Trial Balance

Trial Balance Consulting are genuinely excited to be working with a brand-new client, who are entering an unprecedented period of growth. It's the kind of expansion that creates a rare, career-defining opportunity. They've asked us to assist in recruiting an FP&A Manager who will report directly to their Finance Director and play a key role within a dynamic and collaborative finance team. For candidates available quickly, they're also open to appointing somebody on a temporary basis. This role is perfect for a hands-on FP&A professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building robust financial modelsfrom scratch, analysing trends across complex datasets and turning the numbers into clear, actionable insight. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy influencing both operational and strategic decisions, this role will suit you brilliantly. You'll take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance reporting providing the kind of insight that helps drive the business forward during a critical phase of growth. You'll work closely with the FD and colleagues across the organisation, gaining strong visibility and real influence. Key Responsibilities: Produce weekly flash reporting and detailed monthly analysis across revenue, labour, fuel, mileage and engineering costs Deliver clear, value-adding variance commentary, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities Translate financial insight in a way that resonates with both finance and operational teams Lead the rolling monthly forecast process and manage the annual budgeting cycle Build advanced, driver-based financial modelsfrom the ground up,for scenarios, investment decisions and operational planning Develop a robust KPI reporting framework with validation checks and accurate driver logic Maintain accurate cost allocation processes and support analytical review of the monthly P&L Strengthen pricing, costing and profitability models to support commercial decision-making You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong, hands-on FP&A or commercial finance experience. You'll bring exceptional Excel skills, a highly analytical mindset and the confidence to challenge assumptions. You'll also be detail-focused, pro-active and comfortable working to tight deadlines, with the ability to simplify complex information for stakeholders at all levels. If you're excited by the idea of joining a high-growth business at exactly the right time, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Trial Balance Consulting ASAP for a confidential discussion and quote reference SR10817.

A consulting firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling efforts. You will play a key role in a fast-paced environment, providing actionable insights that drive business growth. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong Excel skills and a hands-on approach. If you're excited about joining a high-growth business, we encourage you to apply.

A leading recruitment service provider in Plymouth seeks an experienced Payroll Bureau Manager for a full-time role. You'll manage payroll for a diverse client base and ensure compliance with payroll legislation. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in payroll processing and experience with various software systems. This role offers great CPD opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Calling all Payroll Managers! I have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Bureau Manager to join an accountancy practice in Plymouth. This is a full-time, permanent role to start as soon as possible. This standalone Payroll Manager role comes with a significant level of responsibility. Applicants must have previous experience at this level, either within an accountancy practice or an independent payroll bureau. You will be responsible for the payroll of a large volume of clients of all sizes, managing both monthly and weekly payrolls. You should be up to date with payroll legislation and ideally have experience processing payrolls using multiple software systems. Technical confidence in handling all aspects of payroll, including liaising with HMRC and assisting staff with payroll queries, is essential. This role offers the support of a well-established employer, excellent CPD opportunities, and a genuinely positive working environment. Benefits include flexible and hybrid working arrangements. If this sounds like you, please apply today quoting job reference JVS10664 or call Jay Vilarrubi-Smith for a confidential discussion. Trial Balance is a market-leading provider of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South-West, working on vacancies at all levels in a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options, please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith, our dedicated practice specialist.

Chief Financial Officer - West Cornwall - Six-figure package + Executive benefits If you're looking for a CFO role with a tidy, generic job description you won't find it here. This is a hands-on and high-impact role at the heart of a thriving family-owned business, where every decision really matters. And if you've led finance teams in food, FMCG, fresh produce or high-volume supply chain environments, you'll know that no two days or businesses ever look the same. We've been exclusively retained by a long-established, family-run business that has quietly grown into a national success story. Supplying top-quality fresh produce across retail, wholesale and distribution, the company has built its reputation on integrity, consistency and care for its products, customers and people. Revenues are approaching £50m and the business is now at an exciting stage, ready for its next phase of growth. This is a genuine board-level opportunity to join a business where your experience, insight and leadership will shape the financial future. You'll partner closely with the MD and SLT to drive margin improvement, strengthen financial controls, optimise working capital and provide the clarity and insight that enables confident decision-making. You'll also bring structure and strategy to an operationally complex and seasonally driven business, from farm to packing, cold-chain logistics and commercial operations. The right person will be hands-on, approachable and commercially sharp. You'll thrive working alongside a highly capable finance team, mentoring and developing them, while also engaging with investors, banks and auditors. You'll improve systems, drive reporting accuracy and ensure financial discipline in a way that respects the culture and values of a close-knit, family business. We're looking for a professionally qualified finance leader with a proven track record in fast-moving, margin-sensitive industries. You'll be equally at home in operational detail as in strategic board discussions, able to influence and collaborate across all levels. Integrity, pragmatism and a collaborative style are key this isn't a role for someone who prefers to keep their distance from the team on the ground. We're introducing only a very small shortlist for this appointment. If you feel you may be one of them, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting EB10821. All enquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion and you can expect a swift and personal recruitment process.

How would you describe yourself? Ambitious and keen to learn? A good team player who enjoys working with other great people? Confident and personable? If the answer to all of the above is yes, and you are also an experienced accountancy practice specialist with strong technical skills, then I want to hear from you I'm working with a sociable and forward thinking firm. Continued success and growth has meant that they're again looking to add to their friendly team, ideally at the Senior or Client Manager level. You'll need to be a strong technical accountant with a strong background in statutory accounts and tax return preparation, along with significant cloud accounting experience. Strong communication skills are important as the firm strongly believes in offering a personal service to its varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Applications are welcomed from fully or part qualified ACA's or ACCA's, applicants who would describe themselves as qualified by experience, or AAT qualified candidates. Unfortunately, the technical nature of this role means that only candidates with a strong and recent background in accountancy practice can be considered. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply addressed to Rob Emsley and quoting job reference RE10445.

How would you describe yourself? Ambitious and keen to learn? A good team player who enjoys working with other great people? Confident and personable? If the answer to all of the above is yes, and you are also an experienced accountancy practice specialist with strong technical skills, then I want to hear from you I'm working with a sociable and forward thinking firm. Continued success and growth has meant that they're again looking to add to their friendly team, ideally at the Senior or Client Manager level. You'll need to be a strong technical accountant with a strong background in statutory accounts and tax return preparation. External audit experience would also be highly regarded but isn't essential. Strong communication skills are important as the firm strongly believes in offering a personal service to its varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Applications are welcomed from fully or part qualified ACA's or ACCA's, applicants who would describe themselves as qualified by experience, or AAT qualified candidates. Unfortunately the technical nature of this role means that only candidate with a strong and recent background in accountancy practice can be considered. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply addressed to Rob Emsley and quoting job reference RE10199. Trial Balance is a market leading supplier of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South-West and works on vacancies at all levels in a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options please contact Rob Emsley, our dedicated practice specialist.

A forward-thinking accountancy firm in Corsham is seeking a Senior or Client Manager with expertise in statutory accounts and tax preparations. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified or have significant experience in accountancy practice. Strong communication skills are essential to provide personal service to clients. Suitable applicants are encouraged to apply to Rob Emsley, quoting job reference RE10036.

Senior Finance Systems Consultant - Remote/Devon or Somerset - £35-40,000 Please note that this role will be permanently based from home/remote, but candidates must reside within a commutable distance of Devon Not every accounting role entails the endless crunching of numbers Trial Balance Consulting serve this employer on an exclusive basis and have worked with this business on numerous occasions over the past 4 years. All of our placed candidates have reported an extremely interesting and unique working environment. Not one has left the company's employment. This is the perfect opportunity for a finance professional with an excellent knowledge of multiple accounting platforms, with experience gained in either commerce or practice, but most importantly with a strong aptitude for mastering bespoke digital accounting packages. About the employer: A little over 4 years old, this software developer is growing very rapidly indeed. They produce a sector specific all-in-one accounting platform that links site level finance transactions to centralised HQ's. The platform is extremely popular within their client market; one of the most future proof sectors in the UK. They're a young business, with an extremely energetic tier one management team, all of whom exude a real passion for their product. About the role: This is a finance role with a twist. The post holder will work very closely with the company's clients, typically finance leaders operating at FC, FD, and CFO level. You'll be trained and mentored to become an accomplished guru in the efficient implementation, use and development of our client's software. Combining your digital systems experience with your pre-existing knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a typical finance function, you'll be offering tailored support to clients implementing this bespoke ERP. Please note that this is not a call centre environment. The Senior Finance Systems Consultantwill build a strong rapport with a portfolio of major clients. You'll develop a strong understanding of their business model, their accounting operations and will likely be on a first name basis with their system users. The successful candidate will manage a team of front line support staff and effectively project manage system implementations, ensuring perfect system architecture and user satisfaction. A key focus of the role will be the effective collation, manipulation and transfer of data from existing platforms (principally utilising the advanced features of MS Excel). What we're looking for: An experienced and enthusiastic digital problem solver with at least 2 years of recently gained experience in data capture, and system implementation project management. You should have a solid understanding of the main accounting principles and an understanding of the finance lifecycle, and will require intermediate/advanced MS Excel skills (particularlylookups, pivot tables and 'sumifs'). Where this role is based: This role is permanently based remotely/from home. However, suitable candidates must be based within a commutable distanceof the company HQ in Devon to enable ongoing product training and to ensure that you have a close working relationship with your colleagues. The company will provide all of the necessary IT and telephony equipment, broadband, and even home office furniture to ensure that the role can be completed in comfort and with all tools at your disposal. For further details of this interesting opportunity and to apply, please contact Dan Saunders quoting reference DS9295ASAP.

An established industry player is seeking an experienced payroll officer to join their dynamic bureau team. This role involves managing payroll for various clients, requiring exceptional organisational skills and a strong background in end-to-end payroll processes. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, engaging in all payroll activities while ensuring compliance with auto enrolment, RTI, and statutory payments. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Senior Finance Systems Consultant - Remote/Devon or Somerset - £35-40,000 Please note that this role will be permanently based from home/remote, but candidates must reside within a commutable distance of Devon Not every accounting role entails the endless crunching of numbers Trial Balance Consulting serve this employer on an exclusive basis and have worked with this business on numerous occasions over the past 4 years. All of our placed candidates have reported an extremely interesting and unique working environment. Not one has left the company's employment. This is the perfect opportunity for a finance professional with an excellent knowledge of multiple accounting platforms, with experience gained in either commerce or practice, but most importantly with a strong aptitude for mastering bespoke digital accounting packages. About the employer: A little over 4 years old, this software developer is growing very rapidly indeed. They produce a sector specific all-in-one accounting platform that links site level finance transactions to centralised HQ's. The platform is extremely popular within their client market; one of the most future proof sectors in the UK. They're a young business, with an extremely energetic tier one management team, all of whom exude a real passion for their product. About the role: This is a finance role with a twist. The post holder will work very closely with the company's clients, typically finance leaders operating at FC, FD, and CFO level. You'll be trained and mentored to become an accomplished guru in the efficient implementation, use and development of our client's software. Combining your digital systems experience with your pre-existing knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a typical finance function, you'll be offering tailored support to clients implementing this bespoke ERP. Please note that this is not a call centre environment. The Senior Finance Systems Consultantwill build a strong rapport with a portfolio of major clients. You'll develop a strong understanding of their business model, their accounting operations and will likely be on a first name basis with their system users. The successful candidate will manage a team of front line support staff and effectively project manage system implementations, ensuring perfect system architecture and user satisfaction. A key focus of the role will be the effective collation, manipulation and transfer of data from existing platforms (principally utilising the advanced features of MS Excel). What we're looking for: An experienced and enthusiastic digital problem solver with at least 2 years of recently gained experience in data capture, and system implementation project management. You should have a solid understanding of the main accounting principles and an understanding of the finance lifecycle, and will require intermediate/advanced MS Excel skills (particularlylookups, pivot tables and 'sumifs'). Where this role is based: This role is permanently based remotely/from home. However, suitable candidates must be based within a commutable distanceof the company HQ in Devon to enable ongoing product training and to ensure that you have a close working relationship with your colleagues. The company will provide all of the necessary IT and telephony equipment, broadband, and even home office furniture to ensure that the role can be completed in comfort and with all tools at your disposal. For further details of this interesting opportunity and to apply, please contact Dan Saunders quoting reference DS9295ASAP.

How would you describe yourself? Ambitious and keen to learn? A good team player who enjoys working with other great people? Confident and personable? If the answer to all of the above is yes, and you are also an experienced accountancy practice specialist with strong technical skills, then I want to hear from you I'm working with a sociable and forward-thinking firm. Continued success and growth has meant that they're again looking to add to their friendly team, ideally at the Senior or Client Manager level. You'll need to be a strong technical accountant with a strong background in statutory accounts and tax return preparation. Strong communication skills are important as the firm strongly believes in offering a personal service to its varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Applications are welcomed from fully or part qualified ACA's or ACCA's, applicants who would describe themselves as qualified by experience, or AAT qualified candidates. Unfortunately, the technical nature of this role means that only candidates with a strong and recent background in accountancy practice can be considered. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply addressed to Rob Emsley and quoting job reference RE10036.

Are you a bureau payroll whizz? Do you love the buzz of working in a fast-paced payroll department supporting lots of different businesses? I need to hear from you ASAP My client is a successful and well-established accountancy practice. Due to their success in attracting new clients, they are looking to add to their bureau function with an experienced payroll officer. This role will see you engage in all typical payroll activities and manage payroll on different cycles for a multitude of clients, so your organisational skills will need to be very strong. You will need to demonstrate a strong background in auto enrolment, RTI, statutory payments, and all period and year-end procedures. Due to the technical nature of this role, extensive experience in an end-to-end payroll position is essential. Previous bureau experience is preferred, though applications will also be considered from applicants with extensive experience in very high-volume payroll positions. If this sounds like the challenge you have been waiting for, then I'd like to hear from you. Please apply quoting job reference RE10482 or call Rob Emsley to discuss.