Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £25,000 £35,000 (DOE) plus benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Agency: Diamond Search Recruitment (Exclusive Role) Diamond Search Recruitment are exclusively representing a highly respected and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Ashford. With a diverse client portfolio ranging from individuals and sole traders to SMEs and large limited companies, our client offers comprehensive accountancy services delivered with professionalism, care, and integrity. They are a values-driven organisation with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, community involvement, and a genuinely supportive, friendly culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Accounts Assistant or Semi-Senior looking to grow within a caring and ambitious practice. The Role As an Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant, you will work within a supportive team to deliver high-quality accountancy services to a varied client base. Responsibilities include: Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements Producing management accounts VAT & CIS returns Supporting tax compliance and responding to HMRC queries Providing excellent client service and maintaining strong relationships Working on ad hoc projects as required Requirements To be successful, you will need: Accountancy practice experience (essential) AAT qualified ACCA PQ / or looking to study ACCA (with study support) Strong experience with Xero Excellent Excel skills, including formulas Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, VAT and tax High attention to detail and strong analytical ability Confident communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude What s on Offer Salary: £25,000 £35,000, plus benefits. Full ACCA study support Opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client base Friendly, values-led culture with strong CSR commitment Supportive leadership team and excellent long-term career progression A caring employer who invests in staff development and wellbeing Apply Now! If you have the skills and experience required and you are looking to join a progressive, supportive, and socially responsible accountancy practice, we d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £25,000 £35,000 (DOE) plus benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Agency: Diamond Search Recruitment (Exclusive Role) Diamond Search Recruitment are exclusively representing a highly respected and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Ashford. With a diverse client portfolio ranging from individuals and sole traders to SMEs and large limited companies, our client offers comprehensive accountancy services delivered with professionalism, care, and integrity. They are a values-driven organisation with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, community involvement, and a genuinely supportive, friendly culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Accounts Assistant or Semi-Senior looking to grow within a caring and ambitious practice. The Role As an Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant, you will work within a supportive team to deliver high-quality accountancy services to a varied client base. Responsibilities include: Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements Producing management accounts VAT & CIS returns Supporting tax compliance and responding to HMRC queries Providing excellent client service and maintaining strong relationships Working on ad hoc projects as required Requirements To be successful, you will need: Accountancy practice experience (essential) AAT qualified ACCA PQ / or looking to study ACCA (with study support) Strong experience with Xero Excellent Excel skills, including formulas Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, VAT and tax High attention to detail and strong analytical ability Confident communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude What s on Offer Salary: £25,000 £35,000, plus benefits. Full ACCA study support Opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client base Friendly, values-led culture with strong CSR commitment Supportive leadership team and excellent long-term career progression A caring employer who invests in staff development and wellbeing Apply Now! If you have the skills and experience required and you are looking to join a progressive, supportive, and socially responsible accountancy practice, we d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.
Financial Business Partner 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Kent (Hybrid working) Travel: Regular travel across Kent and Sussex Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be representing our client in the recruitment of a highly commercial Financial Business Partner to join their Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who has worked within a large, multi-site organisation with significant financial turnover and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. You will partner with senior stakeholders across multiple locations to drive performance, accountability, and value for money within a complex operational setting. About the Role Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial insight across a geographically dispersed operation. You will work closely with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting, while promoting a strong commercial mindset across the business. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and commercially focused financial analysis Act as a trusted business partner to operational leaders across multiple sites Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning for designated service areas Support the development and delivery of cost improvement, efficiency, and value-for-money initiatives Coach managers to improve financial literacy and commercial awareness Provide insight that influences strategy, performance, and service improvement Collaborate across the Finance team to enhance systems, controls, and reporting Support the Deputy CFO with ad-hoc projects, costings, and policy development About You You will be a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a multi-site, high-value environment, capable of building strong relationships and influencing senior stakeholders. You will have: A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) Proven experience as a Financial Business Partner within a multi-site organisation with significant financial turnover Strong commercial acumen and the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders Advanced Excel skills and confidence with financial systems Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight A proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused approach Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Willingness to travel regularly across Kent and Sussex A strong commercial mindset and stakeholder-focused approach are key. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment If you are a commercially focused finance professional with experience supporting complex, multi-site organisations with significant financial turnover, and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jan 17, 2026
Contractor
Financial Business Partner 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Kent (Hybrid working) Travel: Regular travel across Kent and Sussex Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be representing our client in the recruitment of a highly commercial Financial Business Partner to join their Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who has worked within a large, multi-site organisation with significant financial turnover and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. You will partner with senior stakeholders across multiple locations to drive performance, accountability, and value for money within a complex operational setting. About the Role Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial insight across a geographically dispersed operation. You will work closely with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting, while promoting a strong commercial mindset across the business. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and commercially focused financial analysis Act as a trusted business partner to operational leaders across multiple sites Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning for designated service areas Support the development and delivery of cost improvement, efficiency, and value-for-money initiatives Coach managers to improve financial literacy and commercial awareness Provide insight that influences strategy, performance, and service improvement Collaborate across the Finance team to enhance systems, controls, and reporting Support the Deputy CFO with ad-hoc projects, costings, and policy development About You You will be a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a multi-site, high-value environment, capable of building strong relationships and influencing senior stakeholders. You will have: A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) Proven experience as a Financial Business Partner within a multi-site organisation with significant financial turnover Strong commercial acumen and the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders Advanced Excel skills and confidence with financial systems Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight A proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused approach Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Willingness to travel regularly across Kent and Sussex A strong commercial mindset and stakeholder-focused approach are key. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment If you are a commercially focused finance professional with experience supporting complex, multi-site organisations with significant financial turnover, and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Regional Operations Manager Children s Residential Location: Covering the Leeds to Leicester region Salary: £58,000 per annum + attractive benefits! Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be representing our client in the recruitment of an experienced and passionate Regional Operations Manager to join their senior leadership team within children s residential care. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong Registered Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role, or an experienced Area / Regional Manager seeking to join a forward-thinking and values-led organisation. Role Summary As Regional Operations Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a group of children s residential care, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people. Joining the childrens residential care division. Providing parachute support to Registered Managers when additional capacity of expertise is required. Delivering audits, coaching and mentoring to ensure best practice and continuous improvement. To provide interim management cover in homes without a manager. Guding and supporting staff teams to maintaina safe, nuturing and therapeutic environment About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of 2 years experience managing an Ofsted-registered children s home rated Good or above Proven operational leadership experience within children s residential care Strong knowledge of Children s Homes Regulations, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks Experience of achieving and maintaining Responsible Individual status Excellent leadership, communication, and financial management skills A recognised qualification relevant to working with children at Level 4 or above (e.g. social work or similar) QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children s Services, or willingness to undertake A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle A strong track record of achieving positive outcomes for young people If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people and ready to take the next step in senior leadership, we would love to hear from you. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Regional Operations Manager Children s Residential Location: Covering the Leeds to Leicester region Salary: £58,000 per annum + attractive benefits! Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be representing our client in the recruitment of an experienced and passionate Regional Operations Manager to join their senior leadership team within children s residential care. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong Registered Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role, or an experienced Area / Regional Manager seeking to join a forward-thinking and values-led organisation. Role Summary As Regional Operations Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a group of children s residential care, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people. Joining the childrens residential care division. Providing parachute support to Registered Managers when additional capacity of expertise is required. Delivering audits, coaching and mentoring to ensure best practice and continuous improvement. To provide interim management cover in homes without a manager. Guding and supporting staff teams to maintaina safe, nuturing and therapeutic environment About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of 2 years experience managing an Ofsted-registered children s home rated Good or above Proven operational leadership experience within children s residential care Strong knowledge of Children s Homes Regulations, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks Experience of achieving and maintaining Responsible Individual status Excellent leadership, communication, and financial management skills A recognised qualification relevant to working with children at Level 4 or above (e.g. social work or similar) QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children s Services, or willingness to undertake A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle A strong track record of achieving positive outcomes for young people If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people and ready to take the next step in senior leadership, we would love to hear from you. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.
