Total 34 Manager level Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Greater London, EC2M4TR

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Term: Permanent
Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.
Salary: £65,087 - £68,513 per annum, based on experience


What exactly will you be doing?

As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead our procurement function, aligning activities with organisational goals while ensuring transparency, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships and drive compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Your role will be pivotal in professionalising our procurement processes and balancing strategic vision with operational excellence. This role sits with the Performance and Transformation portfolio and reports into Finance Director.

Major objectives 



Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy
Identify and deliver cost savings without compromising quality
Enhance supplier relationship management and performance
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
Lead and develop the procurement team to achieve operational excellence
Drive innovation in procurement processes and systems


What are we looking for?



We are seeking a highly experienced procurement professional with a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS qualification and a proven track record in senior procurement roles. You should excel in negotiation, contract management and strategic sourcing. We value someone who can balance short-term gains with long-term strategic goals, demonstrate commercial acumen and effectively influence at all levels of the organisation. A proactive 'can-do' attitude, analytical thinking, and a passion for procurement excellence are essential for success in this role.



What are the benefits?



At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:



Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle2Work scheme and much more.


Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 26 November 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.



It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.



We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.



Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!



Interested?



To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.

Join us as a Behavioural Risk & Applied Empirical Science Audit Manager

• In this key role, you’ll be focussing on driving the adoption of empirical scientific research methods within the NatWest Behavioural Risk team and wider Internal Audit sector
• You’ll be responsible for leading and managing data science and behavioural science colleagues, and you’ll shape and lead high profile evidence-based and data-led pieces of insight, providing assurance to senior executives on our assets and sustainability
• This role offers a great platform to build your leadership profile as you shape a high performing and vibrant team culture

What you’ll do

As a Behavioural Risk & Applied Empirical Science Audit Manager, you’ll collaborate with audit experts to understand critical business assurance and sustainability questions. You’ll work closely with a diverse group of talented and accomplished behavioural and data scientists, identifying opportunities for innovation, gathering resources and owning implementation.

You’ll also:

• Guide more junior colleagues in designing feasible research approaches, as well as in executing and interpreting insights
• Develop and manage effective stakeholder relationships and act as first point of contact when leading reviews
• Stay on top of latest applied empirical science methods and applications, as well as analysis and workflow management technology
• Stay at the forefront of empirical social science behavioural insight, sharing knowledge where possible

The skills you’ll need:

We’re looking for someone with extensive relevant technical and research leadership experience. You’ll hold an academic degree in a social science discipline, with a strong quantitative analysis element, or you’ll have a proven equivalent track record.

You’ll also have experience in empirical social science design and execution, covering statistics, causal inference and data science. Knowledge of large-scale business data handling such as databases and SQL would be beneficial, as would an understanding of retail banking, financial markets and code development and quality assurance practices such as Git, GitLab and GitHub.

In addition to this, we’re looking for:

• Enterprise level coding experience including object-oriented programming, ideally using Python
• Experience in drawing conclusions from different primary and secondary data sources
• Clear, concise and compelling communication skills to inspire others, maintain momentum and ensure work completion
• Experience role-modelling, supporting and supervising through coaching, feedback and development
• The entrepreneurial skills, resilience, drive and enthusiasm to develop your skill set and innovate

Your new company
I have been approached by a global consulting firm which have rapidly expanded over the last couple of years. Due to this, they are looking to build an internal audit function.


Your new role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will get the chance to steer the function from a global context. This role provides a unique opportunity to create and implement your own policies and procedures whilst also creating the annual audit plans.
This greenfield position will likely change into the Head of Internal Audit and Compliance within the coming years.


What you'll need to succeed

• Well-rounded experience across internal audit and compliance.
• Previous experience within a professional services organisation is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities

What you need to do now


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Accounting Manager

Inside IR35 - Hybrid (Occasional travel to site in Manchester)

We're looking for an Accounting Manager to join one of our prestigious clients located in Manchester. You will help enable commercial decision-making that drives the performance for the retail business area, look to you to support the delivery of high-profile continuous improvement projects and provide valuable insights (based on financial data) to spot potential risks and opportunities.

What you'll do

• Provide robust financial control over the monthly management accounts; making sure that deadlines are met and delivered to a high standard
• Provide financial support to the relevant budget owners; helping to ensure the accuracy of performance results that directly impact decision-making

• Strong large data reconciliation skills to support reconciliations analysts with variances.
• Provide flexibility to assist wider team as required such as any project work and other key deadlines.

