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My client are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join their team. This role will involve liaising with Directors, Senior Managers, colleagues, and clients to ensure the effective preparation and delivery of accounts. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, prioritisation, and communication skills to the table, as well as a commitment to delivering high-quality service to clients. Key Responsibilities: - Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and others from both manual and electronic records. - Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate financial statements in accordance with regulations. - VAT Returns: Accurately prepare VAT returns using appropriate software for each client. - Tax Compliance: Ensure timely submission of accounts, tax returns, and VAT returns, and support the team to meet all deadlines. - Client Communication: Liaise with clients via email, phone, and in person to address any queries and gather information necessary for accounts preparation. - Taxation Queries: Work closely with the Manager to resolve any taxation-related queries. - Debt Collection: Review client debtor balances and assist with debt recovery efforts. - Business Growth: Promote additional services to both new and existing clients, contributing to fee growth. - Team Collaboration: Provide guidance and support to other accountants and trainees when necessary. - Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in improving business processes and services. - Personal Development: Take responsibility for your professional growth, including maintaining CPD requirements and engaging in 1:1 meetings to set and achieve personal and team goals. - Other Duties: Perform other tasks as requested by management. Skills & Qualifications: - Required: - AAT, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification (or studying towards). - Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. - Experience using accounting software (e.g., Iris). - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build client relationships and manage expectations. - Desirable: - Experience in managing a diverse client base, including sole traders and limited companies. - Previous exposure to VAT and tax return preparation. What We Offer: - Professional Growth: We encourage continual learning, providing opportunities for training and career advancement. - Work Environment: A supportive and collaborative team environment. - Client Interaction: Exposure to a variety of clients and industries, offering opportunities to expand your professional network. If you're passionate about accounting and client service, and looking for a role where you can grow and contribute to the success of the business, we'd love to hear from you!

Are you an experienced Payroll Clerk looking for a role with flexibility and a supportive team? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice for an experienced Payroll Clerk to join their busy payroll team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls while working in a friendly environment that offers genuine career development. The Role You'll be responsible for processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a range of clients, ensuring payrolls are completed accurately, on time and in line with current HMRC legislation. Key Responsibilities - Processing multiple client payrolls. - Managing starters, leavers, salary changes and statutory payments. - Submitting RTI returns to HMRC. - Administering Auto Enrolment pensions. - Producing payroll reports and year-end documentation. - Responding to client payroll queries. - Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with current legislation. About You You'll have: - A minimum of 3 years' payroll experience. - Previous experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau (preferred). - Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, RTI and Auto Enrolment. - Experience using payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll, IRIS or Moneysoft. - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. What's on Offer? - Competitive salary depending on experience. - Flexible working hours with part-time applications welcomed. - Company pension. - Generous holiday entitlement. - Ongoing training and development. - Friendly, supportive working environment. - Career progression opportunities. If you're looking for a flexible payroll role with an established and growing accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

We're looking for an organised and proactive Rota & Staff Engagement Coordinator to join a growing organisation supporting children and young people through specialist programmes. This is a varied role combining workforce planning, rota management and staff engagement. You'll take ownership of scheduling, ensuring services are fully staffed while building positive relationships with colleagues across the organisation. Key Responsibilities - Manage workforce scheduling using a digital rota system. - Produce and maintain staff rotas well in advance. - Ensure staffing levels meet operational and safeguarding requirements. - Monitor workforce capacity and identify future staffing needs. - Coordinate cover for sickness, annual leave and emergency absences. - Advertise available shifts and encourage early uptake. - Build strong relationships with operational managers and frontline staff. - Act as the main point of contact for rota-related queries. - Maintain accurate staff records, training and availability. - Produce rota and workforce reports. - Identify opportunities to improve workforce planning and efficiency. - Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery. About You - Previous experience managing staff rotas or workforce scheduling. - Excellent organisational and planning skills. - Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. - Able to prioritise multiple tasks and work to deadlines. - Confident using Microsoft Office and digital scheduling systems. - High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. - A proactive, positive and team-focused approach. Desirable - Experience within education, childcare, health, social care or community services. - Experience coordinating casual or sessional staff. - Knowledge of workforce planning and safeguarding requirements. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional operational support, enjoy building strong working relationships and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and is focused on achieving cash collection targets. Key Responsibilities - Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. - Build and maintain positive customer relationships to maximise cash collection. - Record invoice queries accurately and liaise with internal teams to ensure prompt resolution. - Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment commitments. - Process debit and credit card payments. - Support cash forecasting by recording payment promises and collection activity. - Work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve complex accounts and improve collection performance. - Prioritise workloads to meet financial targets while delivering excellent customer service. - Assist with ad hoc finance duties as required. About You - Minimum of two years' experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role. - Proven track record of meeting collection targets and reducing aged debt. - Strong communication and negotiation skills with a professional telephone manner. - Experience using finance systems to maintain accurate customer records. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. - Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. - Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. - A proactive, positive team player with a flexible approach. Previous experience managing high-value or high-volume accounts, advanced Excel skills, and experience supporting process improvements would be advantageous but are not essential. If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

