An established and reputable accountancy practice is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Tax Manager to join their team in Wokingham. Supporting the Tax Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients. This is a hands-on, office-based role, ideally suited to someone who enjoys building strong client relationships and working as part of a collaborative team. The salary for this role is between £60,000 and £70,000 dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Tax Manager role are: Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, acting as their primary point of contact Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current UK legislation Prepare and/or review a range of compliance filings, including: Capital Gains Tax returns Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns P11D forms Support the Tax Director on advisory projects, including tax planning and structuring Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner Review work prepared by junior staff, providing guidance and mentoring Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed effectively Skills required for the Senior Tax Manager role: Strong experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience Proven ability to manage a client portfolio independently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills If you are an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would be keen to hear from you.
May 06, 2026
Full time
An established and reputable accountancy practice is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Tax Manager to join their team in Wokingham. Supporting the Tax Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients. This is a hands-on, office-based role, ideally suited to someone who enjoys building strong client relationships and working as part of a collaborative team. The salary for this role is between £60,000 and £70,000 dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Tax Manager role are: Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, acting as their primary point of contact Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current UK legislation Prepare and/or review a range of compliance filings, including: Capital Gains Tax returns Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns P11D forms Support the Tax Director on advisory projects, including tax planning and structuring Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner Review work prepared by junior staff, providing guidance and mentoring Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed effectively Skills required for the Senior Tax Manager role: Strong experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience Proven ability to manage a client portfolio independently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills If you are an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would be keen to hear from you.
Your new company This organisation is one of the UK's top accountancy firms and a leading professional services provider. They deliver services through a range of divisions, including tax, audit and assurance, wealth management and business advisory services. They're people-first, and this approach really sets them apart. They understand your role is crucial to their success, and will invest in you by giving you access to award-winning development programmes and resources that will give you the freedom to shape your career. Your new role Your work in financial planning goes beyond the numbers, allowing you to build up meaningful client relationships, understand their business and deliver insights that will drive real results. Working within the Client Support Team, you'll work closely with the Senior Client Support to be a point of contact, deal with all aspects of the new business process and ensure all objectives are achieved on a timely basis. As such, this role would be suited to someone who is self-assured, proactive and has the ability to build long-lasting relationships. Key responsibilities include: Providing 'subject matter expert' input as appropriate and when requested, and provide appropriate training, direction and support for others where needed Troubleshooting issues within the Client Support Team, finding solutions and implementing them, seeking support from senior management where appropriate Dealing with all aspects of the new business process and ongoing servicing of clients' plans, liaising with colleagues in other service lines and product providers as appropriate Taking ownership for keeping up to date with legislative / regulatory changes / CPD Being a point of contact for clients, colleagues and external stakeholders Adhering to regulatory requirements, compliance procedures, departmental and firm-wide processes Helping to manage the consultant diary to help ensure the most effective use of their time Proactively get involved and contribute ideas as part of continuous improvement. Support and embrace necessary changes. Share best practice and knowledge What you'll need to succeed A proactive and positive approach The ability to take initiative Attention to detail Confidence to seek guidance or refer complex/unusual/non-compliant cases to the Operations or Compliance Manager Appreciation and understanding of how other roles within the department are inter-dependant Advanced experience using the full Microsoft Office Suite What you'll get in return Full time, permanent position Agile working - Flexibility of core hours from 10am to 2pm 2 WFH days per week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days) Employee recognition awards A competitive salary package 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, or call us now. 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 (url removed)
May 06, 2026
Full time