This role would suit people who have

• an ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualification, preferable with relevant post qualified commercial experience
• previous experience of retail online
• outstanding communication skills, with the confidence to engage with colleagues at various levels of the business.
• the confidence to influence others, and challenge when necessary.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please do not hesitate to call me on 0161 601 3346.

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Head of Management Accounting and Financial Reporting

The role

Are you looking for a role where you can apply your financial skills and experience to drive forward the financial planning and reporting function within a public body?

If so, you may be interested in becoming an essential part of our finance and procurement leadership team here at the GMC.

The Head of Management Accounting and Financial Reporting will lead the management accounting function and be responsible for:

• l fulfilling all aspects of the annual accounting cycle
• l co-ordinating all financial and statutory reporting, including compiling the financial statements
• l ensure that high quality financial advice and support is provided to each directorate and supports the GMC's strategic and operational needs.

The person

We are looking for someone who has full membership of an accounting body recognised by the Financial Reporting Council, has excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, and has significant experience within a management accounting function. As the scope of the role is wide ranging, experience as a Financial Controller or similar position would be beneficial.

We work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

The benefits

You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

To find out more please click here.

How to apply for the role

Please provide a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the essential skills for the role, which are listed in the job description. You should also include a paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for the role.

We recommend no more than 2 sides of A4 for the covering letter, but it can be more if required.

We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

If you do not provide all the above, we will not be able to progress your application and your application could be withdrawn.

Diversity and inclusive

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.

Full time working hours (35 hours Monday to Friday). Flexible working options will be considered on request.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new firm
Thismarket leading and longstanding accountancy practice, with a large nationalpresence across the UK and Ireland is seeking to appoint a new audit andaccounts manager into their head office in Manchester. This role has comearound following an extended period of company growth and expansion within thelower levels of the audit and accounts department, presenting an excellentopportunity for an ambitious manager to add value, bring new ideas and taketheir career to the next level. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for acandidate seeking to join a firm that is innovatively led by a group of expertsin their field, helping to develop your career as an audit and accountsprofessional.
Your new role
As an audit and accounts manager, you will be responsible for taking an active role in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion. Your day-to-day duties will include being heavily involved in leading and managing audits, completing tricky and complex areas of fieldwork, as well as finalising concluding reports. You will be preparing/reviewing statutory and management accounts for a varying portfolio of clients as well as VAT and tax returns. Additionally, you will take the lead in the coaching of juniors and seniors, reviewing their audit and accounts work whilst providing valuable insights to clients. Alongside carrying out this high-quality audit and accounts work, you will receive continuous support throughout your role, reporting to senior managers surrounding your progress and audit work.
What you'll need to succeed
Thisorganisation is seeking a professional audit and accounts manager with extensive experienceworking in an audit team within a practice carrying out high-quality auditwork. Experience in all three aspects of an audit and plenty of exposure tocoaching junior/senior members will allow you to be successful in this job. You will be ACA/ ACCA qualified. The organisation is looking for anindividual with excellent interpersonal and managerial skills with a strongcommitment to providing professional excellence to help you to build strongclient relationships, as well as good analytical review skills.
What you'll get in return
ThisManchester based audit manager job is an excellent opportunity to join atop 20 accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professionaldevelopment by utilising your personal skill set to add value to the firm,whilst also providing ample growth opportunities. The firm is currently in theprocess of undergoing change and acquisition which should make the firm a top10 in the near future. The organisation will offer you a competitive salarythat is reflective of your experience and qualifications which includes agenerous holiday package and other benefits reflective of a top 20 firm. Additionally, the package offers an array of schemes and internalbenefits, including hybrid and flexible working hours
What you need to do now
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Your new firm
Thismarket leading and longstanding accountancy practice, with a large nationalpresence across the UK and Ireland is seeking to appoint a new audit managerinto their head office in Manchester. This role has come around following anextended period of company growth and expansion within the lower levels of theaudit department, presenting an excellent opportunity for an ambitious managerto add value, bring new ideas and take their career to the next level. Overall,this is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking to join a firm that isinnovatively led by a group of experts in their field, helping to develop yourcareer as an audit professional.
Your new role
As an audit manager, you will be responsible for taking an active role in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion. Your day-to-day duties will include being heavily involved in leading and managing audits, completing tricky and complex areas of fieldwork, as well as finalising concluding reports. Additionally, you will take the lead in the coaching of juniors and seniors, reviewing their audit work whilst providing valuable insights to clients. Alongside carrying out this high-quality audit work, you will receive continuous support throughout your role, reporting to senior managers surrounding your progress and audit work.
What you'll need to succeed
This organisation is seeking a professional audit manager with extensive experience working in an audit team within a practice carrying out high-quality audit work. Experience in all three aspects of an audit and plenty of exposure to coaching junior/senior members will allow you to be successful in this job role. You will be ACA/ ACCA qualified. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and managerial skills with a strong commitment to providing professional excellence to help you to build strong client relationships, as well as good analytical review skills.
What you'll get in return
ThisManchester-based audit manager job is an excellent opportunity to join aTop 20 accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professionaldevelopment by utilising your personal skill set to add value to the firm,whilst also providing ample growth opportunities. The firm is currently in theprocess of undergoing change and acquisition which should make the firm a top10 in the near future. The organisation will offer you a competitive salarythat is reflective of your experience and qualifications which includes agenerous holiday package and other benefits typical of a top 20 firm. Additionally, the package offers an array of schemes and internalbenefits, including hybrid and flexible working hours.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 237 3388.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Program Manager to lead our Quarterly Investment Reporting (QIR) program. In this pivotal role, you will ensure effective project governance and facilitate communication between key stakeholders while managing development resources based in Helsinki and Poland.

Key Responsibilities:Main Stakeholders:

• Work alongside the Performance Monitoring Team
• Engage with Financial Controllers for Fund Accounting

Team Management:

• Oversee development resources across both onshore and offshore teams
• Guide a Business Analyst (BA) to ensure project alignment and effective communication

Project Governance:

• Regularly report to and engage with steering committees
• Create and manage comprehensive project reports and plans

Workstreams:
You will be responsible for two main workstreams:

• Back End Development
• Front End Development

Candidate Profile:Attributes:

• Proactive mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple moving parts effectively
• Experience working collaboratively with developers; while a technical background is not required, you should have sufficient knowledge to engage with them effectively

Experience:

• Familiarity with QIR or similar client reporting initiatives
• Experience with low code/no code automation is preferred
• Private Equity (PE) experience is advantageous
• Essential: Fund accounting experience

Project Timeline and Details:

• Current Project:
  Focused on enhancing our Quarterly Investment Reporting (QIR) efforts
• Systems Used:
  In-house built system utilizing the Neptune automation tool
• Current Phase:
  Data reconciliation for Fund Accounting

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days a week in our London office

Compensation:

• Rate: £800 per day inside IR35 via umbrella
• Duration: Initial 6 months

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

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Your new firm
This longstanding accountancy and business advisory firm, with a large national presence is seeking to appoint a Senior Audit Manager to join their already large and established audit team based in Manchester City Centre. This Senior Audit Manager job within the not-for-profit team is vacant due to an extended period of company growth, as well as succession plans within the firm. This presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive and ambitious individual to take their career to the next level, working alongside and reporting to some of the industry's highly renowned Audit Partners. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for an experienced Senior Audit Manager who is looking to continue to work in the not-for-profit space, with a portfolio ready to be handed over from day 1, at a firm that truly values its workforce, making your career a priority and ensuring you develop as an audit professional.
Your new role
As a Senior Audit Manager in the not-for-profit team, you will be responsible for:

• Managing an already large portfolio of not-for-profit clients, with an opportunity for that portfolio to continue to expand in time.
• Get involved in the strategic planning of your team as well as the wider audit business, where you will be encouraged to bring your ideas to the table.
• Pitching for work, and getting involved in business development and networking opportunities.
• You will lead the planning and decision-making of the engagements within your portfolio.
• Managing a portfolio, you will ensure you are building solid client relationships, as well as looking at opportunities to add value with other services areas from across the firm. Therefore, collaboration across the firm's departments will be vital to your individual role and the firm's development.
• Looking at ways to improve audit efficiencies, and improve internal processes at all times.
• Reviewing your team's work, giving constructive feedback where appropriate.
• Coaching and training will be an important part of your role, to ensure the development of the trainees within your own direct team and the wider audit division.
• Working closely with the Audit Directors and Partners, you will receive continuous support throughout your role and will be part of the team's wider succession plans.

