Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited

Accountant, Watford, Hertfordshire£50- £55kpa plus benefitsOur client, a fast-growing group of independent care homes, who are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to their residents, have identified the need to add a strong well-rounded Accountant to their ranks. With a very healthy acquisition pipeline, this is a very exciting time for the business. They have plans to double their revenues in the next 2/3 years. As the Accountant, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and supporting the financial well-being of the businesses. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Finance by maintaining financial stability and reporting across all the businesses. You will be supported by a Sales Ledger Assistant and Purchase Ledger Assistant.Key Duties:-Day-to day Financial Management: Ensuring businesses maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries. Oversee credit control process with Sales Ledger Assistant, taking on the more complex cases. Reconcile bank statements and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions. Process invoices, expenses, and payroll as needed. Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, including processing payments and resolving financial issues. Deal with ad hoc finance queries and issues as they arise from the businesses.Financial Reporting and Analysis: Run month end procedures including journals and reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of both standalone and consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Analyse financial data and trends to provide insights and recommendations for improving financial performance. Generate financial statements working papers and schedules for review by the Head of Finance.Financial Systems and Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve financial systems, processes, and controls. Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency enhancements.The ideal candidate for this role with be fully qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA), however those with demonstrable experience in line with the above will be considered. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, effective communication and problem-solving abilities, with strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and financial regulations.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Our client, a well-known and highly regarded business with an ever-expanding customer base, is looking to hire a knowledgeable and confident Payroll Manager to join its team. Supporting the Finance Director and Controller, you'll be supporting multiple workstreams such as managing weekly and monthly payroll, HMRC reporting and ensuring compliance.There will also be need for support on process improvements and ad hoc projects, where a strong mix of payroll and compliance knowledge is required. The client can also offer a flexible working environment with just 2 days per week required in the office.Main duties include: Overall responsibility for the UK payroll and ensure process compliance Accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payroll Assisting with the preparation of process maps for new systems Assisting with gender pay reporting, producing reports for senior management and producing monthly variance analysis Working with HR team to ensure information flow is smooth Managing pay pension contributions Ad hoc duties or special projects as required Managing and developing a small teamKey experience and skills required: Demonstrable payroll experience in a large company environment, managing payroll for c1000 employees Good excel skills (pivots, vlookups) Keen attention to detail and accuracy Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks to meet tight deadlines Clear initiative and ability to problem solve Excellent interpersonal skillsThis is an exciting opportunity for a talented payroll professional to join a dynamic business, currently undergoing a period of investment and change. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Senior Finance Business Partner, Central London (Hybrid Working) £70- £75kpa, 6 months contract The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for supporting the UK Leadership Team with timely and insightful information to support decision making in a fast-paced dynamic retail environment. The Finance Business Partner will also provide day to day support to the Marketing and Supply Chain teams and be part of project teams set up to execute the organisation's strategic initiatives.This role is a high profile, business facing role with the opportunity to develop and grow the role as the strategic direction of the business determines. While a strong finance background is essential to the role, it is equally critical for the individual to be able to sort through data and produce a coherent and informative business presentation for non-finance recipients, with support from the finance analysts. Strong communication and influencing skills are key to this role.Summary of Key Responsibilities Operate as a key finance contact and support for UK Leadership Team members. Be an active partner to Marketing and Supply Chain, bringing commercial insight and rigour to new proposals and initiatives. Working with Finance Analysts to ensure information is ready in a complete and timely fashion. Supporting the wider business on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives. Working cross functionally to build strong relationships and ensuring joined up decision making across the business.Our client takes a mature approach to hybrid working and offers great flexibility. We are looking for a candidate who is fully Qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) and progressed well in their career to date, used to working in a fast paced environment. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Finance Analyst£40,000 - £42,000 + Study Support and great benefits packageMilton Keynes (Hybrid working available) Our client, a highly successful and ever expansive commercial entity, is currently seeking an ambitious individual to work within this high-profile organisation. The role will present numerous challenges and hence requires a tenacious personality, strong numerical acumen and a creative approach to problem solving.The ideal application will require a strong academic profile including impressive A Levels, a degree from a credible University, a finance related sandwich year / internship and/ or 2-3 years working in a fast-paced commercial accounting environment. The following duties will fill the initial remit although candidates should be aware that the brief will change very quickly as potential is shown and progression is made up the career ladder.Key duties: Preparation of weekly trade reporting for the business and Board Preparation of analysis for multiple teams and regional managers Providing insightful commentary and analysis on financial results and KPIs Undertaking period end review meetings with budget holders Developing a detailed understanding of cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities and highlight areas requiring focus Driving the development and continuous improvement of KPI reporting to add insight and value to the business Playing an active role in, and owning parts of, producing the annual Budget and interim Forecasts & presentations for Senior Management Building financial models or reviewing proposals for capital expenditureAdditionally, you will play a key role supporting various teams and functions within the organisation, communicating findings in an articulate and responsive manner.The post holder will demonstrate a strong ability to prioritise and plan workload, have proven analytical capabilities to interpret business requirements and tailor reports to the users, whilst consistently approaching tasks with a methodical and logical thought process. In addition, strong Excel capabilities would be a significant advantage as would be the advanced progress of your professional studies (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).In return, our client offers an unrivalled benefits package, study support, and genuine career opportunities based on effort, results, and self-development.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Our client, a high growth organisation with impressive strategy in place for further expansion, is looking to hire a credible and astute FP&A Manager to join its talented team. Reporting to the FP&A Director, you'll act as the key business partner to the operations Team, producing analysis and reporting to aid decision making.Main duties include: Business partner with operations teams to provide analytical support to improve business efficiencies and profitability Preparing month end board packs and regular KPI reporting Annual budgeting and regular forecasting process Participating in ad hoc projects to support business needs Support Group FP&A Director with corporate and M&A activity Key skills & experience required: Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Demonstrable analytical and report development abilities Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to develop and sustain relationships with key stakeholders and peers Ability to analyse large amounts of data quickly and accurately Ability to manage a challenging workload, whilst working quickly and precisely under pressure Proven ability to logically problem-solveThis is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute FP&A professional to join a dynamic environment that will give the successful candidate plenty of scope to impact the business. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Financial Accountant- Mergers & Acquisitions, London (Hybrid)£50- £60kpa, plus benefits including bonus, medical & pensionOur client, one of the leading brands with an instantly recognisable brand name, with a strong presence throughout the globe, are looking to add a technically strong Accountant to the business. This role in particular focuses on the accounting, reporting, and control of acquisitions and disposals transactions.Key Duties: Supporting the accounting, reporting and controls processes for acquisitions and disposals.- Ensuring a sustainable reporting process is embedded in acquired entities, including guiding and working with operating centres and countries to ensure that the transaction is correctly reflected in management and financial reporting.- Supporting accurate, timely, consistent and fair presentation of acquisition and disposal measures in the group financial statements.- Lead earnout reviews for the past acquisitions, reviewing forecasts against the business plan.- Maintain businesses processes, guidelines resources (including M&A accounting online page and trainings) related to acquisitions and disposals.- Participating in the preparation of quarterly results announcements and Annual Report and Accounts.- Supporting on engagement & wellbeing agenda. - Liaising with the external auditors. - Working with advisors on new acquisitions.The ideal candidate will be newly ACA qualified, coming directly out of Audit and looking for a role in industry. Those will demonstrable experience inline with the above and fully qualified (CIMA/ ACCA) will also be considered. The business enjoys a healthy work life balance, with 2 days in the office an option, with the rest of the week from home. Ambition is key, as this is very much a developmental role and one that will provide a great platform for future internal roles. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Senior Financial Accountant Hatfield, Hertfordshire£50,000 - £60,000 + bonus and great benefits packageOur client, a professional and highly diverse commercial enterprise based in the heart of Hertfordshire, is looking for an intelligent, quick thinking and ambitious individual wishing to develop an already impressive skill set.The successful candidate will have had exposure to a fast moving office and accounting environment where initiative and creative thought processes are encouraged. The role will provide ongoing financial support to the financial reporting team and will cover the following areas: Prepare and examine statutory records and accounting statements for the various entities; Ensure compliance with accounting, legal and tax reporting in all financial documents; Analyse accounting practices used by entities to look for inaccuracies and potential improvements; Help to develop efficient methods for accounting and financial record-keeping and help entities to implement them; Present findings or suggestions both in writing and verbally; Regular financial reporting as necessary; Prepare underlying financial information for the purposes of the accounts; Actively support and implement key project initiatives as required; Establish and maintain healthy client relationships; Prepare management accounts and provide client specific, proactive advice;Ideally you will be ACA/ACCA qualified and will have experience either working on medium and large company audits or preparing accounts within a large in-house group finance team. During this time, you will have acquired a technically sound skill set which can be utilized and drawn upon within this key role. The opportunity on offer will provide a depth of variety and regular challenges as well as the chance to forge a long term career path. Dedication, enthusiasm and ultimately results will be acknowledged and rewarded accordingly. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Assistant Group AccountantHertfordshire£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits Package Our client, a professional and highly diverse commercial enterprise based in Hertfordshire, is looking for an intelligent, quick thinking and ambitious individual wishing to develop an already impressive skill set.The successful candidate will have had exposure to a fast moving office and sector where initiative and creative thought processes are encouraged. The role will provide ongoing financial support to the financial reporting team and will cover the following areas:- Provide support for the month end close process by preparing month end journals.- Monitoring and resolving inter-company differences in advance of month end close and tracking the progress of month end deliverables across the Group and Financial Accounting Teams.- Contribute to the month end consolidation process by raising consolidation journals and IFRS adjustments for the group and reviewing monthly movements in the group balance sheet and income statement.- Prepare schedules as part of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs for internal reporting.- Review balance sheet reconciliations. - Provide clear and timely information to the external auditors - both for the group and overseas audits.- Prepare financial statements under FRS 102- Provide support for the internal review of revenue recognition.- Ad hoc work and projects as required by the Head of Group Finance.Ideally you will have experience communicating with high profile individuals and across various internal and external departments. Your ACA or ACCA studies will be near completion (if not already completed) and you will be actively putting into practice your theoretical studies on a daily basis. You will be able to draw upon your experience working in a multi-currency environment as an auditor or a key audit contact, be technically savvy, understand finance systems and be committed to excellent financial control.The opportunity on offer will provide a depth of variety and regular challenges as well as the chance to forge a long term career path. Dedication, enthusiasm and ultimately results will be acknowledged and rewarded accordingly. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration