HMRC when required on whichever matter Annual Audit Prepare all documentation required by the Auditors and liaise with them to ensure the audit process runs smoothly Prepare draft accounts in accordance with Charity SORP or other current requirements, as necessary Check final draft of accounts received from auditors and agree any audit adjustments Present final accounts to Board for approval General Ensure that any other finance-related tasks that may be required are carried out in an accurate and timely manner To maintain confidentiality at all times How to apply Please send a CV and covering letter to Ann-Marie Stephenson (HR Manager)  ann-marie.stephenson@balancesupport.org.uk If you would like an informal chat about this role, please email Ann-Marie and we shall arrange a time to call you back.  

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Top 20 Outsourcing & Accounts Senior

Maidstone

Permanent

30000 - 42000 + Benefits

Are you a qualified or part qualified Outsourcing Senior / Outsourcing Semi Senior / Management Accountant from a practice background that lives within commutable distance to Maidstone in Kent? Are you looking to upgrade to a larger firm but still work locally and also achieve a great work life balance? Are you either ACA qualified, part qualified or a finalist with a few exams remaining? Are you looking for a role where you will join a growing management accounts / outsourcing team, be able to utilise cloud based software and work in a role with great future progression due to the department growing rapidly? Are you looking to work for a large Top 20 firm based in Maidstone in Kent, and have flexible working arrangements working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week from home? Do you possess strong all round Management Accounts, Advisory and VAT skills and looking to build on these? Based in a very successful, medium size yet rapidly growing Outsourcing & Accounts team, your role will be varied and will be split between preparing management accounts, VAT returns and advisory and bookkeeping assignments using cloud based software such as Xero, Quickbooks Online and Sage One. You will be offering clients advice, provide training to clients and staff how to use software packages, prepare various reports, analysis and business management assignments (such as budgets, cashflows, forecasts, working at client premises etc) for a wide range of very interesting clients from sectors including FCA regulated and off shore businesses, property, retail and media & entertainment businesses. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. There will be many growth and development opportunities in the future, including future progression in a short space of time due to the department rapidly expanding. You will also have the opportunity to carry out some statutory accounts assignments too if you wish. To be considered for this new role (October 2021) it is likely you will be either a qualified or part qualified ACA or a finalist with a few exams remaining. You must have at least 3 years experience working for a good quality practice firm, and you must have strong experience using Xero, Quickbooks Online and Sage One. You must have experience preparing Management Accounts and VAT returns, as well bookkeeping assignments. You must now be looking to upgrade to a very good quality Top 20 firm based in Maidstone, Kent, where you can continue with your career and work in a role of great importance to this firm in a rapidly expanding Outsourcing department. You must be looking to work with a wide variety of good quality clients and be looking for promotion and high levels of responsibility. This growing Top 20 Kent based accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of Kent and London based clients. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. They also offer all staff flexible working arrangements and are planning to allow staff to work 2 days a week from home for the foreseeable future. You may have to travel to the London office every few weeks but all expenses will be reimbursed. Overall this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Management Accountant / Outsourcing Senior / Outsourcing Semi Senior from a practice background to join a leading Top 20 accountancy firm based in Maidstone, Kent, that will offer you top quality training and support, a good work life balance and genuine career progression.    

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EQUITY ANALYST / INVESTMENT ANALYST

United Kingdom

Permanent

Heronbridge Investment Management, a private firm managing UK portfolios for endowments, charities and family clients primarily in the UK and US, seeks to recruit an equity analyst. The candidate will have a strong academic background, a firm grasp of fundamental equity analysis techniques and 3-7 years’ experience of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative assessment of companies.  A professional qualification (CFA, ACA or similar) is preferred. With funds under management of c. £1.5bn, a successful track record, and a commitment to first-class equity investment, Heronbridge offers an attractive professional environment, good remuneration, and partnership prospects to the right candidate. Our offices are in Bath but there is flexibility in working arrangements. Please write with a complete CV to Heronbridge Investment Management LLP, 24 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2PD, or email recruitment@heronbridge.com.

