Due to continued growth in the Midlands office, our client are recruiting a qualified Audit Senior to join their team. You will be responsible for the delivery of client based assignments, ensuring the team's audit work and reporting is of high quality. This role will include leading and coaching team members as well as managing relationships with clients. The person in this role will also contribute to the success of our business unit, which will involve wider business and people development. There will be opportunity to work on advisory engagements, on both our audit and non-audit clients. Responsibilities Assists in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement. Predominant amount of time will be spent off-site at clients' premises. Identifies risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Identify and understand client needs, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree client needs and potential solutions with managers. Active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office. Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities Requirements Newly Qualified ACA/ICAS Qualified Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends Sector experience Experience with listed clients Experience with SME & OMB's Please forward your CV to to discuss this in more detail. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

AJ Chambers are working with a well-established independent firm of chartered accountants who are looking to recruit a new S enior Accountant to join their relaxed office in Richmond due to a large number of acquisitions. If you are an ambitious individual looking to pursue a new role in your career with a very competitive package, and are looking for opportunities to progress within your new role, then this job may be for you. Roles and Responsibilities Statutory accounts production for limited companies and sole traders Corporation tax computations Partnership tax and personal tax returns Able to form good relationships with both clients and colleagues Efficient with Bookkeeping VAT Returns Qualities and Qualifications 1-3 years' experience working within practice AAT Qualified or ACCA/ACA studier Ability to work efficiently to strict deadlines Exemplary team player with a positive, client focused attitude Excellent communication skills If you would like to be part of a team who constantly strives to exceed our clients' expectations by delivering a high quality, client focused service then all you need to do is apply directly or contact Jessica Hawes at AJ Chambers . If you believe you possess many of the above qualities but do not wish to apply for this role, do get in touch to enable us to find you a more suited job role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a fast growing Distribution Company, they are looking to recruit an ambitious, assertive Finance Executive. This role is on a 3 months temp basis with a permanent contract for the right candidate. You will be joining a busy, energetic team, will have a good knowledge within accounts, strong management skills and well organised. The role will be suited to an experienced Accounts Assistant who has completed or is studying AAT or above, with a minimum of 4 years experience. The main focus of this role is to deliver exceptional customer service both internally, by supporting the team and also externally to clients. You will liaise with both external suppliers and internal clients, to help support the successful arrangements customers. You will be responsible for fully representing the companies' service ethic at all times and working within our expected framework of values and behaviours. Key skills required for this role will include: Supporting the Office Manager in the production of financial information Analysis for both internal and external reporting requirements Preparation and posting of journal entries Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations Calculation and posting of accruals and prepayments Preparation of mid-month estimates including commentary surrounding variances Preparation of month end figures including commentary surrounding variances/trial balance Calculation of VAT return for review and submission by Management Accountant Production of ad-hoc financial analysis and reports Preparation of financial data to be used in budgets and forecasts Preparation of monthly P&Ls Cash Flows Liaising with auditors at year end Payroll (advantageous) Key attributes include: - AAT or Part Qualified - Previous transactional experience - Sage (Advantageous) - Keen eye for detail - Good team player The successful candidate will be EXCEL proficient, able to learn new software packages quickly, however some training will be given. If you consider yourself a team player with a good personality, strong working ethics and values, would like an attractive salary, in addition you will benefit from a pension contribution after 3 months qualifying period with along with other benefits. Flexible working hour requests can also be considered, with free parking and working with a genuinely friendly, fun bunch. P)ease apply with an updated CV if you think you fit the bill.

PwC is driving major change across information and cyber security by building a centralized model to provide security services across the entire member firm network. Mandated at the network level, Network Information Security (NIS) operates outside Information Technology (IT) and is responsible for this major program initiative, from definition of the security strategy to execution of the global Cyber Readiness Program, moving from local to centralized services. Our mission is to identify, control and reduce the attack surface across the member firm network while increasing our adversaries' cost of attack. In order to deliver the Cyber Readiness Program the NIS team is structured into the following Pillars: Information Security Risk and Compliance (ISRC) Chief Information Security Office (CISO) Security Architecture, Engineering, Innovation and Transformation (SAEIT) Cyber Security Services Strategy and Alliances Chief of Staff NIS is building the first global cyber security function at PwC. Our mission protects 300,000 PwC members across 160 member firms worldwide as well as our global clients. If you are seeking an exciting career with the scope to grow your security skills through major change on a global scale, then NIS will empower you to do so. The SAEIT pillar within NIS is responsible for the following services: Security Architecture Security Engineering Innovation Security Transformation Application Security If you love designing and building security technology this is the place to be. Within SAEIT we work closely with the business to define the NIS 5 year security roadmap. Gathering business requirements to combine PwC's goals with conceptual long term security trends to create a target architecture for NIS to deliver against. From this future state plan the Security Engineering team break down long term goals into manageable projects and look to technical security solutions to solve business problems. Designing and building security technology that span the wider PwC network of firms. Once security technologies are built the security engineering team work closely with Cyber in order to highlight the capability of the technology to ensure maximum impact as it is transitioned into an operational environment. Scope of Responsibility The Application Security team own following tasks: Definition of application landscape and creation of application risk register across the PwC Network of firms; Utilisation of application security tools for scanning applications for common application security risks; Engagement with development teams to articulate complex application security risks; Continual engagement throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to identify, track and reduce application security risks across new applications; Assessment of application security vulnerabilities across existing application landscape; Plan and prioritise application security vulnerabilities and develop structured remediation plan; and Engaging stakeholders in ISRC to ensure technical vulnerabilities that cannot be remediated are managed and mitigating controls are developed to reduce the risk of said vulnerability within the business environment. Strategic and Technical Orientation / Job Content SAEIT pillar skills matrix: Experience engaging business and technology stakeholders at all levels to gather long term goals and requirements; Experience mapping long term business requirements to security architecture frameworks such as The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA), Zachman etc.; Understanding of how to design and build security technology solutions aligned to a global central service environment; Understanding of security technology at an enterprise and solution level; Hands on engineering experience with enterprise security technology; Experience contributing to a central technology service organization; Navigating a matrix organization; and Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skillsets. Range of Impact A 3E Level employee possesses deep knowledge in a specific subject matter area or technical domain related to Application Security that is applied in the context of a broader understanding of Application Security and related systems and processes. The candidate will contribute to the development of new subject matter/technical domain expertise related to Application Security. A 3E resolves multi-faceted problems by continuously applying significant independent judgment and by collaborating with others, and influences others through a small team of direct reports, through work on projects and in teams, and/or through leading portions of larger projects. Demonstrates extensive-level abilities within Application Security. Encourages improvement and innovation within Application Security and nurturing and developing less-experienced staff through coaching and written/verbal feedback. Perform Application Security tasks with autonomy. Responsibilities Through expert knowledge of software development work with development teams to minimize vulnerabilities throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Through engagement with development teams educate developers around secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities in applications (OWASP Top 10) Carry out penetration tests on applications to highlight vulnerabilities in the code Manage reduction of vulnerabilities throughout SDLC About PwC We're one of the world's leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them. The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. Learn more here

A career in our Mergers and Acquisitions practice, within Deals Corporate Finance services, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we're a part of helping some of the world's leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company. Our team offers strategic advice to investors and companies undertaking mergers and acquisitions or investment opportunities. As part of our team, you'll help our clients by providing client specific commercial insight, market and competitor overviews, and investment/divestment advice and modelling. Responsibilities As an Assistant Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Directors and above Be involved in the financial management of clients Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients Develop project strategies to solve complex technical challenges for our clients Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team Shape and deliver projects to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and our own quality criteria Train, coach, and supervise team members Continue to develop internal relationships and developing your PwC brand Who we are looking for PwC Corporate Finance is seeking an Assistant Director to join the Leeds office and be part of its ever growing Northern M&A team. The team has a strong local reputation and focusses on corporate and private equity clients, with extensive credentials in domestic and cross-border M&A. The team is particularly focussed on selling private companies to strategic acquirers and financial investors, as well as undertaking selective acquisition and public company advisory work. The team addresses the mid-market, which is the most active transaction size segment, being deals valued typically between £20m to £500m. Our regional deals business is a priority for the UK firm. In joining the team you will be expected to play a key role in supporting our growth plans, with strong career progression opportunities. The role provides an exceptional candidate the opportunity to work with a high performing team as part of the leading national and international corporate finance business, with deep sector expertise and unique access to global corporates. About the role Working as an Assistant Director within the team, the role will involve the following Leadership and management of projects from start to finish covering all transaction stages, from information production, modelling, due diligence, funding and transaction process through to completion Developing internal and external relationships / networks to assist in the winning of M&A advisory work Overseeing the work of project teams, co-ordination of day to day work-streams and coaching junior staff Supporting directors and partners in running projects, marketing and developing the business Acting as the key point of contact for clients Participating in key proposals and presentations Requirements We would expect interested applicants to be able to demonstrate the following attributes Significant experience of working in M&A advisory, gained within a boutique corporate finance firm, leading investment bank or other corporate finance environment (such as within corporate development in industry or within corporate finance in a major accounting firm); Completion of multiple mid-market M&A transactions on which the applicant could be referenced personally; Strong financial modelling capability and experience; Agility to convert analysis into various outputs to present results in a clear and concise manner; Ability to lead teams and manage people using highly developed interpersonal skills; Ability to initiate and develop relationships with potential clients; and Confidence and professionalism to sell to and work with senior level client personnel. Deals Our Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support, insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business. The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Job Description I am currently recruiting for a Payroll Supervisor to join a large and very successful blue chip business near Chester. In this newly created role you play a key role in delivering end to end payroll for over 2000 staff across numerous sites. Duties will include: * Support the Payroll Manager to deliver an effective and efficient payroll function * Cover all aspects of payroll, Kronos time & attendance system, HMRC reporting compliance and provision of management information * Effectively supervise the team of payroll administrators, offering guidance and direction to enhance the payroll process, helping to mitigate risk and minimising the occurrence of error and ensuring the team's business continuity in the event of staff absence * Support the Payroll Manager to control accurate and timely reporting under Real Time Information and provision of P45 and P60 information to employees * Deputise for the Payroll Manager to ensure the correct reconciliation of PAYE/NIC, Net Pay, Union deductions, Pension Contributions, AEO, CSA, and salary sacrifice * Deputise for the Payroll manager to ensure ongoing compliance with pension auto-enrolment obligations across the business * Maintain a sound knowledge of current payroll issues, regulation and best practice; and support the Payroll Manager to modify payroll processes to maintain compliance and achieve continuous improvement * To ensure New starter/Leavers are processed in accordance with terms and conditions * This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time Qualifications & Experience: * CIPP Qualified * Previous supervisory experience is essential and must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of supervising a payroll team * Proficient in using IT, including Microsoft Office and accounts and payroll software * Extensive knowledge of PAYE/NIC and statutory payments such as SMP, SAP, SPP, SSP * Excel is a key management information tool for the business, so a sound knowledge of spreadsheet writing and analysis of data is essential. Ability to develop pivot and lookup functions is desirable * Be pro-active in developing and improving the provision of management information around payroll and time and attendance * Experience in using the Kronos time and attendance system would be an advantage

Our Client Sheridan Maine is thrilled to share a fantastic opportunity that is on offer at an established service sector business based in Walsall. The role Due to expansion our client is looking to hire an experienced Assistant Accountant who has a good grasp of both management and financial accounts gained within medium to large business. Within this role you will be reporting to the Financial Controller but will also have significant contact with key members of the senior management team. Duties and Responsibilities - Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts pack - Production of balance sheet reconciliation - Provide variants analysis with basic commentary - Assistance in preparation for year-end accounts - Intercompany reconciliation, EC Sales list and VAT Person specification The ideal candidate will have an attention for detail with commitment to excellence. Requirements include; - Part qualified (ACCA or CIMA) - Proven experience with management and financial accounts - Excellent Excel skills (Pivot tables and Look ups) What is on offer? A strong salary with great exposure to some key stakeholders within this well thought of business. There is a potential opportunity for this role to develop into a permanent opportunity. Smart offices, good parking and easy commute provide this with an attractive offer.

I am currently recruiting for a Data Analyst to join an award winning business in Chester. Joining a large, dynamic team you will play a key role in the business' pricing strategy and execution. Acting as a key control on the pricing of new products through regular report and analysis you will work closely with the commercial, marketing and revenue management teams to optimise pricing. Duties & responsibilities: * Use PRISM to make daily price changes to maximise revenue * Forecast sales and revenue targets * Deliver daily, weekly and monthly revenue management reports * Support process and procedure delivery in revenue management * Engage and influence other areas of the business to drive revenue * Weekly team meetings providing insight into findings either regional or seasonal based * Locate and maximise on all possibly opportunities and minimise any risks * Driving innovation through new initiatives * Partnering a department/team within the business to maximise relationship opportunities * Integration of relevant acquisitions into daily processes including pre acquisition review * Create extra reports whether for data analysis or reporting on performance. It is a key requirement of the role to be able to analyse data and use it to make recommendations which will directly affect EBITDA Qualifications & Experience: * Good numeracy and data interpretation skills * Understanding of factors affecting price levels * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) * Strong Commercial awareness (ideally within the holiday lettings or travel and tourism industry) * Understanding of browser based IT systems * Strong Experience of using MS Office suite (Excel etc) * Able to work in a target driven sales environment * Pricing background * SQL experience * Data analysis and data interrogation experience * Understanding of demand elasticity and revenue management * Experience of contract and commercial terms negotiation * Ability to liaise with and provide feedback to a field based regional manager team * Experience of working within the travel and tourism industry and/or property sectors (e.g. estate agency or residential lettings) Benefits: * 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays) * Additional day off for your birthday * Annual bonus scheme * Staff pension * Private Medical * Death in Service payment * Subsidised park and ride passes * Enhanced maternity and paternity pay * Long service awards - cash payments and increases in holiday allowances * Staff discount on cottage holidays * Free worldwide travel insurance (including family members) * Wellness extras, including free annual flu jabs, reflexology sessions and free fruit supplied in the office

The Business A well established and global FMCG business located in Yorkshire The Job Commercial Finance Manager - A maternity cover for a 6 month opportunity Business partner to the senior Commercial team, providing key business support to manage and control financial risk and to develop and implement opportunities. Producing relevant financial business intelligence including routine reports and ad hoc analysis as required. Key Responsibilities Support and advise the Director and Controllers where required to improve the commercial return of the function Responsible for the pricing to ensure it is as per customer trading agreements/joint business plan, also ensuring that there is a robust pricing procedure in place that is adhered to Provide thorough analysis and review at a customer and channel level of he commercial plans and results against our internal metrics with conclusions and actions required to ensure performance is on track as part of a monthly financial report Provide development and support to evaluate the commercial and financial acumen of the Sales team Experience/Qualifications Required Qualified Accountant Experience of a commercial function in an FMCG business Several years commercial accountancy experience Analysing and reporting on financial performance

13987 Up to 25,000 Dependent on Experience Barnsley Payroll Assistant An exciting opportunity to join a friendly, modern and forward thinking accountancy practice has arisen with my client based in Barnsley. The working hours are flexible as both full time and part time applicants will be considered. The ability to multi task and meet deadlines is a must. The variety and number of clients will depend on the hours worked. There is both weekly and monthly payroll's involved within this position using both Xero, Money soft and sage. This role is situation in lovely offices, within easy motorway links. Skills and experience required: Very high level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to problem solve Experience in payroll is essential Confidence to work in a stand-alone role This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Bagnall Hopkins Recruitment who is operating as an employment agency/business. Your application will be sent to one of our consultants for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours your application has not been successful. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so. Both Bagnall Hopkins and our clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Follow us on and take a look at our Facebook page.

Pertemps are currently working with a Glasgow City Centre organisation who are looking for a Accounts Assistant to join their existing team on a 6 month fixed term contract basis working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Salary between £22,000 - £25,000 DOE. Do you have previous experience working closely with a Finance Manager to ensure all transactional processes are up to date? Can you use MS Excel and Sage 200? Key duties will include; Sales Ledger - ensure invoices are raised/coded and posted accurately and in a timely manner; Purchase Ledger - code and post accurately, obtaining authorisations for all purchase ledger invoices; Where discrepancies or issues arise with sales and purchase invoices, raise this with the Financial Accountant in order that a timely resolution can be identified; Nominal Ledger - process payment runs to suppliers based on invoices approved for payment, final approval by the Managing Director; Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payments in line with Company terms and conditions; Assist in the daily banking requirements including banking cheques and cash Reconciliation of the credit card account Preparing monthly bank reconciliation for review Assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Year End audit file to ensure that all information is ready and available for the annual checks; Carry out credit checks on prospective clients; Check expenses and receipts to ensure they are accurately recorded and the supporting documentation is adequate i.e. VAT invoice where applicable. Ensure expenses comply with HMRC legislation and raise any queries with the Financial Accountant; Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions. To assist in the maintenance of accurate electronic financial files. To assist the Financial Accountant, Project Managers, and Managing Director with any other duties as required. Ideally you will have previous experience in a similar role and have excellent bookkeeping skills along with strong MS Excel skills. This role requires candidates who will commit to the 6 month contract and can start as soon as possible. Pertemps highly experienced Permanent Recruitment team specialise in identifying, sourcing and providing you with attractive and aspirational permanent job opportunities for your next career step. We are engaged by many of the leading Private and Public Sector organisations across Scotland to secure the very best talent across a range of skill sets, professions and specialisms. Our industry specific recruitment experts are delighted to be available to you to provide exclusive job opportunities, market advice, personalised insights and to inform and support you throughout your career journey, no matter what stage you may be at. We would love to hear from you. To find out more please contact Linda Currie Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.

Trainee Accountant Based: Bolton Salary: up to £20k, study support for AAT, holidays, pension, private healthcare, opportunities for progression Our client is an excellent, expanding business based in the centre of Bolton, part of a larger organisation they run independently offering a range of niche services to customers throughout the UK and Europe. Having placed 2 staff members over the last few years we know them well. Due to growth, the business are looking to appoint a full time Trainee Accountant to join their team of 14 in finance. We are looking for an Accounts Assistant studying their AAT who is looking to continue that and gain exposure to management accounts. Role: Assisting Management Accountant with full management accounts process at month end Reporting bank balances and full analysis through Excel Transactional duties - dealing with Sales Ledger and Credit Control, unallocated cash and balances on creditors Dealing with payments, write-offs and refunds Sending weekly invoice reports to parent company Assisting with supplier payment runs MI reporting and analysis Sales ledger account reconciliations on legacy ledgers Assisting with management accounts preparation for group over 2 companies Experience: At least 12 months experience in Accounts. Studying your AAT or looking to start (fully funded by the business) Experience of Excel & SAGE is essential Please send your CV to for immediate consideration

An excellent opportunity working within an established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Erdington, Birmingham for an experienced Accounts Senior. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience working within an Accountancy Practice. Working 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining your circumstances and your current salary. Key Duties ·Book-Keeping ·Preparation of SME Accounts including sole traders, partnerships and Limited Companies ·VAT Returns ·Management Accounts ·Corporation Tax computations and Returns ·Personal Tax ·Assisting with audit field work Person Criteria ·Five years' experience within an Accountancy Practice ·Minimum AAT Qualification or qualified through experience ·Preferably proficient in CCH products ·Competent in SAGE accounting products ·Full Driving Licence Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.