Your new company This organisation is one of the UK's top accountancy firms and a leading professional services provider. They deliver services through a range of divisions, including tax, audit and assurance, wealth management and business advisory services. They're people-first, and this approach really sets them apart. They understand your role is crucial to their success, and will invest in you by giving you access to award-winning development programmes and resources that will give you the freedom to shape your career. Your new role Your work in financial planning goes beyond the numbers, allowing you to build up meaningful client relationships, understand their business and deliver insights that will drive real results. Working within the Client Support Team, you'll work closely with the Senior Client Support to be a point of contact, deal with all aspects of the new business process and ensure all objectives are achieved on a timely basis. As such, this role would be suited to someone who is self-assured, proactive and has the ability to build long-lasting relationships. Key responsibilities include: Providing 'subject matter expert' input as appropriate and when requested, and provide appropriate training, direction and support for others where needed Troubleshooting issues within the Client Support Team, finding solutions and implementing them, seeking support from senior management where appropriate Dealing with all aspects of the new business process and ongoing servicing of clients' plans, liaising with colleagues in other service lines and product providers as appropriate Taking ownership for keeping up to date with legislative / regulatory changes / CPD Being a point of contact for clients, colleagues and external stakeholders Adhering to regulatory requirements, compliance procedures, departmental and firm-wide processes Helping to manage the consultant diary to help ensure the most effective use of their time Proactively get involved and contribute ideas as part of continuous improvement. Support and embrace necessary changes. Share best practice and knowledge What you'll need to succeed A proactive and positive approach The ability to take initiative Attention to detail Confidence to seek guidance or refer complex/unusual/non-compliant cases to the Operations or Compliance Manager Appreciation and understanding of how other roles within the department are inter-dependant Advanced experience using the full Microsoft Office Suite What you'll get in return Full time, permanent position Agile working - Flexibility of core hours from 10am to 2pm 2 WFH days per week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days) Employee recognition awards A competitive salary package 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, or call us now. 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 (url removed)
Tax Specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have just been instructed on a fantastic R&D Tax Senior Manager or Director opportunity on behalf of our client in Central London. Working with an impressive client portfolio from an array of industry sectors, leading the delivery of R&D tax claims and providing expert advice. Managing R&D tax projects, ad hoc advisory work, reviewing documentation/ technical click apply for full job details
May 06, 2026
Full time
Tax Specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have just been instructed on a fantastic R&D Tax Senior Manager or Director opportunity on behalf of our client in Central London. Working with an impressive client portfolio from an array of industry sectors, leading the delivery of R&D tax claims and providing expert advice. Managing R&D tax projects, ad hoc advisory work, reviewing documentation/ technical click apply for full job details
82467 - Senior OHL Design Engineer Capital Programme Bury St Edmunds (Hybrid) Design the overhead line networks that keep communities powered. Join UK Power Networks as a Senior OHL Design Engineer and lead the creation of high-quality OHL design packages for new build and refurbishment schemes from 11kV to 132kV -from early-stage concepts through to deliverable drawings and technical reports. Package: 84,160 + business needs car + 3% bonus Hybrid after probation (3 days office / 2 remote) Permanent role Apply by: 20 May 2026 What you'll do Produce and check detailed OHL designs, calculations, reports and drawings to UKPN standards and BS-EN 50341 Lead complex design assignments, improving methods and driving high engineering standards Use PLS-CADD / PLS-Tower (plus CAD tools) to analyse structures, loads, and foundations Support FEED-stage work with technical reports and presentations Ensure compliance with CDM and relevant legal/regulatory requirements Act as Principal Designer on allocated schemes and provide leadership across the project team What you'll bring BEng/BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience) with strong OHL design background Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership) Hands-on experience in an OHL engineering environment and confidence producing constructible drawings Proficiency with PLS-CADD & PLS-Tower (essential) and CAD tools such as AutoCAD/Microstation Knowledge of UK, European and ENA standards-ideally within a utility provider environment A strong safety culture and practical understanding of CDM (IOSH training advantageous) What you'll get 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays Generous pension: you contribute 4% or 5%; we contribute 8% or 10% Business needs car, plus tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing) Season ticket loan and tenancy loan deposit scheme Occupational health support + Employee Assistance Programme Retail discounts (Switched On) and discounted gym membership Ready to shape the network? Apply now and bring your OHL expertise to a team delivering critical infrastructure-safely, compliantly and to the highest standard. Closing date: 20 May 2026.
