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A growing professional services firm is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join its compliance-focused private client team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys managing their own portfolio, building long-term client relationships and taking ownership of complex private client tax work, particularly around trusts, estates, IHT, TRS and personal tax compliance . The role would suit someone already operating at Assistant Manager level or above who is ready for more ownership, broader client exposure and the chance to support the development of junior team members. The role You will manage a varied private client portfolio, acting as the main day-to-day contact and ensuring all compliance work is delivered accurately and on time. Typical work will include: - Managing a portfolio of private client, trust and estate tax cases - Preparing and reviewing Self Assessment tax returns - Handling trust and estate compliance matters, including TRS requirements - Supporting with IHT returns and related estate administration matters - Preparing CGT calculations and real-time CGT reporting where required - Reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team - Monitoring deadlines, workflow, WIP and billing across your portfolio - Identifying additional client needs and opportunities for wider advisory support - Supporting process improvements and the use of technology within the team - Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues - Liaising with internal advisory specialists where more complex planning work is required About you You will ideally have a strong background in private client tax compliance gained within an accountancy practice, tax advisory firm, legal/professional services environment or similar. The firm is particularly keen to speak with people who have hands-on experience across trusts, estates, TRS and IHT compliance , as this will form an important part of the portfolio. You will need: - A relevant tax or professional qualification, such as ATT, CTA, STEP, CA, ACCA or equivalent - Private client tax compliance experience at Assistant Manager level or above - Experience managing or supporting a client portfolio - Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, trusts and estates - Confidence dealing directly with clients - The ability to review work and support junior team members - Good organisation and deadline management skills - A practical, client-focused approach - Experience with estate administration or tax software such as CCH would be useful, but is not essential. Why this role? This is a chance to join a well-established, growing professional services business with a strong private client offering and a collaborative culture. You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue developing technically, while also supporting and mentoring others in the team. The firm offers: - Hybrid working - Flexible working culture - Private medical cover - Enhanced family leave - Pension and life assurance - Employee wellbeing support - Paid volunteering time - Ongoing training and career development This would be a good move for someone who enjoys private client tax, wants a role with genuine responsibility and is looking for a supportive environment where they can continue progressing.

Location: Hertfordshire/North London base, with regular UK travel Package: Competitive salary, performance-related bonus and car allowance Hours: Full-time Abbeygate Search is partnering with a growing international business that provides technology-led equipment and ongoing service solutions to major organisations across the UK. With significant growth anticipated over the coming years, the business is looking to appoint a Senior National Account Manager to take ownership of several of its most commercially important customer relationships. This is a high-profile role for someone who can operate comfortably with senior decision-makers while coordinating the operational detail required to deliver complex, multi-site customer programmes. You will have the opportunity to shape the national account approach, influence commercial strategy and play an important part in the company's continued UK expansion. The role You will: - Take commercial ownership of strategically important national customer accounts. - Build trusted relationships with procurement, commercial and operational leaders, including director and board-level contacts. - Create clear account strategies covering growth, retention and long-term partnership opportunities. - Lead negotiations around pricing, renewals, service agreements and longer-term commercial arrangements. - Identify opportunities to expand services, introduce additional solutions and support wider customer rollouts. - Deliver strategic account reviews, forecasts and performance updates internally and externally. - Work closely with service, installation, technical and operational teams to ensure successful customer delivery. - Act as a senior escalation point for significant commercial or service-related matters. - Monitor market developments and customer priorities, using that insight to inform commercial strategy. - Provide guidance and support to less experienced account-management colleagues where appropriate. - Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and relevant forums. What we are looking for You will need: - Strong experience managing large, complex national or strategic accounts. - A background in B2B equipment, technology, managed services or another solutions-led environment. - Experience working with major retail, hospitality or similarly complex multi-site customers. - A demonstrable record of negotiating high-value contracts, renewals and commercial agreements. - Strong commercial and financial understanding, with the ability to structure profitable long-term partnerships. - Confidence communicating and presenting at director and board level. - The ability to develop account strategy rather than simply maintain existing relationships. - Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder-management skills. - A proactive, self-sufficient approach and the ability to manage a valuable account portfolio with limited supervision. - A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally. Experience within sustainability, environmental services or a market undergoing regulatory change would be advantageous but is not essential. What is on offer - Competitive base salary. - Performance-related bonus or commission. - Company car or car allowance. - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. - Pension scheme. - A visible and influential position within a growing international business. - The opportunity to shape major national customer partnerships during an important period of expansion.

We are working with a well-established accountancy and advisory firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join its Glasgow team. This is a strong opportunity for a qualified audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, leading audit assignments and supporting the development of junior colleagues. The role would suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a varied portfolio and who enjoys being a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process. The firm works with a broad range of businesses, from owner-managed companies through to larger and more complex organisations. You would be joining a supportive team environment with a clear structure, good progression opportunities and a flexible approach to working. The role As Audit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales. Typical responsibilities will include: - Managing a portfolio of audit clients and building strong working relationships with key contacts - Planning, coordinating and reviewing audit assignments across a varied client base - Acting as a key contact for clients, providing clear communication throughout the audit process - Reviewing audit files and ensuring work is completed in line with relevant standards and internal quality procedures - Identifying technical matters during assignments and helping to resolve these appropriately - Monitoring budgets, timescales and job profitability, including identifying and addressing any overruns - Supporting, coaching and developing junior members of the audit team - Providing constructive feedback to colleagues and helping them progress technically and professionally - Working closely with senior colleagues and partners on client delivery, team development and wider departmental priorities - Contributing to new business activity, proposals or client pitches where required - Taking an active role in your own development and supporting continuous improvement across the team About you You will ideally be: - ACA, ACCA or CA qualified - Experienced in external audit within an accountancy practice environment - Confident managing a portfolio of clients and multiple assignments at the same time - Comfortable reviewing work and supporting more junior team members - Able to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders - Commercially aware, organised and able to manage deadlines effectively - Technically strong, with a good understanding of audit quality and professional standards What's on offer - Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 - Hybrid working, with a mix of office, client site and home working - Modern office environment - Varied client portfolio - Clear career development opportunities - Supportive and collaborative team culture - Strong benefits package, including pension, private medical cover, life assurance, enhanced family leave, wellbeing support, volunteering day, annual leave options and flexible working arrangements This is a great opportunity for an Audit Manager who is looking for a role offering autonomy, client exposure and long-term career development within a progressive professional services environment.

A well-established international consumer business is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant on a 12-14 month fixed-term contract. This is a broad and visible role within the European finance team, combining financial accounting, management reporting, commercial analysis and legal entity control. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, FP&A and operational teams across the UK and Europe. The position would suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, international and multi-entity environment. Key responsibilities - Take ownership of accounting and reporting for designated UK entities and a key European commercial channel. - Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts. - Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities within agreed deadlines. - Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations. - Investigate variances, unusual movements and potential accounting errors. - Coordinate year-end audit requirements and support the preparation of statutory accounts. - Maintain strong financial controls and support internal and external compliance requirements. - Review revenue, margin and associated commercial provisions. - Prepare accounting schedules covering areas such as returns, discounts, commissions, bad debt and deferred revenue. - Work with FP&A to understand budgets, forecasts and performance variances. - Analyse financial results and provide clear commentary to senior stakeholders. - Partner with sales, customer service, credit control and other operational teams. - Support the accounting and forecasting of corporate and head office costs. - Oversee relevant lease accounting, accruals and operational provisions. - Support and guide junior colleagues within the finance team. - Contribute to process improvements and wider finance projects. About you - Fully qualified accountant through ACCA, CIMA, ACA or an equivalent professional body. - Strong experience within management accounting, financial accounting or a similarly broad finance role. - Confident managing month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and audit requirements. - Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-currency or international organisation. - Strong understanding of financial controls and statutory reporting. - Comfortable interpreting financial information and explaining performance to non-finance stakeholders. - Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data. - Exposure to US GAAP, SOX, lease accounting, Oracle or Hyperion would be advantageous. - Experience within consumer products, wholesale, retail or ecommerce would be beneficial but is not essential. What is on offer - Salary of 65,000 to 72,000, depending on experience. - Performance-related bonus. - Hybrid and flexible working. - Generous annual leave allowance. - Professional development and mentoring opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded international organisation in a varied senior accounting role with genuine exposure across finance and the wider business.