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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Manager with an accountancy background, to join a well-established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants. This is a pivotal role, taking responsibility for the day-to-day operational & financial management of the practice. Working closely with the Directors, you will oversee compliance, systems, finance, administration and office operations while helping to drive continuous improvement across the firm.The Role - Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice and its support functions. - Manage operational processes, workflows and practice management systems. - Oversee the firm's internal finance function, including billing, credit control, payroll and VAT. - Ensure compliance with AML, GDPR, Health & Safety, ICAEW and other regulatory requirements. - Lead operational projects, system implementations and process improvements, including the adoption of AI and new technologies. - Manage supplier relationships, office facilities and IT providers. - Produce management information and operational reports for the Directors. - Support the management and development of administrative staff. The Successful Candidate - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification. - A minimum of three years' experience as a Practice Manager within a UK accountancy practice. - A strong understanding of the operational and regulatory requirements of an accountancy firm. - Experience managing compliance, office operations and practice management systems. - Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. - A proactive individual who enjoys improving systems, processes and efficiencies. What's on Offer - Generous salary - Performance-related bonus. - Flexible working hours with hybrid working available. - Generous holiday allowance with holiday purchase scheme. - Pension and life assurance. - Ongoing training and professional development. - A varied, responsible role with genuine autonomy. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. We respectfully ask that you do not apply if you require visa sponsorship, as applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.

A highly respected mid sized accountancy practice, based in Hertfordshire is looking to recruit an experienced client bookkeeper to join the team. Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely bookkeeping, VAT returns, assisting in the day-to-day operations of clients and if experienced, management accounts. This is a hybrid role offering the opportunity to work within a friendly and professional team.Key Responsibilities - Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients. - Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day bookkeeping queries. - Provide bookkeeping software support and training to clients where required. - Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements. - If experienced, preparing management accounts and reports/data. - Work with cloud-based and desktop accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and Dext. Experience & Qualifications - 3 years + bookkeeping experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or outsourcing environment. - Experience managing a portfolio of clients would be highly advantageous. - Experience preparing management accounts would be beneficial but is not essential. - Strong knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other cloud accounting software. - Excellent communication skills with a proactive and organised approach. We respectfully ask that you do not apply if you require visa sponsorship. Unfortunately, the firm is unable to provide sponsorship, and applications requiring sponsorship will not be processed as hundreds are being received. Thank you.

Senior Reporting Accountant - Real Estate Investment Consultancy We are working with a growing real estate investment and fund consultancy that is looking to appoint a technically strong Senior Reporting Accountant to join its London finance team. This is a broad, high-impact position offering significant autonomy and exposure across statutory reporting, technical accounting, financial controls and process improvement. The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of real estate and fund structures, partnering closely with financial controllers, senior leadership, external auditors and advisers. The role would particularly suit an ACA or CA-qualified accountant with a strong audit background who is looking to move from practice into a commercially focused finance environment, with immediate exposure to complex real estate and fund structures. Key Responsibilities - Lead the review of statutory financial statements across a portfolio of UK and offshore entities. - Ensure compliance with relevant reporting frameworks, including IFRS, FRS 102 and Jersey GAAP. - Coordinate external audits, manage information requests and support the resolution of technical queries. - Review accounting policies, disclosures and significant judgement areas, including investment property valuations, lease accounting and intercompany transactions. - Take ownership of the firm's ISAE 3402 assurance programme, including coordinating stakeholders, reviewing control findings and overseeing remediation activity. - Act as an internal technical accounting specialist, advising on complex and non-routine transactions. - Prepare technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for audit sign-off. - Monitor changes to financial reporting standards and assess their impact across the business. - Support accounting for acquisitions, disposals, development activity, debt restructurings and new entity onboarding. - Review quarterly management accounts and investor reporting to ensure accuracy and consistency. - Contribute to finance transformation and process improvement projects, with a focus on improving controls, data quality and reporting efficiency. - Support the evaluation and implementation of new finance systems and reporting tools. - Deliver technical training and support the professional development of ACA and ACCA trainees within the business. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will ideally have: - ACA, CA or equivalent professional qualification. - A strong audit background, ideally gained within a Big Four or top-tier accountancy firm. - Experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements under IFRS or FRS 102. - Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to research and document complex accounting matters. - Exposure to ISAE 3402 or wider controls assurance engagements would be highly advantageous. - Experience within real estate, investment funds, asset management or financial services would be beneficial, although strong technical candidates from other sectors will also be considered. - Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple entities, deadlines and stakeholders. - A proactive and commercially minded approach, with a genuine interest in improving processes and controls. - Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting and financial reporting systems. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and technically sophisticated real estate investment consultancy. The successful candidate will benefit from: - Exposure to a growing, multi-fund real estate investment business with a varied and technically interesting portfolio. - Significant autonomy and ownership from day one, with a clear path to taking on broader finance leadership responsibilities. - The opportunity to influence finance processes, systems and controls. - A collaborative and high-calibre finance environment. - A clear route towards broader finance leadership responsibilities. For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact the Absolute Recruit team.