May 06, 2026
Full time
82467 - Senior OHL Design Engineer Capital Programme Bury St Edmunds (Hybrid) Design the overhead line networks that keep communities powered. Join UK Power Networks as a Senior OHL Design Engineer and lead the creation of high-quality OHL design packages for new build and refurbishment schemes from 11kV to 132kV -from early-stage concepts through to deliverable drawings and technical reports. Package: 84,160 + business needs car + 3% bonus Hybrid after probation (3 days office / 2 remote) Permanent role Apply by: 20 May 2026 What you'll do Produce and check detailed OHL designs, calculations, reports and drawings to UKPN standards and BS-EN 50341 Lead complex design assignments, improving methods and driving high engineering standards Use PLS-CADD / PLS-Tower (plus CAD tools) to analyse structures, loads, and foundations Support FEED-stage work with technical reports and presentations Ensure compliance with CDM and relevant legal/regulatory requirements Act as Principal Designer on allocated schemes and provide leadership across the project team What you'll bring BEng/BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience) with strong OHL design background Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership) Hands-on experience in an OHL engineering environment and confidence producing constructible drawings Proficiency with PLS-CADD & PLS-Tower (essential) and CAD tools such as AutoCAD/Microstation Knowledge of UK, European and ENA standards-ideally within a utility provider environment A strong safety culture and practical understanding of CDM (IOSH training advantageous) What you'll get 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays Generous pension: you contribute 4% or 5%; we contribute 8% or 10% Business needs car, plus tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing) Season ticket loan and tenancy loan deposit scheme Occupational health support + Employee Assistance Programme Retail discounts (Switched On) and discounted gym membership Ready to shape the network? Apply now and bring your OHL expertise to a team delivering critical infrastructure-safely, compliantly and to the highest standard. Closing date: 20 May 2026.
About the Firm This national law firm, with a strong presence in Birmingham, is widely recognised for delivering high-quality legal services across the UK and internationally. Its Private Client team is Legal 500 ranked, reflecting its technical excellence and outstanding client service. The firm advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, with a growing portfolio of international work. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, the firm offers an excellent platform for career progression. The Role The firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join its highly regarded Birmingham team. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload and work closely with senior lawyers on more complex matters, including those with cross-border elements. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, and estate administration Advising on inheritance tax and estate planning matters Assisting with the administration of high-value and complex estates Supporting senior team members on international and cross-border work Building and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development and networking initiatives Requirements Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ years' PQE in private client work Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, and estate planning Experience or exposure to high-net-worth clients Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage caseloads effectively and meet deadlines A proactive and team-oriented approach What the Firm Offers Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package High-quality work, including international matters Clear and structured career progression Supportive and collaborative working environment Flexible and hybrid working options Ongoing training and professional development
May 06, 2026
Full time
About the Firm This national law firm, with a strong presence in Birmingham, is widely recognised for delivering high-quality legal services across the UK and internationally. Its Private Client team is Legal 500 ranked, reflecting its technical excellence and outstanding client service. The firm advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, with a growing portfolio of international work. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, the firm offers an excellent platform for career progression. The Role The firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join its highly regarded Birmingham team. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload and work closely with senior lawyers on more complex matters, including those with cross-border elements. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, and estate administration Advising on inheritance tax and estate planning matters Assisting with the administration of high-value and complex estates Supporting senior team members on international and cross-border work Building and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development and networking initiatives Requirements Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ years' PQE in private client work Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, and estate planning Experience or exposure to high-net-worth clients Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage caseloads effectively and meet deadlines A proactive and team-oriented approach What the Firm Offers Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package High-quality work, including international matters Clear and structured career progression Supportive and collaborative working environment Flexible and hybrid working options Ongoing training and professional development
Exciting opportunity for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join a prominent firm of Chartered Accountants based in York. This firm offer a variety of services to their varied client base, ensuring you are stepping into a well-rounded role offering a variety of work to keep your work life balanced and interesting. As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for: Preparation and review of statutory year end accounts for a range of clients. Plan, lead, and carry out audit work, both on-site and in the office. Advising clients on basic tax matters. Supporting junior members of the team and working closely with Mangers. To qualify for this Audit and Accounts Senior role, ideally you will meet the following: Suitable for someone who ACA or ACCA qualified 3+ years' Practice experience, having also worked as an Audit and Accounts Senior (or equivalent) in an Accountancy firm. Confident liaising with clients. What's on offer? Full study support. Flexible working times / hybrid 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Free parking Salary from £38,000 to £45,000 If you are interested in this Audit and Accounts Senior role or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Exciting opportunity for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join a prominent firm of Chartered Accountants based in York. This firm offer a variety of services to their varied client base, ensuring you are stepping into a well-rounded role offering a variety of work to keep your work life balanced and interesting. As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for: Preparation and review of statutory year end accounts for a range of clients. Plan, lead, and carry out audit work, both on-site and in the office. Advising clients on basic tax matters. Supporting junior members of the team and working closely with Mangers. To qualify for this Audit and Accounts Senior role, ideally you will meet the following: Suitable for someone who ACA or ACCA qualified 3+ years' Practice experience, having also worked as an Audit and Accounts Senior (or equivalent) in an Accountancy firm. Confident liaising with clients. What's on offer? Full study support. Flexible working times / hybrid 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Free parking Salary from £38,000 to £45,000 If you are interested in this Audit and Accounts Senior role or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
If you are looking to take the next step in your accountancy career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. A leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Carlisle is seeking a talented and motivated Business Services Senior to join their expanding team. Offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more, this is a firm that understands the importance of work-life balance and staff wellbeing. From your very first day, you will be welcomed into a supportive and professional environment where your development is placed front and centre. Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK's most trusted specialist recruiters in the accountancy practice sector, has been exclusively appointed to manage this search. With a reputation built on integrity, industry knowledge, and a genuine commitment to matching the right candidates with the right firms, Crowe Watson is proud to be partnering with a practice of this calibre. If you are seeking expert guidance throughout your job search, you will be in safe hands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Services Senior to work with a varied and interesting portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger commercial enterprises. You will play a key role within a busy and collaborative team, taking ownership of your client relationships and producing high-quality work across a broad range of accounting and business services. The firm has a strong reputation in the Carlisle area and is well placed to support your longer-term career ambitions. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Preparation and review of accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients Providing bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts services where required Preparation of corporation tax computations and self-assessment tax returns Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies on behalf of clients Contributing to the overall efficiency and development of the business services team Requirements AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified At least two years' experience working within a UK Practice environment Solid working knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance Proficiency with accountancy software Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines effectively A positive, team-oriented attitude with a desire to grow professionally
May 06, 2026
Full time
If you are looking to take the next step in your accountancy career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. A leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Carlisle is seeking a talented and motivated Business Services Senior to join their expanding team. Offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more, this is a firm that understands the importance of work-life balance and staff wellbeing. From your very first day, you will be welcomed into a supportive and professional environment where your development is placed front and centre. Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK's most trusted specialist recruiters in the accountancy practice sector, has been exclusively appointed to manage this search. With a reputation built on integrity, industry knowledge, and a genuine commitment to matching the right candidates with the right firms, Crowe Watson is proud to be partnering with a practice of this calibre. If you are seeking expert guidance throughout your job search, you will be in safe hands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Services Senior to work with a varied and interesting portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger commercial enterprises. You will play a key role within a busy and collaborative team, taking ownership of your client relationships and producing high-quality work across a broad range of accounting and business services. The firm has a strong reputation in the Carlisle area and is well placed to support your longer-term career ambitions. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Preparation and review of accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients Providing bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts services where required Preparation of corporation tax computations and self-assessment tax returns Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies on behalf of clients Contributing to the overall efficiency and development of the business services team Requirements AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified At least two years' experience working within a UK Practice environment Solid working knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance Proficiency with accountancy software Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines effectively A positive, team-oriented attitude with a desire to grow professionally
On behalf of a well-established accountancy firm, we are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to work in the firms Agriculture & Property Department in what is essentially a management role. The role can be based in Banbury, Kettering or Stratford Upon Avon and will involve managing a portfolio of predominantly agricultural and rural businesses, delivering accounting and tax planning services click apply for full job details
May 06, 2026
Full time
On behalf of a well-established accountancy firm, we are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to work in the firms Agriculture & Property Department in what is essentially a management role. The role can be based in Banbury, Kettering or Stratford Upon Avon and will involve managing a portfolio of predominantly agricultural and rural businesses, delivering accounting and tax planning services click apply for full job details
Your new company Join a dynamic, award-winning advisory firm with ambitious plans to double in size over the next five years. With a strong private client offering and access to an international network spanning over 150 countries, the firm provides a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where senior professionals can truly influence growth. Your new role As a Director within the Private Client Tax team, you'll take a strategic lead in managing key client relationships and delivering high-quality advisory work. You'll work closely with partners on business development, lead complex projects, and play an active role in developing the next generation of talent.Key responsibilities include: Leading private client advisory and technical projects Managing and growing client relationships Generating and converting new business opportunities Mentoring and developing junior team members Collaborating across service lines to deliver joined-up solutions What you'll need to succeed CTA and/or ACA qualification, or qualified by experience Strong private client tax advisory experience Proven client handling and project management skills Excellent communication and relationship-building ability Interest in coaching and developing others What you'll get in return Flexible and hybrid working options 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off and additional leave options A modern Birmingham office with on-site perks and excellent transport links A supportive culture with clear progression and active partner involvement A comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package What you need to do now If you're looking for a senior private client tax role where you can shape strategy, develop people and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Senior Managers looking for a step-up or a fast-track move to Director should also apply. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. 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
