ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Join one of the UK's largest and most impactful charities - an organisation delivering life-changing services across communities nationwide. With a long history of social mission, they operate at scale across social welfare, community development, education, homelessness and support services. THE ROLE You will lead the provision of full management accounting support for a portfolio of key business areas, offering financial insight, analysis and proactive business partnering. Working closely with a Mission Management Accountant, you will help operational leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and plan effectively. Key responsibilities include: Delivering management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary. Supporting budget holders with budgeting, planning and monthly monitoring. Providing financial advice, insights and training to non-finance stakeholders. Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end schedules. Supporting staffing/establishment analysis and headcount monitoring. Assisting income streams through invoice management. Producing financial modelling and strategic planning reports. Preparing year-end schedules and handling audit queries. ABOUT YOU Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis within a large complex organisation. Fully qualified accountant. Strong Excel and data analysis skills. Ability to run full month-end independently. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Organised, proactive and solutions-focused. Desirable experience: charity accounting, VAT/Gift Aid, KPI development, strong excel ability. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Hybrid working: two days per week in the London office. 35-hour working week with a strong work-life balance. Pension: Matched pension contribution On-site café with discounts. Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. Please apply now for the opportunity to work with a large, purpose-led charity making a real difference across communities every day. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Join one of the UK's largest and most impactful charities - an organisation delivering life-changing services across communities nationwide. With a long history of social mission, they operate at scale across social welfare, community development, education, homelessness and support services. THE ROLE You will lead the provision of full management accounting support for a portfolio of key business areas, offering financial insight, analysis and proactive business partnering. Working closely with a Mission Management Accountant, you will help operational leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and plan effectively. Key responsibilities include: Delivering management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary. Supporting budget holders with budgeting, planning and monthly monitoring. Providing financial advice, insights and training to non-finance stakeholders. Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end schedules. Supporting staffing/establishment analysis and headcount monitoring. Assisting income streams through invoice management. Producing financial modelling and strategic planning reports. Preparing year-end schedules and handling audit queries. ABOUT YOU Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis within a large complex organisation. Fully qualified accountant. Strong Excel and data analysis skills. Ability to run full month-end independently. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Organised, proactive and solutions-focused. Desirable experience: charity accounting, VAT/Gift Aid, KPI development, strong excel ability. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Hybrid working: two days per week in the London office. 35-hour working week with a strong work-life balance. Pension: Matched pension contribution On-site café with discounts. Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. Please apply now for the opportunity to work with a large, purpose-led charity making a real difference across communities every day. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Your new company This organisation is a large, mission-driven group that manages a substantial portfolio of homes and delivers services designed to help people live well. It operates across multiple regions through a multi-entity structure, supporting a wide range of business areas and development activity. Guided by strong social purpose, it takes a forward-thinking approach to compliance, financial governance, and long-term community impact. Your new role As the Senior Tax Manager, you will take the lead on all day-to-day tax matters across a variety of tax areas, primarily VAT (partial exemption) and SDLT. You will review VAT returns, support operational teams, provide detailed tax advice on new projects, manage relationships with HMRC, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues in corporation tax, employment tax, payroll, and finance, while contributing to high quality reporting and internal guidance. The role is full-time, permanent, and based in a central London location. What you'll need to succeed You will ideally have a CTA, CCAB, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification in tax or accounting. Significant tax experience, specifically VAT (partial exemption) and systems work. Experience in the property, real estate or housing sectors would be beneficial. Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare and deliver high-quality written and verbal reports to senior stakeholders. What you'll get in return Salary c.£90,000 Hybrid working: 2 days per week from London office Generous pension contributions and annual leave What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV detailing how you are a good match for this role. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Your new company This organisation is a large, mission-driven group that manages a substantial portfolio of homes and delivers services designed to help people live well. It operates across multiple regions through a multi-entity structure, supporting a wide range of business areas and development activity. Guided by strong social purpose, it takes a forward-thinking approach to compliance, financial governance, and long-term community impact. Your new role As the Senior Tax Manager, you will take the lead on all day-to-day tax matters across a variety of tax areas, primarily VAT (partial exemption) and SDLT. You will review VAT returns, support operational teams, provide detailed tax advice on new projects, manage relationships with HMRC, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues in corporation tax, employment tax, payroll, and finance, while contributing to high quality reporting and internal guidance. The role is full-time, permanent, and based in a central London location. What you'll need to succeed You will ideally have a CTA, CCAB, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification in tax or accounting. Significant tax experience, specifically VAT (partial exemption) and systems work. Experience in the property, real estate or housing sectors would be beneficial. Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare and deliver high-quality written and verbal reports to senior stakeholders. What you'll get in return Salary c.£90,000 Hybrid working: 2 days per week from London office Generous pension contributions and annual leave What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV detailing how you are a good match for this role. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
About the Role This role sits at the heart of a complex higher-education environment, partnering closely with academic departments and professional services to navigate sector-specific people challenges. The successful candidate will bring a strong working knowledge of higher-education policies, frameworks, and governance, along with demonstrable experience leading to redundancy and organisational change processes, including managing settlement agreements. The focus of the position will centre around workforce planning, supporting senior leaders to shape future capability, optimise organisational design, and ensure people strategies align with long-term institutional priorities. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leaders to deliver proactive, strategic workforce planning across designated faculties and departments. Provide trusted HR advice on organisational design, resourcing models, talent planning and capability frameworks. Support change initiatives, including restructures and service redesign, ensuring effective consultation and communication. Analyse workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and future workforce requirements. Build strong, influential relationships with stakeholders, including managers, trade unions and internal HR teams. Coach and support managers on complex employee relations matters, performance management and people development. Contribute to wider People & Culture projects as needed to support institutional priorities. About You Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within Higher Education. Strong background in leading redundancy processes, including settlement agreements Strong background in workforce planning, organisational change, or strategic transformation work. Confident working with senior stakeholders and able to influence at all levels. Sound understanding of employee relations and UK employment legislation. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to hit the ground running. CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience). Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a respected university, shaping how the organisation supports its people now and in the future. You'll work alongside a collaborative HR leadership team with the autonomy to make a meaningful impact. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
About the Role This role sits at the heart of a complex higher-education environment, partnering closely with academic departments and professional services to navigate sector-specific people challenges. The successful candidate will bring a strong working knowledge of higher-education policies, frameworks, and governance, along with demonstrable experience leading to redundancy and organisational change processes, including managing settlement agreements. The focus of the position will centre around workforce planning, supporting senior leaders to shape future capability, optimise organisational design, and ensure people strategies align with long-term institutional priorities. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leaders to deliver proactive, strategic workforce planning across designated faculties and departments. Provide trusted HR advice on organisational design, resourcing models, talent planning and capability frameworks. Support change initiatives, including restructures and service redesign, ensuring effective consultation and communication. Analyse workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and future workforce requirements. Build strong, influential relationships with stakeholders, including managers, trade unions and internal HR teams. Coach and support managers on complex employee relations matters, performance management and people development. Contribute to wider People & Culture projects as needed to support institutional priorities. About You Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within Higher Education. Strong background in leading redundancy processes, including settlement agreements Strong background in workforce planning, organisational change, or strategic transformation work. Confident working with senior stakeholders and able to influence at all levels. Sound understanding of employee relations and UK employment legislation. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to hit the ground running. CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience). Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a respected university, shaping how the organisation supports its people now and in the future. You'll work alongside a collaborative HR leadership team with the autonomy to make a meaningful impact. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