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Finance Business Partner - Technology

London

Contract

£110000 - £120000 per annum

Ivestigo is currently partnered with a globally recognised, household media business to recruit an interim Finance Business Partner role on an initial 6 - 12 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a proven track record of business partnering with a Chief Technology Officer to gain exposure across the wider business. Ideally you will have experience within a PLC environment (Media or Tech ideally). Key Responsibilities: Develop and Manage relationships with Senior Management. Particularly the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Work closely with the CTO to develop and implement the key investment and strategic vision moving forward Create, review and challenge business cases on where technological investments should be made Drive business performance across the Technology division Provide analysis and commentary around macroeconomic events, industry trends and the impacts they could have on the business. Depending on experience the role is paying £100-120,000 + Benefits To be considered for the role you will ideally have 6+ years' experience post qualification and extensive business partnering skills. Only candidates that have been a Finance Business Partner to a CTO before will be considered. This role requires someone who can confidently come in, work with senior stakeholders and build relationships to enable you to hit the ground running. If you are interested in the role please apply now or email jo.sanders@investigo.co.uk

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Top 20 Accounts Senior – Financial Services Clients

London

Permanent

45000 - 48000 + Benefits + Excellent progression

Are you an ACA qualified Accounts Senior / Business Services Senior with strong statutory accounts and management accounts experience, looking to upgrade to a large Top 20 international accountancy practice firm based in a great City location? Are you looking for a role where you will receive full training so that you can work with high profile financial services clients? Are you keen to be trained so that you can work with and advise a wide range of business, including large listed companies, groups and high growth entrepreneurial clients? Are you also keen to work in a modern, forward thinking international firm with over 400 staff, be based in a friendly team and receive excellent training, support and promotional prospects so you can progress in a short space of time? Based in a niche team which specialises in all the firms high profile FCA regulated businesses, you will gain exposure to a range of clients including investment companies, hedge fund managers, investment advisors, brokers, corporate finance companies, private equity firms and many other financial services and FCA regulated companies. Your role will be varied, enjoyable and challenging. The role is hands on and also includes a large advisory element. You will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients, the production of both statutory accounts and sometimes management accounts, as well as Vat returns, cash flows, financial forecasting and being trained so that you can prepare annual FCA returns for your clients. You will also be responsible for ad hoc assignments and advisory projects and reports on a regular basis. The firm allows flexible working and allows staff to work two days a week from home with three days a week spent in the office. The firm has also had great success over the years with candidates currently working for a practice firm based outside of London who are looking to relocate and upgrade to a London based firm. To be considered for this new role (September 2021) it is likely you will be a qualified ACA, either newly qualified or with up to two years post qualification experience. It is likely you will be an Accounts Senior or Business Services Senior currently working in a good quality practice firm of any size, looking to upgrade to a larger firm and learn how to work with financial services based clients in a more established team with better progression and opportunities for future development. Your current role must include the preparation of statutory accounts, as well as the preparation and review of VAT returns. It would be an advantage if you had experience of a wide range of software packages including Xero, Sage and Quickbooks. It is also vital that you are well presented, well spoken and professional as this is a client facing position. You must also be able to work to tight deadlines. This growing Top 20 international accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a niche and growing team which specialises in working with the firms prestigious and high profile financial services / FCA regulated clients and you will work directly with experienced and knowledgeable staff to learn from. The department is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms and they have very ambitious growth plans for the next few years. Overall this is a unique opportunity for a qualified Accounts Senior / Business Services Senior who wants to upgrade to a Top 20 firm based in the City, specialise in working with financial services / FCA regulated businesses and receive top quality training and support so that you can progress to manager grade in a short space of time.  

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Audit & Accounts Senior Manager / Director

