Abacus Consulting

Private Client Tax Senior, St Albans, £38,000-£45,000+ Excellent benefits - hybrid working Abacus Consulting are delighted to be a trusted partner to a leading accountancy practice in St Albans. We are currently assisting them in their search for a Tax Specialist to join their private clients tax team. This is a permanent/full time role with a hybrid working arrangement and excellent benefits. Working in a busy and fast paced environment the successful candidate will have proven experience managing a varied personal tax portfolio. Must be ATT qualified and likely to have started, or considering starting in the near future, CTA studies. This is a great role that is aimed at progressive and ambitious tax professionals. Excellent benefits and career opportunities available for the right candidate. Offices are within walking distance of city centre and Thameslink. Onsite parking. High quality offices. Active social scene. Employee wellbeing and assistance in place. Ongoing personal and professional development including study support. If this role is striking a chord with you, we look forward to your application!

IT Operations Manager - leading small team in established head office, Northampton - 50- 60,000 We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of our clients IT infrastructure to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of all systems, networks, and services. The ideal candidate will lead a team of IT professionals, manage system performance, and drive continuous improvement in IT operations aligned with business objectives. Your day to day duties as the IT Operations Manager will include, but not be limited to: Supporting the IT Director with the implementation of the firms IT and AI & Innovation Strategies Collaborate with the Innovation Manager and the Digital Adoption Team members to support innovation projects. Participate in internal and external audits, including ISO27001 and ISO22301. Manage the Cyber Essential Plus accreditation renewals. Develop and document processes and procedures, providing to ensure they are fully implemented within the team. Identify and manage operational risks Technical competencies must include: Microsoft 365 Platform, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Office Strong technical knowledge of network and server operating system Experience with support of Windows Operating Systems, SQL Server and Active Directory, including PowerShell scripting Proven experience in server virtualisation and Cloud-based Infrastructure Enterprise Backup, Replication and Business Continuity and Disaster recover mitigation and response To find out more or have a confidential chat, please do get in touch.

FP&A Analyst, Hemel, 50,000- 55,000+ perkbox + further benefits. Hybrid working arrangement Abacus Consulting are delighted to be working with a well established and highly respected business in their search for an FP&A Analyst. The role will be based out of their Hemel office As the FP&A Analyst your duties will include: Building relationships with stakeholders to identify opportunities and manage financial risks. Providing financial insights and modelling to support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Analysing data trends and consolidate findings to deliver meaningful performance insights. Supporting business transformation by identifying inefficiencies and recommending process improvements. Developing KPIs and metrics to measure project success and business performance. Creating automated reports and dashboards to monitor financial health and drive informed decisions This role is aimed at part qualified or qualified candidates and our client will also consider QBE candidates. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting experience coupled with the gravitas to partner key stakeholders and provide well timed decision support, and must be a confident Excel user and systems oriented. This is a permanent, full time role. Salary will depend on experience and qualifications, max of circa 50k- 55k + benefits. Hybrid working arrangement, expectation at least 2 days a week in Hemel office.

Finance Manager, Hertford, up to £44,000+ Discretionary Bonus & Study Support - 100% office based Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering with a new client in their search for a Finance Manager. They are a growing business with a dedicated and forward thinking senior management team. Working in a busy and fast paced accounts environment, your duties as the Finance Manager will include: Day to day management of head office finance team Submission of accounts Budgeting Review of actuals v forecast - provide commentary Cashflow Journals, accruals and prepayments Invoicing and payroll VAT/HMRC returns The ideal candidate will probably be AAT qualified or Qualified by Experience. Will have proven all round accounts experience SME background. You will be a confident Excel user. Any knowledge of Quickbooks would be useful. This is a permanent, full time role. 100% office based

Credit Controller, temporary, 3 months+, Bedford, 25k FTE Our client, a leading business in their sector, have a need for a Credit Controller to join the team at their offices in Bedford on a temporary basis for 3 months initially. You will be working in an established team of dedicated Credit Controllers who are used to hitting and exceeding their targets. Working in a fast-paced environment, your duties as the Credit Controller will include: Chasing late/non-payment Cash allocation Query resolution Setting up new accounts Reporting on status of debt/overdue accounts Support to Senior Credit Controller as required The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Credit Control, be customer focused and solutions driven. You will have good Excel and IT skills, be confident dealing with queries and building relationships at all levels. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office per week, there is on-site parking and potential for this role to be extended.

Purchase Ledger Assistant - Northampton - £26,000-£28,000 This established organisation in Northampton are seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy and efficient finance department. As the Purchase Ledger Assistant your day to day duties will include: Setting up suppliers Checking, matching and processing supplier invoices Raising BACS payments Resolving queries Statement reconciliations This role will be suited to a candidate who holds previous purchase ledger experience, and knowledge of sales ledger would be an advantage. Good communication skills and the ability to work to set timescales are essential.

Financial Controller, SME No 1 Finance Role, Qualified/QBE Accountant - Aylesbury, to 60,000 We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead the accounting function of our well established and successful SME client. Responsible for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting and internal controls, the Financial Controller will have a strong background in reporting financial information to management and a Board of Directors, as well as compliance with government regulations. On a day to day basis your responsibilities as the Financial Controller will include: Managing the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Developing and maintaining financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis. Provide management and Leadership to a small accounting team. Work closely with other members of the Senior Management Team Management of the monthly payroll. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filings. Liaise with external accountants for the year end statutory accounts, managing the audit process and addressing queries. Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial procedures. Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management. The successful candidate will contribute to the financial strategy of the business and will be pivotal in the development of all internal controls policies and procedures in the Company. The Financial Controller role is critical in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. The individual will have strong Excel skills and a good understanding of computer systems, ideally with experience of working with Sage software. We are seeking a qualified, or qualified by experience, Accountant who is used to working in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to process improvement and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. If this sounds like you and you are looking for a new, challenging, progressive role, please send your CV as soon as possible for further details about this opportunity.

Credit Controller, Ware, 30,000- 35,(Apply online only)% office based Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a growing business based in Ware as they search for a Credit Controller. Working as part of a team of Controllers, reporting into Credit Manager, your duties will include: - Chasing late/non payment Cash allocation Raising credit notes Query resolution Credit admin including team inbox Provide support to team and Credit Manager as needed The ideal candidate will have a proven background in collections, ideally on the business to domestic consumer side. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. In addition will need to be a confident MS Excel user You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team. This is 100% office based. Limited onsite parking. Dog friendly office