What you'll need to succeed
This firm is looking to appoint a Senior Audit Manager who demonstrates the following:

• A desire to specialise in a portfolio that is wholly not-for-profit. You may already have a mixed portfolio with some NFP experience, or delivering on a specialised portfolio already.
• Looking to excel in your career - there will be a progression pathway ahead of you from day 1.
• You must display leadership qualities, and have excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop both internal and external relationships.
• You must have strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills to complete reviews, ensuring you adhere to financial regulations and standards.
• You must display a strong commitment to providing professional excellence to help you to build strong client relationships.
• You will be ACA/ ACCA qualified.
• The ideal candidate will be willing to learn and expand upon their own skills as an audit professional, as there will be plenty of opportunity to develop both soft and technical skills throughout your journey with this accountancy firm.

What you'll get in return
This Manchester-based senior audit manager job is an excellent opportunity to join an already large and established audit team, within a growing accountancy firm that will give you exposure to a fantastic portfolio of clients in the not-for-profit industry, whilst working in a people-positive environment. You will have a career pathway laid out in front of you from day 1. You will work with a supportive network Directors and Partners who are willing you to succeed and are invested in your career development. Additionally, this firm will offer you a competitive salary that is reflective of your experience and qualifications, which includes a healthy holiday package, as well as an array of schemes and internal benefits, focusing on flexibility and health, with an excellent hybrid working policy that will prioritise your work-life balance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
A renowned and long-established firm of Chartered Accountants are looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager in North Manchester. This firm has a presence across the North West, and works with a varied client base from start-up businesses and entrepreneurs up to large groups. This is a fantastic opportunity that offers a genuine pathway of progression for the right candidate.

Your new role
You will work alongside the Audit Manager and Audit Partner to complete Audit engagements for a variety of businesses in your portfolio. This will involve planning and leading audits through to completion, as well as supervising and mentoring the junior members of the team when on site, and in the office.
Additionally, you will prepare accounts for non-audit clients, and be the main point of contact for your clients across both Accounts and Audit.
This role is ideally 50% Audit and 50% Accounts, which will change throughout the year depending on client deadlines.
You will also have the opportunity to work with the wider businesses Audit team, working on larger, more complex multinational audit engagements which will be excellent exposure.

What you'll need to succeed
It's important that you are a driven individual, and someone who wants real ownership over their work, whilst caring about the quality of work that is delivered to your client base.
You must have experience of planning and leading audits within general practice, as well as working with the wider team to support and mentor trainees and juniors coming through. You must have excellent communication and rapport-building skills, as well as be a commercially minded individual.

What you'll get in return
This is a supportive and friendly working environment that can offer you varied work, alongside an excellent career path for the right individual.
The company offers a range of fantastic benefits, which include a 35-hour working week, 25 days holiday with the option to buy and sell extra holidays.
Wider benefits also include payment of professional subscriptions, life assurance and funded salary events.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Natasha Illingworth at Hays Manchester now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
This longstanding accountancy and business advisory firm, with a large national presence, is seeking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join their already large and established audit team based in Manchester City Centre. This Audit Manager job is ideal for someone who is looking to specialise in a not-for-profit portfolio and is vacant due to an extended period of company growth, as well as succession plans within the firm. This presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive and ambitious individual to take their career to the next level, working alongside and reporting to some of the industry's highly renowned Audit Partners. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for an experienced Audit Manager who is looking to continue to develop in the not-for-profit space, with a portfolio ready to be handed over from day 1, at a firm that truly values its workforce, making your career a priority and ensuring you develop as an audit professional.
Your new role
As an Audit Manager in the not-for-profit team, you will be responsible for:

• Managing an already large portfolio of not-for-profit clients, with an opportunity for that portfolio to continue to expand in time.
• Get involved in the strategic planning of your team as well as the wider audit business, where you will be encouraged to bring your ideas to the table.
• You will lead the planning and decision-making of the engagements within your portfolio.
• Managing a portfolio, you will ensure you are building solid client relationships, as well as looking at opportunities to add value with other services areas from across the firm. Therefore, collaboration across the firm's departments will be vital to your individual role and the firm's development.
• Looking at ways to improve audit efficiencies, and improve internal processes at all times.
• Reviewing your team's work, giving constructive feedback where appropriate.
• Coaching and training will be an important part of your role, to ensure the development of the trainees within your own direct team and the wider audit division.
• Working closely with the Audit Partners, you will receive continuous support throughout your role and will be part of the team's wider succession plans.

What you'll need to succeed
This firm is looking to appoint an Audit Manager who demonstrates the following:

• A desire to specialise in a portfolio that is wholly not-for-profit. You may already have a mixed portfolio with some NFP experience, or delivering on a specialised portfolio already.
• Looking to excel in your career - there will be a progression pathway ahead of you from day 1.
• You must display leadership qualities, and have excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop both internal and external relationships.
• You must have strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills to complete reviews, ensuring you adhere to financial regulations and standards.
• You must display a strong commitment to providing professional excellence to help you to build strong client relationships,
• You will be ACA/ ACCA qualified
• The ideal candidate will be willing to learn and expand upon their own skills as an audit professional, as there will be plenty of opportunity to develop both soft and technical skills throughout your journey with this accountancy firm.

What you'll get in return
This Manchester-based audit manager job is an excellent opportunity to join an already large and established audit team, within a growing accountancy firm that will give you exposure to a fantastic portfolio of clients in the not-for-profit industry, whilst working in a people-positive environment. You will have a career pathway laid out in front of you from day 1. You will work with a supportive network of Directors and Partners who are willing you to succeed and are invested in your career development. Additionally, this firm will offer you a competitive salary that is reflective of your experience and qualifications, which includes a healthy holiday package, as well as an array of schemes and internal benefits, focusing on flexibility and health, with an excellent hybrid working policy that will prioritise your work-life balance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
They combine having a large company footprint with a small company ethos, providing their customers and employees with a unique experience. Their decentralised nature means they have close to 100 subsidiaries internationally and are more adaptable than their competition. They focus on the logistics and manufacturing space but have a wide presence touching on areas such as life sciences and retail.

Your new role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will get the chance to report directly to the Head of Internal Audit. You will be tasked with a wide range of audit engagements, these being operational and financial. You will get the chance to advise the subsidiaries and make sure they are staying up to group standards.
This role provides a unique level of variety that most FTSE 100 companies would not be able to provide.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
• 3 or more years experience in industry.
• Willingness to travel internationally, up to 40%.
• Experience within a manufacturing or logistics business is desirable.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
This UK leading Accountancy Firm with an impressive flagship office based in Manchester City Centre is looking to appoint an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior Manager to their growing team. You will join a dynamic, forward-thinking and technology-embracing firm who are looking to continue to solidify their presence in Manchester, but also the wider North West business. This is a Top 20 firm offers a market leading benefits package, as well as career opportunities both internally, and in future across the wider business.

Your new role
Working closely with the Partners, you will lead and oversee a sector-agnostic corporate client portfolio, ensuring regulatory requirements and professional standards are adhered to.
You will continue to develop and maintain client relationships, being a true business adviser for all matters relating to your portfolio.
You will act as a leader to your team of 30+ Audit & Accounts staff, which ranges from apprentices through to managers within the team.
You will be responsible for on the job coaching and training, highlighting areas for continuous development, and being the go-to technical lead when required.
Reporting directly to the Partners, you will regularly collaborate with colleagues across the firm to recognise cross-selling opportunities within other departments.
Additionally, you will have an impact on the firm's vision, and you will have the opportunity to bring both your experience and ideas to the table as the firm undergoes a continuous transformation project.
You will get involved in business development, attend networking events, and be able to identify areas for potential opportunity and growth in the market.

What you'll need to succeed
Client service will be at the heart of everything you do, so stakeholder management and exceptional communication is essential.
You will be a highly experienced Audit & Accounts Manager, ready to take that next as an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager, or be a current Senior Manager who is looking to grow into this opportunity as the firm continues to develop and enhance.
You will have excellent staff management experience, and be able to lead and coach through members of your team at varying levels of experience.
Acting as the main point of contact for your portfolio, you must be able to build a strong rapport with your clients and ensure you are able to enhance your delivery and service to meet their financial requirements.
As an ACCA or ACA Qualified Accountant, you will have a strong track record of delivering in this role, as well as a forward-thinking and strategic mindset to support the business as it continues to thrive.
You must have a dynamic, flexible and open-minded approach as the business continues to solidify itself in the market, both across the UK and in Manchester.

What you'll get in return
You will join an already established Audit & Accounts team, but one that is continuing to grow organically due to continued growth.
Flexible working and hybrid work policies are available to take advantage of, as well as a benefits package reflective of a Top 20 firm.
You will also have unrivalled progression opportunities as both your role and the firm continue to develop.
You will work closely with a team of Partners who are supportive and highly experienced.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us Natasha Illingworth at Hays Public Practice in Manchester.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we have since grown into an organisation with over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. We are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale, and supported housing. We also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
It is really important to us that you share and reflect our values making sure our customers receive a dependable and localised service.
Wande Finance Vision – “To provide consistent, excellent, and good value financial services to internal and external customers.”

A day in the life:
You will:

Report to the Assistant Director of Financial Services, providing adhoc support as required
provide cover to the Finance Manager – Management Accounting as required. The Finance Manager for Management Accounting will also provide covering support as required
ensure the Transactions team have support where required for Accounts Payable, Banking and Rent accounting
contribute to project working groups as required with the wider business
ensure all Financial accounting systems are providing accurate and reliable data
ensure that the trial balance is reconciled for annual financial statements
prepare the annual FVA submission file
prepare returns or surveys for NROSH, The ONS or FCA
ensure that value for money calculations are accurate
supervise the Financial officers responsible for AP and Rents processing
ensure the AP team process invoices efficiently and in line with Wandle Policiesensure all reconciliations for Banks, Rents, AP and AR are completed each period in a timely manner
provide relevant AR reporting to support credit control processes
provide reporting to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in accordance with policy
work with the Governance Transition Manager to ensure successful implementation of the Dynamics/Redkite automated rent uplift solution
lead on regular training of Social Rent Accounting (Formula rent, affordable rents, etc.)
lead the budgeting process for annual rent increases
ensure accuracy of rental transactions and rental accounts within the Dynamics system
input to the year end and internal audit process as required, producing data flows and trails to support all areas of reporting
be a key part of ensuring systems work within the Finance Team
ensure the data set is consistently allocated at property and scheme level
summarise reporting on a development-by-development basis
enhance budget detail and monthly comparisons to actuals.


What you’ll need:

An attention to detail
Experience of reporting within the Social Housing sector with an understanding of the technical accounting and reporting requirements this entails
Be fully qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all staff
Proven experience in innovation and use of technology
Experience to continually drive and advance system improvement programmes within Finance
Setting and delivering to timetables as well as understanding of appropriate internal controls
Experience at operating at a senior level and to give confidence to the business that Finance data is robust, accurate and reliable
Strong collaborative skills to navigate the wider teams to deliver for our customer


What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and supporting statement on no more than two sides of A4 ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have” section set out in role profile by 28 August 2024.
Please also note that ahead of the final stage interviews you will be asked to undertake a number of online tests/assessments.
For more information about Wandle, including our corporate strategy, click here: https://www.wandle.com/careers/

Your new company
You will be joining a leading FMCG company with an excellent reputation for its outstanding working environment and culture. The company is growing at an excellent rate and is developing its SSC footprint ahead of additional investment to support its growth plans across existing and new markets, alongside a large transformation project.

Your new role
You will be initially tasked to drive best practice across the business, working on standardising controls, processes and management reporting across multiple legal entities. You will drive strategic direction and operational leadership to achieve efficiency and success. This will include building a robust, disciplined control framework and service delivery model, whilst maintaining a continuous environment of improvement by setting performance goals within the team. You will be the key decision maker in defining new ways of working alongside the Director of SSC and driving best practice around behaviours and the culture.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with previous experience of dealing within large complex accounting structures within a Share Service Centre which has gone through change and/or transformation. You will need to have strong communication skills and be able to adapt and communicate with colleagues/stakeholders at various levels. You'll have a strong personality, produce competency and behaviour frameworks, with the ability to influence and drive decisions in a large finance team.

What you'll get in return
You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £130k + car and bonus. This is alongside a very strong benefits package, including a leading benefits package. The business offers a very flexible hybrid model and brilliant career progression opportunities. You'll be joining a well renowned business with a large finance function based in Manchester, with the office being nearby to public transport, restaurants, shops and local amenities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk