Talent Finance Ltd

Finance Manager Talent Finance are partnering with a growing and well established business to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Qualified Accountant or Finance professional looking to step into a broader role with greater ownership, leadership responsibility and a clear pathway towards Financial Controller. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in delivering financial insight, supporting business performance and driving continuous improvement across the finance function. The Role Responsibilities will include: Ownership of monthly management accounts and reporting. Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning. Providing meaningful financial analysis and performance insight. Business partnering with operational and senior stakeholders. Supporting strategic projects and business growth initiatives. Overseeing costing, margin analysis and profitability reporting. Developing reporting, controls and financial processes. Supporting and developing junior members of the finance team. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical finance skills with commercial awareness and the ambition to progress their career. You will likely be: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience. Currently working as a Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager or Finance Manager. Experienced in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting. Commercially minded with the ability to turn numbers into business insight. Confident working with stakeholders across the business. Looking for a role that offers progression, responsibility and long term career development. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where finance is valued as a true business partner. You'll gain exposure to senior leadership, strategic decision making and business improvement projects whilst building the experience needed to progress into a future Financial Controller role. For someone looking to take the next step in their finance career, this role offers genuine development, visibility and the opportunity to make a real impact. For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Anja Davison at Talent Finance. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. All applications are reviewed on merit, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds .

Interim Finance Manager / Company Accountant 2-3 Month Temporary Contract Potential Permanent Opportunity Talent Finance are working with a growing SME based near Salisbury who are looking to bring in an Interim Finance Manager / Company Accountant for an initial 2-3 month contract. The business is currently going through a confidential acquisition and needs an experienced, hands on finance professional to support the team during this period. This isn't a corporate M&A role. Instead, you'll be helping the business manage the additional workload that comes with a transaction while keeping the day to day finance function running smoothly. This role could develop into a permanent position for the right person. What you'll be doing • Managing the day to day finance activities of the business • Supporting the leadership team with financial information and reporting during an acquisition process • Assisting with due diligence requests and information gathering • Working with external advisers and accountants as required • Producing management accounts, cashflow information and other finance reporting • Helping with budgeting, forecasting and general financial analysis • Supporting the wider business where needed in a typical SME environment • Occasional involvement in administrative areas such as HR and Health & Safety What we're looking for • Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Company Accountant or similar • Experience working within an SME environment • Exposure to acquisitions, due diligence or business transactions would be highly beneficial • Comfortable operating in a broad, hands on role • Able to work independently and hit the ground running • Qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience The Details • Immediate start preferred • Hybrid working • Based near Salisbury, Wiltshire • Initial 2-3 month contract • Potential permanent opportunity If you're available at short notice and looking for a varied interim assignment within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Anja Davison at Talent Finance. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Finance & HR Manager Full Time Permanent Based in Salisbury Office Based (5 Days Per Week) The Opportunity Talent Finance are partnering with a growing SME based near Salisbury to recruit a Finance & HR Manager. This is a broad, hands on position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day to day finance function whilst also supporting the people and operational side of the business. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the business, providing accurate financial information, maintaining strong controls and supporting employees across a range of HR activities. This role would suit an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Company Accountant or Head of Finance from an SME environment who enjoys variety, autonomy and being part of a close knit team. Key ResponsibilitiesFinance • Oversee the day to day finance function • Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting • Manage cashflow reporting and forecasting • Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes • Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls • Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll processes • Liaise with external accountants, auditors and advisers • Ensure compliance with VAT and statutory reporting requirements • Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decision making HR & Business Support • Act as the first point of contact for HR related matters • Support recruitment, onboarding and employee administration • Maintain employee records and HR documentation • Assist with performance review and employee engagement processes • Support policies, procedures and employment compliance • Coordinate training and development activities • Assist with Health & Safety administration and wider business support activities where required About You • Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Company Accountant or similar • Experience working within an SME environment • Comfortable operating in a broad, hands on role • Strong management accounting, reporting and cashflow experience • Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities • Experience supporting HR administration and people processes would be advantageous • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business • Qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience will all be considered What's On Offer • Salary circa £50,000 • Permanent, full time opportunity • Key role within a growing and successful SME • Broad and varied position with real ownership • Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision making • Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the organisation For a confidential discussion, please contact Anja Davison at Talent Finance. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Management Accountant Poole Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Office-Based We're working with a well-established and growing organisation in Poole to recruit a Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led business within a rewarding sector, offering long-term stability, career development, and the chance to play a key role in supporting financial performance across a multi-entity group. The Role As Management Accountant, you'll be a key member of the finance team, responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and providing insight to support business decision-making. This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across the finance function, working closely with stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities Support the wider finance team to ensure delivery of team objectives and deadlines Maintain accurate and timely financial transactions within the accounting system Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple entities, including: Ledger close processes Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments Maintaining fixed asset registers Balance sheet reconciliations Supporting schedules and reporting Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements Ensure timely and accurate completion of all financial and regulatory reporting About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong experience in management accounting and month-end processes Confident with financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP) Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment What's on Offer Salary up to £50,000 Strong opportunities for career development and progression Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Company pension scheme Access to a wide range of employee discounts across travel, leisure, and retail Supportive, collaborative team environment This is a great opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to join a growing organisation where they can make a real impact and develop their career. If you're interested, apply now or get in touch for more information. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. All applications are reviewed on merit, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Assistant Accountant Shaftesbury £35,000 - £40,000 3 -Month FTC Hybrid (Flexible) We're working with a well-established and growing business in Shaftesbury to recruit a Assistant Accountant on a 3 -month fixed-term contract . This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of day-to-day finance operations from the outset. You'll play a key role in ensuring processes run smoothly, accurately, and in line with internal controls across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and payroll. The business offers flexible hybrid working, with the opportunity to tailor office and home working patterns to suit the right candidate. The Role This is a varied position with real responsibility, where you'll be trusted to manage core finance processes and support the wider team by ensuring transactions, reporting, and payroll activities are delivered accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner Maintaining a clean and up-to-date purchase ledger Supporting the purchase order process and ensuring compliance Assisting with payment runs Handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies Supporting reporting and completing bank reconciliations Sales Ledger & Credit Control Raising sales invoices and credit notes accurately Allocating incoming payments and maintaining customer accounts Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments Ensuring compliance with credit insurance and invoice finance requirements Assisting with reporting and maintaining accurate records Payroll Processing weekly and monthly payrolls Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data Ensuring payroll is compliant with statutory requirements Providing payroll-related information to internal stakeholders VAT & Statutory Returns Preparing and submitting VAT returns Managing PAYE/NI submissions and payments Supporting pension submissions Assisting with year-end processes and audit requirements General Maintaining a strong audit trail and accurate financial records Supporting continuous improvement across finance processes Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders About You Previous experience across AP, AR, and payroll (ideally 3+ years) Confident working independently and able to hit the ground running Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems Highly organised with strong attention to detail Proactive, with a problem-solving mindset Confident communicator who can build relationships across the business Why Apply? Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 Flexible hybrid working tailored to the right candidate 3 -month FTC with immediate impact Varied, all-round finance role with real responsibility Opportunity to step into a role where you can add value from day one This role would suit an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a fast-paced, hands-on position where they can take ownership and make an immediate impact. If you're available at short notice and ready to get stuck in, we'd love to hear from you. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. All applications are reviewed on merit, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Talent Finance are working exclusively on a brilliant new opportunity for an experienced Credit Manager to step into a key role within a fast-paced, growing FMCG business based on the Dorset coast. This is a chance to take full ownership of the credit function in a high-volume environment where you can genuinely make an impact, driving improvements, managing risk, and supporting continued business growth. The role: You'll lead the credit control function, taking responsibility for day-to-day operations and performance, including: Managing and developing the credit control team Setting and reviewing credit limits and payment terms Driving collections and reducing debtor days Managing risk and minimising bad debt exposure Handling escalations and resolving customer queries Producing clear, insightful reporting on debtor performance Partnering with the wider business and key customers Supporting cashflow and working capital Improving processes and ways of working Must have Credit Insurance and Invoice Factoring experience What they're looking for: Proven experience in a Credit Manager or senior credit role Experience leading or mentoring a team Strong understanding of credit risk and debtor management Background in FMCG, wholesale, distribution or similar Confident communicator, able to influence and build relationships Hands-on, proactive, and commercially minded Why this role: Growing, ambitious business with strong momentum Fast-moving, collaborative environment Real ownership and visibility across the business Based on the beautiful Dorset coast Talent Finance are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Talent Finance is partnering with a leading UK Top 10 accountancy firm on a rare leadership opportunity within its expanding South Coast practice. This is not a traditional Manager role. It is an opportunity to step into a position with real influence, ownership and visibility, helping shape the future direction of a growing regional corporate tax team. If you are motivated by responsibility, enjoy building relationships and want to play a meaningful role in developing a service line, this role offers the platform to do exactly that. The Opportunity Created as part of sustained regional growth, this role sits at the centre of the firm's corporate tax strategy across the South Coast. You will work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of key client relationships and play an active role in shaping how the team evolves over the coming years. You will have the autonomy to influence how work is delivered, how people are developed and how the practice continues to grow, making this an ideal move for someone ready to broaden their leadership impact. What You'll Be Doing Leading the delivery of corporate tax compliance and advisory services across a varied and complex client portfolio Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing commercially focused technical insight Driving quality, consistency and best practice across the corporate tax offering Supporting and developing a high-performing team, mentoring and coaching future leaders Contributing to business development initiatives and strengthening long-term client relationships Supporting workflow planning, resourcing and overall practice performance About You You will be an experienced Corporate Tax professional operating at Manager level, looking for a role where you can genuinely influence outcomes rather than simply manage delivery. You will likely bring: CTA, ACA, ACCA qualification or strong qualified-by-experience background Strong technical credibility combined with commercial awareness Confidence working with senior clients and internal stakeholders A collaborative leadership style with a genuine interest in developing people Ambition to help shape and grow a regional practice Why This Role Stands Out A genuine leadership opportunity within a growing Top 10 firm Real scope to influence strategy, culture and team development Flexible base across Poole, Southampton or Portsmouth Clear long-term progression and strong career visibility Supportive, values-led culture with an established regional presence Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. All applications are reviewed on merit, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Talent Finance are supporting a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial advisory firm seeking an experienced Tax Advisor or Corporate Finance professional to join its expanding advisory team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a broad, client-facing role focused on delivering commercially driven advice to ambitious owner-managed businesses across their full lifecycle, from growth and restructuring through to succession and exit. £50-70k (d.o.e) + Benefits and Bonuses TBA Flexible Working Available Full-time or Part-time The Role You will play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory projects, working closely with clients and senior leadership to develop practical, outcome-focused solutions. Key responsibilities include: Advising on group structuring and reorganisations Corporate tax planning and profit extraction strategies Designing tax-efficient remuneration structures Advising on EMI and growth share schemes Supporting management buyouts, business sales and exit planning Capital allowances advisory Contributing to wider strategic and general advisory engagements This is a highly visible position offering meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to lead projects rather than purely support them. About You You are likely to have gained experience within tax advisory, transactions tax, corporate finance or a mixed advisory environment and enjoy working directly with clients. You will ideally demonstrate: Strong corporate tax or transaction advisory experience Confidence managing client relationships Commercial awareness alongside technical expertise ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent experience (or qualified by experience) Why This Opportunity? The firm offers a genuinely different environment, combining technical excellence with entrepreneurial thinking and flexibility. Broad advisory exposure across varied projects Direct client impact and autonomy Collaborative and supportive culture Flexible working arrangements tailored to the individual Opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding business If you are looking for a role that offers variety, influence and long-term career development within a dynamic advisory environment, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. All applications are reviewed on merit, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.