On behalf of our client, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice, we are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Clerk to join their friendly and professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with a minimum of three years' payroll experience who is looking to join a supportive practice where they can develop their career while managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls. The Role As Payroll Clerk, you will be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service for a portfolio of clients, ensuring payrolls are processed correctly and on time while providing an excellent level of customer service. Key Responsibilities - Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients. - Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments. - Calculating and processing SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP and other statutory payments. - Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC. - Managing Auto Enrolment pension duties and pension submissions. - Producing payslips, payroll reports and year-end documentation. - Responding to payroll queries from clients in a professional and timely manner. - Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and within strict deadlines. - Maintaining payroll records in accordance with GDPR and current legislation. - Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and HMRC guidance. About You The successful candidate will have: - A minimum of three years' payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau. - A sound understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes. - Experience using payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll, IRIS or Moneysoft. - Knowledge of RTI submissions and Auto Enrolment pensions. - Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills. - The ability to manage multiple client payrolls and prioritise workload effectively. - Excellent communication and customer service skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Desirable - CIPP qualification or working towards one. - Experience with CIS payrolls and director payrolls. - Knowledge of pension administration. What's on Offer? - Competitive salary, dependent on experience. - Company pension. - Generous holiday entitlement. - Ongoing training and professional development. - Career progression opportunities. - A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment. - Flexible or hybrid working arrangements, where applicable. If you're an experienced Payroll Clerk looking to join a respected accountancy practice where your skills will be recognised and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a well-established and growing FMCG business, for an experienced HR Coordinator to join their team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused HR professional with payroll experience to support the delivery of HR operations across the full employee lifecycle. Working closely with the senior HR lead, you will ensure payroll is processed accurately, compliantly, and on time while providing effective HR administration support within a fast-paced operational environment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative organisation that values professionalism, integrity, care, and continuous improvement. About the Company My client is a long-established, family-run FMCG business with approximately 90 employees across multiple UK locations. The organisation operates within a fast-paced environment, providing distribution, warehousing, fulfilment, and logistics services to customers across the UK. The business is committed to delivering excellent service while maintaining a strong people-focused culture. Key Responsibilities - Maintain accurate and confidential employee records across HR systems, ensuring compliance and data integrity. - Coordinate onboarding activities, including contracts, right-to-work checks, system access, and inductions. - Manage employee lifecycle administration, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, and employee records. - Support recruitment activity, including advertising, interview coordination, offers, references, and pre-employment checks. - Prepare HR documentation, correspondence, contracts, variations, and employee letters. - Support managers with HR processes, documentation, and HR system usage. - Assist with employee relations processes, including meeting preparation and accurate note-taking. - Support HR reporting, audits, compliance checks, and policy administration. - Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience. - Process accurate weekly and monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees. - Validate payroll inputs including hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory payments. - Maintain payroll records and process payroll changes including starters, leavers, and amendments. - Produce payroll reports, payslips, and supporting payroll documentation. - Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries. - Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, including HMRC requirements, pensions, statutory payments, and National Minimum Wage. Skills & Experience - Previous experience within an HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, or HR & Payroll support role. - Hands-on payroll processing experience for both hourly and salaried employees. - Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HR compliance requirements. - Experience within FMCG, logistics, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment is desirable. - Strong administration, organisation, and attention to detail skills. - Experience using HR systems and payroll software; Sage Payroll and Sage HR are desirable. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. - Professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information. - CIPD qualification or working towards one is desirable. Personal Attributes - Proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused. - Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Comfortable working in a growing and changing environment. - Interested in continuous improvement and smarter ways of working. - Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement.