Wade Macdonald

Senior Assistant Accountant - Wallingford - £40,000 / £45,000 - Hybrid working About the Client Wade Macdonald are currently working with an established Retail organisation with a growing international presence and a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Operating at significant scale, the organisation has continued to grow and is now looking to strengthen its finance team to support its next stage of development. About the Job This is a broad Senior Assistant Accountant position within a small finance team, reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with senior finance leadership. You will take ownership of significant elements of the month-end process, helping ensure accurate and timely financial information while maintaining appropriate financial controls. Duties will include: Taking responsibility for key elements of the month-end close, ensuring transactions and journals are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. Recording revenue generated through multiple online sales channels and carrying out appropriate checks and reconciliations. Preparing customer invoices for online and wholesale activity and acting as a finance contact for relevant customers. Calculating and posting accruals and prepayments to ensure expenditure is recognised within the appropriate accounting period. Maintaining supporting schedules for prepayments and other balance sheet areas. Processing intercompany transactions and recharges. Managing payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations, working with the external payroll provider where required. Preparing VAT returns across relevant group entities. Maintaining fixed asset records and processing monthly depreciation. Assisting senior finance colleagues with additional projects and wider business requirements. About the Successful Applicant You will be an ACCA, ACA or CIMA part-qualified accountant or finalist with practical month-end experience and strong attention to detail. You will be comfortable managing competing deadlines, taking ownership of your workload and communicating effectively with colleagues at different levels. A proactive approach and the ambition to broaden your responsibilities as the organisation grows will be particularly important. What You Will Receive in Return 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contributions and study support. The organisation also offers flexible hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can broaden your finance experience, contribute to significant projects and develop your career within a supportive team.

Finance Manager / Controller SME - Fully Remote Our client is a £15m division of a global group seeking an entry level Financial Controller. Ideal for a Finance Manager looking to step up into an FC role. Would suite straight from practice as well as industry trained. It is essential you are a fully qualified accountant and preferably have experience working within the telecommunications sector. IFRS 15 / 16 would be hugely beneficial. The role can be based anywhere in the UK but you must be working and living in the UK as occasional on-site meetings will be required The Financial Controller role offers remote management and will play a pivotal role in managing financial operations. About the Role As Financial Controller , you'll be responsible for overseeing financial management, corporate accounting, regulatory reporting, and internal controls. You'll lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance, while also managing audits, financial reporting, and cash flow. Key Responsibilities Oversee accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax, VAT, and statutory reporting Manage cash flow, payroll, and month-end accounts Lead financial audits, internal controls, and IFRS compliance Conduct financial forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning Support reporting to the parent company, including quarterly and annual financial reviews What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in audit and financial control Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting, financial processes, and internal controls Previous experience and understanding of accounting for Multi Entities Proficiency in financial systems such as NetSuite, BPC, and Salesforce Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines What's in It for You? Competitive salary and benefits Remote working flexibility Opportunity to drive financial strategy in a growing business If you're a proactive finance professional ready to take on a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you

Management Accountant - Beaconsfield - £50,000 / £60,000 About the Client Wade Macdonald are currently working with a successful business that offers a genuine family feel and a friendly, close-knit team. They have created a supportive and collaborative working environment where people know each other, work closely together and are encouraged to make a meaningful contribution. With an approachable leadership team and a strong focus on long-term relationships, they value their people and take pride in maintaining a positive workplace culture. About the Job Working within a small finance team, this is a broad Management Accountant position combining month-end reporting, statutory accounting, forecasting and commercial analysis. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and provide meaningful financial information to senior management and external stakeholders. Duties will include: Producing monthly management accounts, including all associated reconciliations and adjustments. Preparing P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reports for management and joint venture stakeholders. Providing variance analysis across margins, overheads and business performance. Preparing statutory accounts and supporting corporation tax requirements. Liaising with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional partners. Preparing cash flow forecasts, annual budgets and supporting wider business planning. Supporting regulatory reporting, company secretarial requirements and ad hoc finance projects. About the Successful Applicant You will have at least two years' experience working as a Management Accountant and will either be actively studying towards and nearing completion of a recognised accounting qualification, or already qualified. You will have experience of group accounts and working directly with external auditors, alongside strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control skills. You'll also be analytical, organised and confident communicating with stakeholders across the business. What You Will Receive in Return You will receive a benefits package including study support, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and a pension scheme. You'll be joining an established organisation in a varied and commercially focused role, with excellent exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to broaden your experience across financial reporting, forecasting, planning and wider business operations.

Temporary Finance Business Partner - Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire - £18 - £20 per hour - Temporary until Mid- December About the Client Our client is a well-established Education organisation based in Wantage, supporting a network of schools. They offer a collaborative and supportive working environment, with an emphasis on professional development, teamwork and delivering a high-quality service. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. About the Job This temporary Finance Business Partner position will provide hands-on financial support across the organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and school leadership teams, you will support budgeting, reporting, payroll monitoring and day-to-day financial processes, helping stakeholders maintain effective financial control. Duties will include: Preparing and maintaining budgets and medium-term financial forecasts. Producing monthly financial reports and monitoring revenue and capital expenditure. Reconciling payroll against budgets, investigating discrepancies and assisting with payroll calculations. Acting as a key finance contact and responding to day-to-day queries. Maintaining purchase ledger activity and reviewing outstanding purchase orders at month-end. Processing and reviewing accruals, prepayments and deferred or accrued income. Supporting banking activities and accurately recording transactions. Providing financial information and analysis to senior finance colleagues and school leadership. Advising on purchasing decisions and helping stakeholders achieve value for money. Using accounting, budgeting and Excel-based systems to maintain accurate financial records. Supporting compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements. About the Successful Applicant You will have a strong background in budgeting, reporting and financial management. You will be confident using Excel and accounting systems, highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines. Previous experience within education or a similar environment would be beneficial. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required. What You Will Receive in Return Opportunity to join a supportive education organisation in Wantage on a temporary basis. The position offers a varied finance workload, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to use your financial expertise within a collaborative working environment.

Management Accountant Location: Hucknall Salary: £60,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid working About the Client Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the Education sector. With a collaborative and supportive working environment, they value people who enjoy working across teams, solving problems and contributing to the continued development of the organisation. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. About the Job This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a busy finance function, supporting the delivery of accurate management information while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation. The role offers a varied remit spanning management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, commercial analysis, audit support and finance transformation. Duties will include: Assisting with month-end reporting and the production of management information for wider Group reporting Completing and reviewing balance sheet and other finance reconciliations, working closely with colleagues across the finance function Collaborating with Finance Business Partners on budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial plans reflect operational priorities Working alongside Sales and Marketing teams to understand commercial trends and assess the financial impact of campaigns and promotional activity Contributing to finance transformation initiatives, including process improvements and accounting system changes Supporting the external audit process by preparing financial information and helping investigate queries Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and insight to support business decision-making Working with cross-functional and international finance colleagues to maintain accurate and timely financial information About the Successful Applicant You will have previous Management Accounting or Finance Business Partnering experience and ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although part-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. Strong Excel, general ledger and financial systems knowledge are important, alongside excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. You will enjoy understanding the commercial drivers behind the numbers and identifying opportunities to improve processes. What You Will Receive in Return You will join a collaborative finance team in a role offering broad exposure across management accounting, commercial partnering and finance transformation. The position provides the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, develop your commercial understanding and contribute to projects designed to improve finance processes and support future growth.

Management Accountant - FTC Location: Hucknall Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Contract: Fixed-Term Contract - 15 months. Hybrid working About the Client Our client is a well-established Education organisation with a collaborative finance function and a strong focus on supporting its wider business objectives. They cultivate a supportive atmosphere where professional development is valued, with teams working together across different functions to deliver high-quality outcomes. About the Job This fixed-term Management Accountant position will provide key support to the finance team, combining month-end and management reporting responsibilities with analysis, audit support and involvement in business improvement projects. The role offers plenty of interaction across finance and the wider organisation, including working with an overseas transactional reporting team. Duties will include: Assisting with month-end reporting and the production of management information, including divisional reporting for Group purposes. Completing and reviewing balance sheet and accounting reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records. Collaborating with wider finance teams and the transactional reporting function in India to ensure financial information is complete and accurate. Contributing to finance transformation projects, including process improvements and changes to accounting systems. Supporting the Group audit process and working with external auditors to provide information and investigate queries. Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and commercial insight to support business requirements. Helping to identify opportunities to strengthen processes and improve financial documentation. About the Successful Applicant You will have previous Management Accounting or Finance Business Partnering experience and ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified, or possess equivalent experience. Strong Excel, general ledger accounting, financial systems, reporting and analytical skills are important. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally, able to interpret the story behind the numbers and communicate financial information clearly, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. What You Will Receive in Return This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Education organisation and play an active role within its finance function. You will gain exposure to management reporting, audit, cross-functional working and finance transformation, while contributing to projects focused on improving processes and systems. The position should particularly appeal to someone who enjoys solving problems and is motivated by working within the education sector.

Temporary Assistant Accountant - Reading - Hybrid - £15-£16 per hour About the Client Our client is a growing organisation, offering an opportunity to join a small, friendly and highly collaborative finance team. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and clients alike. With a supportive working environment and exposure across the wider finance function, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their accounting career. About the Job Reporting directly to the Group Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will take responsibility for a range of transactional and month-end accounting activities while supporting the smooth running of the wider finance function. The position offers varied exposure across billing, accounts receivable, reconciliations and financial reporting, with the scope to become increasingly involved in statutory accounting, analysis and finance projects as the role develops. Duties will include: Coordinating the monthly billing cycle and ensuring customer invoices are produced correctly and on schedule. Maintaining the accounts receivable ledger, monitoring overdue balances and assisting with credit control activity. Completing bank, credit card and employee expense reconciliations. Assisting with monthly and annual financial close activities. Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating differences where required. Processing intercompany transactions, including invoices and internal recharges. Providing additional support to the Accounts Payable function and helping resolve queries. Assisting with the annual external audit by preparing supporting information and responding to requests. Completing relevant regulatory and statistical returns. Maintaining accurate financial records, systems and supporting documentation. Supporting the Group Accountant with analysis, statutory accounts preparation and other finance-related projects. Identifying opportunities to improve existing finance processes and working practices. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the wider organisation. About the Successful Applicant You will be a part-qualified CIMA or ACCA accountant with good experience of finance systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills. Highly numerate and detail-focused, you will be comfortable working to deadlines while maintaining accuracy. You will bring an organised, proactive and self-motivated approach, alongside the confidence and flexibility to manage changing priorities and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation. What You Will Receive in Return You will join a friendly and supportive finance team where you can broaden your accounting experience and continue your professional development.

Senior Payroll Administrator - Reading - £38,000 / £40,000 - Hybrid Working About the Client Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established Business Services organisation supporting a varied portfolio of customers across the UK. They offer a collaborative and people-focused environment where colleagues work closely together, share knowledge and support each other's development. About the Job This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator with a strong payroll bureau background to join an established team in Reading. You will manage your own portfolio of customers and take responsibility for accurate end-to-end payroll delivery, while also providing day-to-day support to the wider team. Although this role does not have direct line management responsibility, you will act as a senior point of contact for colleagues, helping with queries and more complex payroll escalations. Duties will include: Taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for an allocated portfolio of customers Processing PAYE, statutory payments, starters, leavers, pensions, deductions and attachment of earnings. Completing RTI submissions and supporting year-end payroll requirements and statutory documentation. Investigating and resolving payroll queries Acting as a senior point of contact for colleagues when complex payroll queries or escalations arise. Providing hands-on daily support to the payroll team, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues resolve issues. Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and ensuring payrolls remain accurate and compliant. Developing strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Supporting new customer implementations, including data validation and parallel payroll runs. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, accuracy and efficiency across the payroll function. About the Successful Applicant You will be an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in payroll bureau and end-to-end payroll processing. As a senior member of the team, you will be confident supporting colleagues with day-to-day queries, resolving more complex payroll issues and handling escalations. You will have good knowledge of PAYE, RTI, statutory payments and pensions, along with strong attention to detail and a supportive, approachable manner. What You Will Receive in Return 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Pension Scheme Health cash plan Life assurance Cycle-to-work scheme Regular training Exclusive discounts & more

Temp to Perm Payroll Officer (Education) - Outskirts of Oxford, Near Iffley - Hybrid (1 Day Office) - £17.00 to £18.00 Per Hour + Holiday Pay About the Client Our client is a well-established organisation within the Education sector. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality services and fostering a positive working environment where employees feel valued and supported. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships. School payroll experience is essential. About the Job This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team in a varied payroll position where no two days are quite the same. Working closely with colleagues, schools and external payroll providers, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll processes are delivered efficiently and employees are paid accurately and on time. Acting as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries and providing guidance. Supporting schools with payroll processes, system usage and best practice. Processing payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual amendments and additional payments. Calculating salaries, holiday pay, overtime and allowances etc. Reviewing payroll data and resolving discrepancies ahead of monthly payroll deadlines. Supporting pension administration activities and associated payroll processes. Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with GDPR. Producing payroll reports and carrying out regular data validation checks. Liaising with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure a high-quality payroll service. Assisting with payroll audits, reviews and process improvements. About the Successful Applicant School payroll experience is essential. The successful applicant will have previous experience working within a busy payroll environment and a strong understanding of payroll processes and legislation. You will possess excellent numerical skills, advanced Excel knowledge and exceptional attention to detail. What You Will Receive in Return In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative organisation that values its people. Enjoy flexible hybrid working, part-time hours, professional development opportunities, excellent work-life balance, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a respected education setting. How to Proceed If this super Payroll Officer opportunity has sparked your interest, I'm eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today - (please call only if you have UK payroll experience within Education). You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits! Temp to Perm Payroll Officer (Education) - Outskirts of Oxford, Near Iffley - Hybrid (1 Day Office) - £17.00 to £18.00 Per Hour + Holiday Pay