May 06, 2026
Full time
Your new company Join a dynamic, award-winning advisory firm with ambitious plans to double in size over the next five years. With a strong private client offering and access to an international network spanning over 150 countries, the firm provides a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where senior professionals can truly influence growth. Your new role As a Director within the Private Client Tax team, you'll take a strategic lead in managing key client relationships and delivering high-quality advisory work. You'll work closely with partners on business development, lead complex projects, and play an active role in developing the next generation of talent.Key responsibilities include: Leading private client advisory and technical projects Managing and growing client relationships Generating and converting new business opportunities Mentoring and developing junior team members Collaborating across service lines to deliver joined-up solutions What you'll need to succeed CTA and/or ACA qualification, or qualified by experience Strong private client tax advisory experience Proven client handling and project management skills Excellent communication and relationship-building ability Interest in coaching and developing others What you'll get in return Flexible and hybrid working options 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off and additional leave options A modern Birmingham office with on-site perks and excellent transport links A supportive culture with clear progression and active partner involvement A comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package What you need to do now If you're looking for a senior private client tax role where you can shape strategy, develop people and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Senior Managers looking for a step-up or a fast-track move to Director should also apply. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. 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
A leading Newport based Accountancy Practice are looking to appoint an additional Corporate Tax Senior/Manager for their growing tax team. You will be working with a varied industry client base across south Wales, wider UK and globally. The Corporate Tax Senior/ Manager will be own and manage a client portfolio with minimum support from senior employees click apply for full job details
May 06, 2026
Full time
A leading Newport based Accountancy Practice are looking to appoint an additional Corporate Tax Senior/Manager for their growing tax team. You will be working with a varied industry client base across south Wales, wider UK and globally. The Corporate Tax Senior/ Manager will be own and manage a client portfolio with minimum support from senior employees click apply for full job details
Our client is a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, renowned for providing comprehensive and professional accounting, tax, and business advisory services. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to a diverse range of clients, including businesses of all sizes, individuals, and charities. They are looking for a Client Relationship Manager, ideally in their Carlisle or Keswick offices, due to the growth of the business. Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining and developing strong client-business relationships, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to clients, and supporting the practice's annual business plan. In order to achieve this, they are offering up to 50,000, bonuses up to 17% and benefits such as an unlimited holiday buy-in scheme through salary sacrifice. Client Relationship Manager Job Overview Maintain and develop client-business relationships, ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality service. Identify opportunities for additional fees and services to clients. Ensure client satisfaction through proactive relationship management, resolving issues promptly. Collaborate with the Managing Director to develop systems that improve efficiency and enhance business growth. Manage a portfolio of 50-100 clients, ensuring consistent service and engagement through the Customer Care Programme. Prepare and review financial accounts, business tax computations, VAT returns, and management reports. Develop and present business insights, including competitor analysis, profitability reviews, and cash flow improvement strategies. Work on special projects as needed and engage with clients on-site when required. Client Relationship Manager Job Requirements Proven experience in client relationship management or accountancy roles. Solid understanding of accountancy tasks, including financial statements and tax computations. Proficiency with business software (e.g., tax, VAT, financial reporting). Excellent communication, both verbal and written. Organised and capable of managing multiple accounts within timelines and budgets. Client Relationship Manager Salary & Benefits Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum, based on experience. Flexible working hours: 37.5 hours per week, with a typical working day from 8:30am to 5:00pm (flexible for school runs, etc.). 100% office-based role. Overtime paid at the standard rate. Performance-based bonus paid every 6 months, up to 17% of salary. Holiday Package: 20 days + 8BH Holiday Buy-In scheme (unlimited) via salary sacrifice. Progression Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health coverage, and other perks. Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Our client is a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, renowned for providing comprehensive and professional accounting, tax, and business advisory services. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to a diverse range of clients, including businesses of all sizes, individuals, and charities. They are looking for a Client Relationship Manager, ideally in their Carlisle or Keswick offices, due to the growth of the business. Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining and developing strong client-business relationships, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to clients, and supporting the practice's annual business plan. In order to achieve this, they are offering up to 50,000, bonuses up to 17% and benefits such as an unlimited holiday buy-in scheme through salary sacrifice. Client Relationship Manager Job Overview Maintain and develop client-business relationships, ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality service. Identify opportunities for additional fees and services to clients. Ensure client satisfaction through proactive relationship management, resolving issues promptly. Collaborate with the Managing Director to develop systems that improve efficiency and enhance business growth. Manage a portfolio of 50-100 clients, ensuring consistent service and engagement through the Customer Care Programme. Prepare and review financial accounts, business tax computations, VAT returns, and management reports. Develop and present business insights, including competitor analysis, profitability reviews, and cash flow improvement strategies. Work on special projects as needed and engage with clients on-site when required. Client Relationship Manager Job Requirements Proven experience in client relationship management or accountancy roles. Solid understanding of accountancy tasks, including financial statements and tax computations. Proficiency with business software (e.g., tax, VAT, financial reporting). Excellent communication, both verbal and written. Organised and capable of managing multiple accounts within timelines and budgets. Client Relationship Manager Salary & Benefits Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum, based on experience. Flexible working hours: 37.5 hours per week, with a typical working day from 8:30am to 5:00pm (flexible for school runs, etc.). 100% office-based role. Overtime paid at the standard rate. Performance-based bonus paid every 6 months, up to 17% of salary. Holiday Package: 20 days + 8BH Holiday Buy-In scheme (unlimited) via salary sacrifice. Progression Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health coverage, and other perks. Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Your new company This is a newly created role within a growing, progressive accountancy firm that is investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. The firm supports a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, commercially minded culture - grown-ups doing proper work without unnecessary hierarchy.Centrally located offices, modern working practices, and a leadership team that genuinely wants this hire to shape and grow the service, not just inherit it. Your new role You'll take a senior position within the outsourced finance function, providing strategic financial leadership to owner-managed businesses and SMEs.The role blends hands-on client delivery with higher-level advisory and team leadership. You'll be trusted to work directly with business owners, senior management teams and boards, helping clients make better decisions through clear insight, not jargon.Key elements include: Leading outsourced finance relationships for a portfolio of SME clients Overseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting Acting as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growth Ensuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standards Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls Coaching and developing finance teams (both in-house and outsourced) Collaborating with tax, audit and payroll colleagues to provide joined-up advice What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experience operating at Senior Manager level (or strong Manager ready to step up) within an outsourcing / business services function A strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clients Proven people leadership experience in a results-driven environment Clear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over-complication What you'll get in return Salary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience A newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remit Informal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeism Central Guildford location with flexible working patterns considered A firm that is growing and investing, not standing still What you need to do now If you'd like a discreet conversation to understand the firm, culture and longer-term opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more details. 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
May 06, 2026
Full time
Your new company This is a newly created role within a growing, progressive accountancy firm that is investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. The firm supports a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, commercially minded culture - grown-ups doing proper work without unnecessary hierarchy.Centrally located offices, modern working practices, and a leadership team that genuinely wants this hire to shape and grow the service, not just inherit it. Your new role You'll take a senior position within the outsourced finance function, providing strategic financial leadership to owner-managed businesses and SMEs.The role blends hands-on client delivery with higher-level advisory and team leadership. You'll be trusted to work directly with business owners, senior management teams and boards, helping clients make better decisions through clear insight, not jargon.Key elements include: Leading outsourced finance relationships for a portfolio of SME clients Overseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting Acting as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growth Ensuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standards Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls Coaching and developing finance teams (both in-house and outsourced) Collaborating with tax, audit and payroll colleagues to provide joined-up advice What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experience operating at Senior Manager level (or strong Manager ready to step up) within an outsourcing / business services function A strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clients Proven people leadership experience in a results-driven environment Clear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over-complication What you'll get in return Salary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience A newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remit Informal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeism Central Guildford location with flexible working patterns considered A firm that is growing and investing, not standing still What you need to do now If you'd like a discreet conversation to understand the firm, culture and longer-term opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more details. 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
Senior Civil Design Engineer Permanent Leeds, North England Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious civil engineer with the following attributes: A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. LI-CN1
May 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Design Engineer Permanent Leeds, North England Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious civil engineer with the following attributes: A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. LI-CN1
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior Location: Gillingham, Dorset Salary: Competitive, DOE Employment Type: Full-time Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a long-established and growing accountancy practice. This role offers exposure to a broad range of professional practice work, supporting a varied client base and providing excellent scope for development and progression. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of accounts preparation and tax compliance, working closely with senior team members and clients to deliver a high-quality service. Key Responsibilities Preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts for a wide range of clients, including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax computations and personal tax returns Liaising directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries and provide support Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Supporting senior team members with more complex assignments where required Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and relevant legislation Working with accounting software packages and maintaining accurate client records Assisting with ad hoc projects and general practice duties as required Requirements Recent or current experience within an accountancy practice is essential Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation Good understanding of tax compliance (corporation tax and/or personal tax) High level of IT literacy, including experience with accounting software Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Qualifications AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will all be considered Candidates currently studying and looking to progress will be supported What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience Opportunity to work within a supportive and established team Exposure to a wide variety of clients and sectors Clear scope for progression and professional development If this role is of interest, please click apply or contact for more information.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior Location: Gillingham, Dorset Salary: Competitive, DOE Employment Type: Full-time Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a long-established and growing accountancy practice. This role offers exposure to a broad range of professional practice work, supporting a varied client base and providing excellent scope for development and progression. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of accounts preparation and tax compliance, working closely with senior team members and clients to deliver a high-quality service. Key Responsibilities Preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts for a wide range of clients, including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax computations and personal tax returns Liaising directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries and provide support Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Supporting senior team members with more complex assignments where required Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and relevant legislation Working with accounting software packages and maintaining accurate client records Assisting with ad hoc projects and general practice duties as required Requirements Recent or current experience within an accountancy practice is essential Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation Good understanding of tax compliance (corporation tax and/or personal tax) High level of IT literacy, including experience with accounting software Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Qualifications AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will all be considered Candidates currently studying and looking to progress will be supported What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience Opportunity to work within a supportive and established team Exposure to a wide variety of clients and sectors Clear scope for progression and professional development If this role is of interest, please click apply or contact for more information.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in: Cross border M&A transactions Tax planning Transfer pricing US Tax Consulting and more Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. We're looking for someone with: US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent Demonstrable US tax knowledge Strong collaboration skills: Able to guide and supervise less experienced colleagues Project management experience Client facing skills Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adapt style as appropriate An understanding of quality control procedures You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in: Cross border M&A transactions Tax planning Transfer pricing US Tax Consulting and more Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. We're looking for someone with: US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent Demonstrable US tax knowledge Strong collaboration skills: Able to guide and supervise less experienced colleagues Project management experience Client facing skills Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adapt style as appropriate An understanding of quality control procedures You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
An award winning Top 30 accountancy practice is recruiting for a Property Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding team in Central London. You will be a member of our dynamic and growing corporation tax property sector team where you will provide pro-active tax services to a diverse portfolio of property clients including owner-managed businesses, property investment and development groups, and real estate funds. This is a client-facing advisory focused role within our property tax team offering the opportunity to work closely with partners and directors to deliver high quality tax advice, build client relationships, manage junior staff and contribute to business development. The Role Providing tax advice to clients on property related advisory work including: Structuring advice (e.g. company, LLP, etc.) Group re-organisations and restructuring; Group tax planning Interest deductibility, including corporate interest restriction and anti-hybrid rules; International tax matters; and Withholding Taxes. Involvement with tax transactional advisory services work including: Leading tax due diligence projects; Advising on tax structuring for acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures; and Reviewing tax provisions in SPA's including warranties and indemnities Managing a small portfolio of large property clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Identifying tax efficient opportunities for clients and liaising with partners on implementing those opportunities. Responsible for managing billing and work in progress; Team responsibilities including line managing junior staff members and supporting their development through providing feedback, training and the appraisal process; A key member of the firm's property sector team participating in internal property sector initiatives and attending property team events. Business development including representing the firm at property networking events andhelping grow the firm's property tax services. About you Deliver work to a high standard and willingness to provide an excellent client service; Able to demonstrate good client focused skills, ability to work unsupervised, work within a team, influence and negotiate; Excellent communication skills essential, being able to communicate with all levels externally and internally; and Show creativity with desire to identify possible tax opportunities and potential pitfalls. Has previously managed a client portfolio including groups; Ideally be CTA qualified; Alpha tax knowledge preferred What's on offer Competitive salary up to £95,000 Bonuses up to 15% 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 days. Hybrid working Salary sacrifice pension Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Life assurance Group income protection Flexible benefits including PMI, Healthcare cash plan, Gym/Fitness discounts, employee assistant programme etc.
May 06, 2026
Full time
An award winning Top 30 accountancy practice is recruiting for a Property Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding team in Central London. You will be a member of our dynamic and growing corporation tax property sector team where you will provide pro-active tax services to a diverse portfolio of property clients including owner-managed businesses, property investment and development groups, and real estate funds. This is a client-facing advisory focused role within our property tax team offering the opportunity to work closely with partners and directors to deliver high quality tax advice, build client relationships, manage junior staff and contribute to business development. The Role Providing tax advice to clients on property related advisory work including: Structuring advice (e.g. company, LLP, etc.) Group re-organisations and restructuring; Group tax planning Interest deductibility, including corporate interest restriction and anti-hybrid rules; International tax matters; and Withholding Taxes. Involvement with tax transactional advisory services work including: Leading tax due diligence projects; Advising on tax structuring for acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures; and Reviewing tax provisions in SPA's including warranties and indemnities Managing a small portfolio of large property clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Identifying tax efficient opportunities for clients and liaising with partners on implementing those opportunities. Responsible for managing billing and work in progress; Team responsibilities including line managing junior staff members and supporting their development through providing feedback, training and the appraisal process; A key member of the firm's property sector team participating in internal property sector initiatives and attending property team events. Business development including representing the firm at property networking events andhelping grow the firm's property tax services. About you Deliver work to a high standard and willingness to provide an excellent client service; Able to demonstrate good client focused skills, ability to work unsupervised, work within a team, influence and negotiate; Excellent communication skills essential, being able to communicate with all levels externally and internally; and Show creativity with desire to identify possible tax opportunities and potential pitfalls. Has previously managed a client portfolio including groups; Ideally be CTA qualified; Alpha tax knowledge preferred What's on offer Competitive salary up to £95,000 Bonuses up to 15% 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 days. Hybrid working Salary sacrifice pension Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Life assurance Group income protection Flexible benefits including PMI, Healthcare cash plan, Gym/Fitness discounts, employee assistant programme etc.
Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact. About The Team: Our Social Sector Audit team is dedicated to purpose-led organisations across charities, education, and housing. From academy trusts and universities to housing associations and national charities, we provide specialist audits that go beyond compliance to support long-term impact, resilience, and good governance. What You'll Do: Lead Audits - Take ownership of audits for Social Sector including charities, education providers, and housing organisations. Delivering accurate, compliant and high-quality work. Build Relationships - Develop strong client connections, acting as a key contact to resolve queries promptly and ensure billing runs smoothly. Ensure Excellence - Oversee audit delivery to agreed timescales, ensuring standards, procedures and quality expectations are consistently met. Coach & Collaborate - Mentor and support audit assistants and seniors, reviewing work, giving feedback and guiding them through fieldwork. What You'll Bring: Professional Qualification - ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent). Sector Expertise - Experience auditing charities, schools, universities, and housing providers. Leadership Experience - Ability to take the lead on external audits, you'll supervise and coach junior staff. Technical Knowledge - Strong understanding of SORP, UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and governance frameworks. Stakeholder Engagement - Competent managing client communications, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, timely audit services. What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Birmingham Office - Located in Paradise Birmingham, 3 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX. Within walking distance of Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill stations. Situated in the heart of the city's business and leisure district, with stunning modern architecture. Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!
May 06, 2026
Full time
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact. About The Team: Our Social Sector Audit team is dedicated to purpose-led organisations across charities, education, and housing. From academy trusts and universities to housing associations and national charities, we provide specialist audits that go beyond compliance to support long-term impact, resilience, and good governance. What You'll Do: Lead Audits - Take ownership of audits for Social Sector including charities, education providers, and housing organisations. Delivering accurate, compliant and high-quality work. Build Relationships - Develop strong client connections, acting as a key contact to resolve queries promptly and ensure billing runs smoothly. Ensure Excellence - Oversee audit delivery to agreed timescales, ensuring standards, procedures and quality expectations are consistently met. Coach & Collaborate - Mentor and support audit assistants and seniors, reviewing work, giving feedback and guiding them through fieldwork. What You'll Bring: Professional Qualification - ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent). Sector Expertise - Experience auditing charities, schools, universities, and housing providers. Leadership Experience - Ability to take the lead on external audits, you'll supervise and coach junior staff. Technical Knowledge - Strong understanding of SORP, UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and governance frameworks. Stakeholder Engagement - Competent managing client communications, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, timely audit services. What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Birmingham Office - Located in Paradise Birmingham, 3 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX. Within walking distance of Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill stations. Situated in the heart of the city's business and leisure district, with stunning modern architecture. Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!
Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