London

Permanent

To £75000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager or Director looking to upgrade to a friendly medium size firm based in Central London with great promotion prospects? Or are you an Audit & Accounts Manager looking to step up to Senior Manager level and have more responsibility? Are you looking to get your RI status within the next 6 months? If so this independent firm with around 50 staff has created a new role due to continued high growth within the business. Based in the busy Audit & Accounts Department, your role will be mixed evenly between managing audit assignments, accounts preparation assignments and corporation tax as well as staff management duties. You will manage your own portfolio of clients and report straight to Partner level. Your client base would be varied and this firm works with clients from all industries, including property, technology, construction, renewable energy, retail, media, entertainment and many more. Most clients range to £50m turnover and are UK based although they have some international groups as well. In your role you will be responsible for managing audit assignments from planning to completion including reviewing work and leading all client meetings, being involved with setting fees, budgeting, billing, monitoring WIP etc, reviewing accounts preparation and corporation tax assignments as well as reviewing other work (eg management accounts), staff management, giving staff appraisals and helping to oversee and manage the department. You will also be involved with new business development and assist the Partner with bringing in new work for the firm in order to grow your client portfolio. Your role will be varied, challenging, yet hugely enjoyable and promotion prospects are strong for the right candidate. The firm has also had great success with people who have relocated to London from a regional firm and welcomes applicants from firms outside of Central London. To be considered for this new role you must be ACA qualified ideally with 5+ years PQE. You must currently be operating at Manager or Senior Manager / Director level, and currently working in a good quality practice firm, with experience of a mixed general practice role (ie audit and accounts). It would be an advantage if you had RI status or are able to achieve this within 6 months. You must also have strong team management skills and be able to review work and give appraisals to all level of staff. You must be a team player, have good communication skills and be looking for a role with strong progression in the future. This very good quality, medium sized independent firm based in a great Location in Central London is growing at a rapid rate and has grown significantly in the last 12 months. This newly created role is to act as a link between Manager and Partner grade, and to provide a little more leadership in the firm and to take a number of high level duties off the Partners to free their time. Overall this represents an excellent new opportunity for either a Senior Manager looking for their next challenge or an experienced Manager looking to step up to Senior Manager / Director level, to join a good quality and friendly medium size firm and work in an interesting and varied general practice role with great promotional prospects on offer.

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Tax Manager

London

Permanent

c£70,000

The key responsibility of this role is to provide technical leadership across a general range of tax matters which will include VAT. This will include both managing ICAEW’s engagement with members in the agreed areas through harnessing their expertise and experience and sourcing, preparing and delivering leading edge material in these areas to support members. As part of the Tax Faculty team, to be responsible for managing ICAEW Tax Faculty’s work across a general range of tax topics including VAT. The precise areas of tax to be included in the portfolio would be dependent upon the specific knowledge and experience of the successful candidate, but the person must have good general knowledge and understanding of UK tax matters and this should include a working knowledge of VAT. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing ICAEW’s engagement with members and policy makers in the agreed areas, as well as managing the provision of leading-edge services to members in these areas. This is a full-time role based in Chartered Accountants Hall, London, but with the opportunity to consider more flexible working arrangements dependent upon business needs. Candidate profile: a qualified Chartered Accountant or tax specialist with the confidence and interpersonal skills to deal with senior level representatives from Government, HMRC and HM Treasury, ICAEW members and a wider group of stakeholders including other professional bodies both in the UK and internationally; an excellent general technical and practical knowledge of UK taxes and the UK tax system together with a good working knowledge of VAT – a knowledge and understanding of digital tax developments and systems would also be an advantage; excellent communication skills (both oral/listening, written and presentational), in particular to lead on the development and delivery of relevant webinars in the agreed areas together with associated support material, including written guidance and FAQs; the ability to adopt a flexible approach to the tasks to be completed and a very conscientious attitude towards work. The successful candidate must be proactive, organised and have the potential to engage confidently with senior professionals, to explain and discuss technical and practical policies and materials;  be able to work successfully as a member of a small team and be willing to respond flexibly and to provide support to colleagues as required; the ability to uphold the high-quality standards of work of the Tax Faculty, working as required within our peer review processes and be able to meet deadlines; and as the role will require extensive interaction with ICAEW members (both active members and the wider membership), it will require diplomatic skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure. a qualified Chartered Accountant or tax specialist with the confidence and interpersonal skills to deal with senior level representatives from Government, HMRC and HM Treasury, ICAEW members and a wider group of stakeholders including other professional bodies both in the UK and internationally; an excellent general technical and practical knowledge of UK taxes and the UK tax system together with a good working knowledge of VAT – a knowledge and understanding of digital tax developments and systems would also be an advantage; excellent communication skills (both oral/listening, written and presentational), in particular to lead on the development and delivery of relevant webinars in the agreed areas together with associated support material, including written guidance and FAQs; the ability to adopt a flexible approach to the tasks to be completed and a very conscientious attitude towards work. The successful candidate must be proactive, organised and have the potential to engage confidently with senior professionals, to explain and discuss technical and practical policies and materials;  be able to work successfully as a member of a small team and be willing to respond flexibly and to provide support to colleagues as required; the ability to uphold the high-quality standards of work of the Tax Faculty, working as required within our peer review processes and be able to meet deadlines;  as the role will require extensive interaction with ICAEW members (both active members and the wider membership), it will require diplomatic skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.

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Head of Business

London Bridge

Permanent

£90,000pa

The ICAEW or Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales are currently recruiting a brand new role to the Organisation. As the Head of Business, you will report into the Director of Communities & Business and be part of Belonging and Supporting.  As the Head of Business, you will be taking the day-to-day lead in the design and delivery of ICAEW’s strategy for supporting members in Business, ensuring that needs are identified and working with colleagues from across ICAEW to address these. The Head of Business core responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of ICAEW’s strategy for supporting members in Business, working with the Business Committee and colleagues from across ICAEW to ensure that needs are identified and addressed. Ensure the ongoing development and delivery of ICAEW’s sector Communities, using these groups as the main member interface for delivery of ICAEW’s strategy for supporting members in Business. Establish a programme of engagement for Business members, including (but not limited to) senior cohorts such as FTSE executives, non-executives and Audit Committees, as well as members working in SMEs and micro businesses. Work with the Director of Communities and Business as well as colleagues in Reputation & Influence to provide two-way feedback between ICAEW and members working in Business on matters relating to public policy and industrial strategy. Work with ICAEW’s Regional Directors and international offices to support (and ensure alignment on) engagement activities designed for business members. Collaborate with colleagues in Commercial teams to support the generation of commercial revenues from partners targeting ICAEW’s Business members, ensuring that any partners are reputationally suitable. To oversee delivery of ICAEW’s Business member insights, ensuring that feedback from members is shared across ICAEW. Specific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs. The Head of Business candidate Profile: The successful candidate will possess the following skills, attributes, and experience: Chartered Accountant, or other relevant professional qualification. Previous experience of line management and leading teams Experience of working in a finance function or in an advisory setting Excellent organisational abilities Experience of engagement with senior professionals (Board level / C Suite) Excellent inter-personal, negotiating and collaborative skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire the team under direction as well as wider stakeholders.  

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Head of Data Analytics & Tech

London Bridge

Permanent

£80,000

The ICAEW or Institute of Chartered Accountants for England & Wales are currently recruiting a brand new role who will be reporting into the Director of Communities & Business and will form part of Belonging & Supporting. The role will be called Head of Data Analytics and Tech As the Head of Data Analytics and Tech you will be tasked with aligning to ICAEW’s strategic theme of Tech & Data, this role is responsible for the design and delivery of member engagement and support relating to data analytics and technology. The Head of Data Analytics and Tech core duties will be: Ownership of the Data Analytics Community, responsible for the ongoing development of the programmes and delivering year-on-year increases in member engagement. Responsible for the ongoing development of the Data Analytics Certificate, working closely with colleagues in Education & Training to ensure that the programme remains relevant for members and employers. Work closely with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Operations to create sustainable commercial revenue streams from activity relating to Data Analytics. Work with the Director of CPD Planning & Events to ensure that all activity relating to Data Analytics and Technology is aligned to one central content strategy. Work closely with the Director of Practice to ensure that Member Firms are supported on innovations relating to Data Analytics and Technology. Provide expert input and support to colleagues in Reputation & Influence on issues relating to Technology, Data and the digital economy. Research and analyse industry trends and developments to identify potential emerging issues and opportunities and ensure ICAEW support for members is best in class. Specific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs. The Head of Data Analytics and Tech candidate profile: The successful candidate will possess the following skills, attributes, and experience: A good standard of education along with a relevant professional qualification Subject matter expert in data analytics Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver Demonstrable public speaking and presentation skills Excellent inter-personal, negotiating and collaborative skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire the team under direction as well as wider stakeholders Commercially astute Proactive horizon scanner to identify potential threats, risks, emerging issues or opportunities in the use of data and the evolution of technology. For those that feel they match the job criteria, then please follow the URL to our vacancies page below and type in the job title " Head of Business" and follow the easy application process. 

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