A prominent consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Director to lead and expand their insurance-focused indirect tax practice. This role involves advising insurers, brokers, and market participants on complex VAT and insurance premium tax matters, driving business growth, and managing a high-performing specialist team. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in indirect taxes within the insurance sector, and exhibit a collaborative leadership style aimed at team development. Excellent opportunity for senior professionals to influence the market in a growing practice.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
A prominent consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Director to lead and expand their insurance-focused indirect tax practice. This role involves advising insurers, brokers, and market participants on complex VAT and insurance premium tax matters, driving business growth, and managing a high-performing specialist team. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in indirect taxes within the insurance sector, and exhibit a collaborative leadership style aimed at team development. Excellent opportunity for senior professionals to influence the market in a growing practice.
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. As market leaders, the award-winning Real Estate & Construction tax team at BDO serves a wide and exciting range of domestic and international companies with UK operations. It's your chance to experience a focused and unique blend of the highest level of technical expertise along with extensive experience in commercial transactions. This industry continues to grow rapidly, so there are always new challenges or opportunities that you can take on. At the heart of our success are the strong and progressive relationships we build with our clients and colleagues. With a focus on continuing development and exposure to clients and senior partners, you'll have all the freedom you need to grow your career. Responsibilities: This role will provide corporate tax compliance, advisory and accounting services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals, predominantly within the real estate and construction sector. Working, and developing relationships, with clients to advise on corporate tax planning and restructuring projects in the UK, as well as producing complex UK tax computations and returns. P-actively manage you own workload, communicating with managers/directors/partners on a regular basis to service their clients. Be able to consider and highlight further opportunities to develop new work. We're looking for someone with: An understanding of and previous experience within UK corporate tax compliance Some experience of providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to primarily corporate groups, but may include partnership tax returns and non-resident landlord income tax returns Keenness to develop a career within the real estate profession Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to manage a small client portfolio Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Some experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent 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.
Apr 07, 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. As market leaders, the award-winning Real Estate & Construction tax team at BDO serves a wide and exciting range of domestic and international companies with UK operations. It's your chance to experience a focused and unique blend of the highest level of technical expertise along with extensive experience in commercial transactions. This industry continues to grow rapidly, so there are always new challenges or opportunities that you can take on. At the heart of our success are the strong and progressive relationships we build with our clients and colleagues. With a focus on continuing development and exposure to clients and senior partners, you'll have all the freedom you need to grow your career. Responsibilities: This role will provide corporate tax compliance, advisory and accounting services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals, predominantly within the real estate and construction sector. Working, and developing relationships, with clients to advise on corporate tax planning and restructuring projects in the UK, as well as producing complex UK tax computations and returns. P-actively manage you own workload, communicating with managers/directors/partners on a regular basis to service their clients. Be able to consider and highlight further opportunities to develop new work. We're looking for someone with: An understanding of and previous experience within UK corporate tax compliance Some experience of providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to primarily corporate groups, but may include partnership tax returns and non-resident landlord income tax returns Keenness to develop a career within the real estate profession Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to manage a small client portfolio Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Some experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent 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.
Join a fast-growing firm as a Senior Tax Manager in Outsourcing, leading the delivery of tax compliance services with a focus on digital processes. You will manage a team, develop operational workflows, and ensure clients are fully compliant, including under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). This is a senior role offering exposure to clients, leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape a new, high-volume service line. Job Title: Senior Tax Manager Outsourcing / Compliance Job Type: Permanent Location: Basingstoke Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Reference no: 15994 Senior Tax Manager Outsourcing / Compliance Benefits Hybrid and flexible working Rapid career progression in a growing company Continuous development opportunities to increase technical knowledge and skills Monthly internal recognition awards for contributions and achievements Generous holiday allowance with options to trade, flex, or receive additional days based on service Dedicated wellbeing day each year Access to Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 online GP, second medical opinions, and mental health support Confidential wellbeing platform offering 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, and coaches Discounts across a wide range of retailers Health cash plan reimbursing routine health appointments Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Client and employee referral bonuses Death in service life assurance Enhanced family leave policies Senior Tax Manager Outsourcing / Compliance About The Role You will be responsible for overseeing tax compliance with a strong emphasis on Making Tax Digital. The role works closely with internal teams and clients to ensure MTD obligations are met and embedded into day to day tax processes. Key responsibilities: • Own and develop the firm s approach to tax compliance with specific responsibility for Making Tax Digital • Act as the internal subject matter expert on MTD requirements across relevant taxes • Ensure clients are compliant with current and upcoming MTD legislation • Review and improve tax compliance processes, systems and controls • Work with technology and systems teams to implement and optimise MTD solutions • Support and advise colleagues on technical and practical MTD matters • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting tax compliance and MTD • Liaise with HMRC where required on compliance and reporting matters The successful Senior Tax Manager Outsourcing / Compliance will have: Strong background in tax compliance In depth knowledge of Making Tax Digital Formal Tax qualification (ATT or CTA) is preferred but not essential Experience working with HMRC reporting requirements Strong understanding of tax systems and digital reporting tools Ability to interpret legislation and apply it in practice Experience supporting or leading process change within tax Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Join a fast-growing firm as a Senior Tax Manager in Outsourcing, leading the delivery of tax compliance services with a focus on digital processes. You will manage a team, develop operational workflows, and ensure clients are fully compliant, including under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). This is a senior role offering exposure to clients, leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape a new, high-volume service line. Job Title: Senior Tax Manager Outsourcing / Compliance Job Type: Permanent Location: Basingstoke Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Reference no: 15994 Senior Tax Manager Outsourcing / Compliance Benefits Hybrid and flexible working Rapid career progression in a growing company Continuous development opportunities to increase technical knowledge and skills Monthly internal recognition awards for contributions and achievements Generous holiday allowance with options to trade, flex, or receive additional days based on service Dedicated wellbeing day each year Access to Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 online GP, second medical opinions, and mental health support Confidential wellbeing platform offering 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, and coaches Discounts across a wide range of retailers Health cash plan reimbursing routine health appointments Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Client and employee referral bonuses Death in service life assurance Enhanced family leave policies Senior Tax Manager Outsourcing / Compliance About The Role You will be responsible for overseeing tax compliance with a strong emphasis on Making Tax Digital. The role works closely with internal teams and clients to ensure MTD obligations are met and embedded into day to day tax processes. Key responsibilities: • Own and develop the firm s approach to tax compliance with specific responsibility for Making Tax Digital • Act as the internal subject matter expert on MTD requirements across relevant taxes • Ensure clients are compliant with current and upcoming MTD legislation • Review and improve tax compliance processes, systems and controls • Work with technology and systems teams to implement and optimise MTD solutions • Support and advise colleagues on technical and practical MTD matters • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting tax compliance and MTD • Liaise with HMRC where required on compliance and reporting matters The successful Senior Tax Manager Outsourcing / Compliance will have: Strong background in tax compliance In depth knowledge of Making Tax Digital Formal Tax qualification (ATT or CTA) is preferred but not essential Experience working with HMRC reporting requirements Strong understanding of tax systems and digital reporting tools Ability to interpret legislation and apply it in practice Experience supporting or leading process change within tax Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Indirect Tax Declarations Responsibility for accurate preparation and filing of the VAT returns and Intrastat filings and other Indirect Tax deliverables. Maintaining statutory deadlines (timely preparation of the returns and payments initiations, internal approvals). Amend prior returns to correct any past errors/issues. Gather documents and apply for appropriate refunds. To ensure indirect taxes are collected, and remitted to tax authorities accurately, timely, and efficiently. Compliance, Audits & Policies Research and verify tax rates and tax codes. Keep up to date on current state policies on taxation and be aware of any upcoming changes in tax law. Maintaining tax offices websites and checking its content. Assist with and/or manage tax and statutory audits (p preparation of files and explanations). Support the team for any audits or queries from the tax authorities. Process Improvements & Automation Assist with and/or implement automation efforts. Work with other departments within the company to prevent or resolve indirect tax issues. Make recommendations for process improvements. Write, analyse, and updates tax software. Stakeholder management Liaise with external parties on tax matters (tax authorities/service providers/customers). Liaise with internal stakeholders and act as the primary tax point of contact for the business, providing guidance regarding the application of Indirect Tax regulations. Strategic Procurement Management Establish supplier selection, evaluation, and management processes. Optimize supplier portfolio across Europe. Set and achieve cost reduction targets. Negotiate and manage long-term supplier contracts. Fashion Retail-Specific Procurement Procurement of store fixtures and display equipment. Procurement of packaging and branding materials. Procurement of POS systems and store operation equipment. Logistics & Customs Management Optimize import duties and manage compliance. Supervise and streamline customs clearance procedures. Select and manage appropriate Incoterms. Analyse logistics costs and implement reduction initiatives. Compliance & Risk Management Conduct supply chain due diligence. Select suppliers compliant with sustainability and ESG standards. Ensure compliance with EU regulations. Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies. Contract & Vendor Management Create, negotiate, and manage Master Service Agreements. Set and monitor supplier performance KPIs. Review and optimize terms during contract renewals. Conduct vendor audits and quality control. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with merchandising team and Logistics team. Work with finance team on budget management and payment terms optimization. Coordinate needs with store operations team. Collaborate with marketing team on promotional materials procurement. System & Data Management Operate and optimize procurement systems (SAP MM, etc.). Conduct spend analysis and reporting. Visualize procurement data and manage dashboards. Implement and manage e-procurement platforms. YOUR EXPERIENCE Minimal10+ years of experience of the entire lifecycle of indirect taxation within an international setting. Multi-country VAT/customs experience across Europe. Tax qualifications or other equivalent qualification is a plus. Retail or FMCG industry background preferred. We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Indirect Tax Declarations Responsibility for accurate preparation and filing of the VAT returns and Intrastat filings and other Indirect Tax deliverables. Maintaining statutory deadlines (timely preparation of the returns and payments initiations, internal approvals). Amend prior returns to correct any past errors/issues. Gather documents and apply for appropriate refunds. To ensure indirect taxes are collected, and remitted to tax authorities accurately, timely, and efficiently. Compliance, Audits & Policies Research and verify tax rates and tax codes. Keep up to date on current state policies on taxation and be aware of any upcoming changes in tax law. Maintaining tax offices websites and checking its content. Assist with and/or manage tax and statutory audits (p preparation of files and explanations). Support the team for any audits or queries from the tax authorities. Process Improvements & Automation Assist with and/or implement automation efforts. Work with other departments within the company to prevent or resolve indirect tax issues. Make recommendations for process improvements. Write, analyse, and updates tax software. Stakeholder management Liaise with external parties on tax matters (tax authorities/service providers/customers). Liaise with internal stakeholders and act as the primary tax point of contact for the business, providing guidance regarding the application of Indirect Tax regulations. Strategic Procurement Management Establish supplier selection, evaluation, and management processes. Optimize supplier portfolio across Europe. Set and achieve cost reduction targets. Negotiate and manage long-term supplier contracts. Fashion Retail-Specific Procurement Procurement of store fixtures and display equipment. Procurement of packaging and branding materials. Procurement of POS systems and store operation equipment. Logistics & Customs Management Optimize import duties and manage compliance. Supervise and streamline customs clearance procedures. Select and manage appropriate Incoterms. Analyse logistics costs and implement reduction initiatives. Compliance & Risk Management Conduct supply chain due diligence. Select suppliers compliant with sustainability and ESG standards. Ensure compliance with EU regulations. Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies. Contract & Vendor Management Create, negotiate, and manage Master Service Agreements. Set and monitor supplier performance KPIs. Review and optimize terms during contract renewals. Conduct vendor audits and quality control. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with merchandising team and Logistics team. Work with finance team on budget management and payment terms optimization. Coordinate needs with store operations team. Collaborate with marketing team on promotional materials procurement. System & Data Management Operate and optimize procurement systems (SAP MM, etc.). Conduct spend analysis and reporting. Visualize procurement data and manage dashboards. Implement and manage e-procurement platforms. YOUR EXPERIENCE Minimal10+ years of experience of the entire lifecycle of indirect taxation within an international setting. Multi-country VAT/customs experience across Europe. Tax qualifications or other equivalent qualification is a plus. Retail or FMCG industry background preferred. We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
Tax Senior - OMB & Private Client Specialist Manchester £55,000 - £90,000 (DOE + Qualifications) A leading independent accountancy firm in Manchester is continuing to invest in its tax team and is now looking to appoint an experienced advisory-led tax professional on a permanent basis. This is a high-quality role offering genuine variety, working with entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, HNW click apply for full job details
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Tax Senior - OMB & Private Client Specialist Manchester £55,000 - £90,000 (DOE + Qualifications) A leading independent accountancy firm in Manchester is continuing to invest in its tax team and is now looking to appoint an experienced advisory-led tax professional on a permanent basis. This is a high-quality role offering genuine variety, working with entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, HNW click apply for full job details
A senior tax professional is sought to join a leading international accountancy firm within a well-established regional office. The role sits within a growing Corporate and Business Tax function and offers a strong advisory focus, working directly with partners and specialist teams to support owner managed businesses, groups, and family run enterprises. This is a visible position with genuine influence over client outcomes, team development, and future growth. Job Title: Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager Job Type: Permanent Location: Godalming Salary: £67,000 £91,000 Reference no: 15988 Senior Accountant Benefits 25 days core holiday Enhanced maternity/paternity Enhanced pension Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions Life assurance and health cash plan Employee assistance programme Hybrid and flexible working Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager About The Role This position combines hands-on advisory work with responsibility for managing delivery and quality across a varied client portfolio. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, lead tax projects from scoping through to completion, and work closely with colleagues across tax, general practice, legal, and financial planning. Alongside advisory work, you will oversee relevant compliance activity and support the development of junior team members. Key responsibilities: Lead tax advisory engagements for owner managed businesses, groups, and family owned clients Identify planning opportunities and manage projects from initial discussions through to implementation Provide integrated tax advice across corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and related areas Support business restructurings and transactions, including group reorganisations and shareholder planning Prepare and review technical documentation, including HMRC clearances and valuation related work Advise on employee share arrangements and growth structures, working alongside valuation specialists where required Support clients with reliefs and incentive schemes, including advance assurance applications Review complex corporation tax returns and oversee compliance work delivered by junior team members Act as a technical point of contact for wider practice teams, responding to queries arising from client work Contribute to business development activity alongside partners Coach, review, and develop junior members of the tax team, maintaining high technical standards The successful Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager will have: CTA qualification ACA or ACCA qualification is preferred Strong experience in corporate, OMB, or mixed tax environments Proven advisory experience alongside a solid compliance background Confidence reviewing complex work and supervising junior staff Strong technical knowledge with a commercial approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of work and relationships Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
A senior tax professional is sought to join a leading international accountancy firm within a well-established regional office. The role sits within a growing Corporate and Business Tax function and offers a strong advisory focus, working directly with partners and specialist teams to support owner managed businesses, groups, and family run enterprises. This is a visible position with genuine influence over client outcomes, team development, and future growth. Job Title: Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager Job Type: Permanent Location: Godalming Salary: £67,000 £91,000 Reference no: 15988 Senior Accountant Benefits 25 days core holiday Enhanced maternity/paternity Enhanced pension Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions Life assurance and health cash plan Employee assistance programme Hybrid and flexible working Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager About The Role This position combines hands-on advisory work with responsibility for managing delivery and quality across a varied client portfolio. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, lead tax projects from scoping through to completion, and work closely with colleagues across tax, general practice, legal, and financial planning. Alongside advisory work, you will oversee relevant compliance activity and support the development of junior team members. Key responsibilities: Lead tax advisory engagements for owner managed businesses, groups, and family owned clients Identify planning opportunities and manage projects from initial discussions through to implementation Provide integrated tax advice across corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and related areas Support business restructurings and transactions, including group reorganisations and shareholder planning Prepare and review technical documentation, including HMRC clearances and valuation related work Advise on employee share arrangements and growth structures, working alongside valuation specialists where required Support clients with reliefs and incentive schemes, including advance assurance applications Review complex corporation tax returns and oversee compliance work delivered by junior team members Act as a technical point of contact for wider practice teams, responding to queries arising from client work Contribute to business development activity alongside partners Coach, review, and develop junior members of the tax team, maintaining high technical standards The successful Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager will have: CTA qualification ACA or ACCA qualification is preferred Strong experience in corporate, OMB, or mixed tax environments Proven advisory experience alongside a solid compliance background Confidence reviewing complex work and supervising junior staff Strong technical knowledge with a commercial approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of work and relationships Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place 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 Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also 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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. 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 our clients and satisfying experiences at work, 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.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place 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 Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also 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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. 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 our clients and satisfying experiences at work, 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.
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE We are on a mission to drive and expand their global business and become the most iconic premium lifestyle brand. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR operations & payroll Specialist to join our EMEA HR team. This role will be responsible for managing complex HR operations and payroll processes across multiple European & UK, ensuring compliance with local regulations while maintaining operational excellence and employee satisfaction. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES HR Operations Oversee end-to-end HR operations across EMEA region, including employee lifecycle management from onboarding to offboarding (hiring, contract management, changes, terminations) Maintain accurate and secure employee records, documentation, and HR systems data in compliance with internal standards and data privacy regulations. Track attendance, absences, leave, and documentation related to sickness, maternity, holidays, and workplace accidents Manage HRIS systems and ensure data accuracy across multiple platforms Lead HR compliance initiatives in collaboration with their Legal team across various jurisdictions, staying current with local employment laws and regulations Coordinate with external partners to ensure consistent service delivery Conduct regular audits of HR and payroll processes Support organizational restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions from an HR operations perspective Payroll Management Oversee multi-country payroll processing for EMEA region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, social security requirements, and statutory reporting Lead payroll system implementations and upgrades Resolve complex payroll queries and discrepancies Coordinate with their Finance teams for payroll accounting and reporting Manage year-end payroll processes including tax reporting and regulatory filings
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE We are on a mission to drive and expand their global business and become the most iconic premium lifestyle brand. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR operations & payroll Specialist to join our EMEA HR team. This role will be responsible for managing complex HR operations and payroll processes across multiple European & UK, ensuring compliance with local regulations while maintaining operational excellence and employee satisfaction. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES HR Operations Oversee end-to-end HR operations across EMEA region, including employee lifecycle management from onboarding to offboarding (hiring, contract management, changes, terminations) Maintain accurate and secure employee records, documentation, and HR systems data in compliance with internal standards and data privacy regulations. Track attendance, absences, leave, and documentation related to sickness, maternity, holidays, and workplace accidents Manage HRIS systems and ensure data accuracy across multiple platforms Lead HR compliance initiatives in collaboration with their Legal team across various jurisdictions, staying current with local employment laws and regulations Coordinate with external partners to ensure consistent service delivery Conduct regular audits of HR and payroll processes Support organizational restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions from an HR operations perspective Payroll Management Oversee multi-country payroll processing for EMEA region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, social security requirements, and statutory reporting Lead payroll system implementations and upgrades Resolve complex payroll queries and discrepancies Coordinate with their Finance teams for payroll accounting and reporting Manage year-end payroll processes including tax reporting and regulatory filings
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. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you'll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You'll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you'll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you're good at and what you find interesting. 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 pro-actively 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. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We're looking for someone with: Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC Staff management and mentoring experience Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent 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.
Apr 07, 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. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you'll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You'll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you'll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you're good at and what you find interesting. 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 pro-actively 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. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We're looking for someone with: Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC Staff management and mentoring experience Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent 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.
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 Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. 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 taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent 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.
Apr 07, 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 Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. 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 taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent 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.
A leading executive search firm is seeking a Business Tax Manager in Birmingham. The role involves managing tax compliance for clients, providing strategic advice, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include directing consultancy work and maintaining client relationships. This position is perfect for professionals keen to add value to clients' businesses and focuses on personal development.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
A leading executive search firm is seeking a Business Tax Manager in Birmingham. The role involves managing tax compliance for clients, providing strategic advice, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include directing consultancy work and maintaining client relationships. This position is perfect for professionals keen to add value to clients' businesses and focuses on personal development.
Senior Accountant Northampton, fully office based (will consider full-time or reduced hours) 40,000 - 50,000 depending on experience, quarterly bonus & other benefits We are recruiting a Senior Accountant, for a modern accounting firm based in the Northampton Office. As a Senior Accountant you will be managing the accounts, tax and other service provisions for a portfolio of clients. As a Senior Accountant your responsibilities will include; Preparation of Limited Company, statutory accounts for companies Preparation of corporation tax returns and supporting computations Preparation of personal tax returns and supporting computations Completion of management accounts and discussion of them with clients. Managing clients. Dealing with day-to-day client queries. Providing accounts, tax and general business advice to clients. Skills & Experience: AAT/ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualification Strong background in accountancy practice Experience of all-around accounts & tax Excellent communication skills both written & verbal Proficient IT Skills (mainly Word & Excel) Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Accountant Northampton, fully office based (will consider full-time or reduced hours) 40,000 - 50,000 depending on experience, quarterly bonus & other benefits We are recruiting a Senior Accountant, for a modern accounting firm based in the Northampton Office. As a Senior Accountant you will be managing the accounts, tax and other service provisions for a portfolio of clients. As a Senior Accountant your responsibilities will include; Preparation of Limited Company, statutory accounts for companies Preparation of corporation tax returns and supporting computations Preparation of personal tax returns and supporting computations Completion of management accounts and discussion of them with clients. Managing clients. Dealing with day-to-day client queries. Providing accounts, tax and general business advice to clients. Skills & Experience: AAT/ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualification Strong background in accountancy practice Experience of all-around accounts & tax Excellent communication skills both written & verbal Proficient IT Skills (mainly Word & Excel) Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Job Specification Assistant Tax Manager Name: Effective from: Department: Tax Job Title: Assistant Tax Manager Reports To: Senior Tax Manager Partner Direct Reports: Hours / Days: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week (will consider 30 hours per week) Job Summary To assist the Tax Partner, Private Client team and partners in the provision of high quality compliance services, and advisory services, for a range of private clients including high net worth individuals, non resident individuals and Trustees. ATT qualified with 2 years post qualification experience or qualified by experience. Hold or studying towards the CTA qualification an advantage, but not essential Key Activities 1. Tax Prepare/review draft Self Assessment tax returns including capital gains computations and preparation of schedules of income from property. Review and monitor the progress of tax return preparation, completion and payment of tax through the tax cycle. Present the returns and related services to clients with appropriate explanations. Draft tax planning advice where appropriate with support. Provide technical assistance to non-tax staff. Draft tax planning advice where appropriate, with any support required. Complete ad hoc advisory work as required, for higher level review. Review of IHT forms prepared. 2. Client Management and Business Development Responsible for the management of own portfolio of clients. Manage and develop client relationships, including regular client contact by telephone, meetings and electronically. Identify opportunities for additional services. Awareness of business development including representing the Firm at networking events. Liaise directly with business owners and accounts staff. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Bill clients Actively market the firm to new clients and identify potential clients where the opportunity arises. 3. Staff Provide technical assistance to non-tax staff. Delegate tasks effectively. Review work of junior staff, ensuring quality in compliance with professional standards / requirements. Ensure board decisions on staff (including any you directly line manage) are promptly, efficiently and effectively implemented, including communicated back to appropriate Managers, Senior Managers, Associates and Partners, as required. Ensure staff motivation and loyalty is maintained to minimise staff turnover. Ensure effective communication systems between management and staff are established and disseminated to all staff in the company to ensure coherence and a team spirit. Conduct annual appraisals and quarterly reviews for all direct reports. Monitor and encourage improvements towards standards of work via guidance, coaching and mentoring. Encourage / foster a culture of continuous improvement. 4. General Undertake general administration tasks. Effectively communicate with colleagues within the organisation to promote teamwork across the group and assist in the development of internal relationships. Identify and meet personal job related training as required. Provide assistance in terms of general and specific support to Partners and managers as required. Undertake other reasonable work activities as determined by the Partners and managers. Undertake appropriate training to ensure CPD criteria is met. Attend tax user group meetings, if required.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Job Specification Assistant Tax Manager Name: Effective from: Department: Tax Job Title: Assistant Tax Manager Reports To: Senior Tax Manager Partner Direct Reports: Hours / Days: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week (will consider 30 hours per week) Job Summary To assist the Tax Partner, Private Client team and partners in the provision of high quality compliance services, and advisory services, for a range of private clients including high net worth individuals, non resident individuals and Trustees. ATT qualified with 2 years post qualification experience or qualified by experience. Hold or studying towards the CTA qualification an advantage, but not essential Key Activities 1. Tax Prepare/review draft Self Assessment tax returns including capital gains computations and preparation of schedules of income from property. Review and monitor the progress of tax return preparation, completion and payment of tax through the tax cycle. Present the returns and related services to clients with appropriate explanations. Draft tax planning advice where appropriate with support. Provide technical assistance to non-tax staff. Draft tax planning advice where appropriate, with any support required. Complete ad hoc advisory work as required, for higher level review. Review of IHT forms prepared. 2. Client Management and Business Development Responsible for the management of own portfolio of clients. Manage and develop client relationships, including regular client contact by telephone, meetings and electronically. Identify opportunities for additional services. Awareness of business development including representing the Firm at networking events. Liaise directly with business owners and accounts staff. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Bill clients Actively market the firm to new clients and identify potential clients where the opportunity arises. 3. Staff Provide technical assistance to non-tax staff. Delegate tasks effectively. Review work of junior staff, ensuring quality in compliance with professional standards / requirements. Ensure board decisions on staff (including any you directly line manage) are promptly, efficiently and effectively implemented, including communicated back to appropriate Managers, Senior Managers, Associates and Partners, as required. Ensure staff motivation and loyalty is maintained to minimise staff turnover. Ensure effective communication systems between management and staff are established and disseminated to all staff in the company to ensure coherence and a team spirit. Conduct annual appraisals and quarterly reviews for all direct reports. Monitor and encourage improvements towards standards of work via guidance, coaching and mentoring. Encourage / foster a culture of continuous improvement. 4. General Undertake general administration tasks. Effectively communicate with colleagues within the organisation to promote teamwork across the group and assist in the development of internal relationships. Identify and meet personal job related training as required. Provide assistance in terms of general and specific support to Partners and managers as required. Undertake other reasonable work activities as determined by the Partners and managers. Undertake appropriate training to ensure CPD criteria is met. Attend tax user group meetings, if required.
Graduate Sales Development Executive - Finance Startup £23K - £25K Base salary - £40,000 Uncapped OTE Manchester (Northern Quarter) A fast-growing financial consultancy specialising in R&D tax incentives is looking for ambitious graduates to join their team as Sales Development Executives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic start-up environment led by experienced professionals within the R&D tax sector, offering structured training, rapid career progression, and the chance to work with innovative businesses across a range of industries. As a Sales Development Executive, you will identify UK businesses that may qualify for R&D tax incentives and introduce them to the company's specialist advisory team. You will play a key role in generating new business opportunities and building a strong pipeline of qualified prospects. Key Responsibilities Identify and contact UK businesses that may qualify for R&D tax incentives Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified leads Speak with senior decision makers to understand their business activities Educate prospects on R&D tax incentives and identify qualifying projects Book meetings for the Business Development team to progress opportunities Achieve monthly targets and progress through the structured sales pathway Training & Development You will receive unique 1-to-1 training and mentoring including: Sales fundamentals Objection handling Identifying buying signals Understanding decision-maker personality types Full training on R&D tax incentives and how they apply to businesses You will also receive regular performance reviews, call coaching and ongoing development. Benefits Work with innovative businesses across multiple sectors including Engineering, Software, Architecture, Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing Join a rapid-growing start-up led by industry experts with over 11 years combined experience 1-to-1 training and development Work in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter Clear progression into a Account Manager or Sales Leader role within your first year What We're Looking For Driven and ambitious graduates Confident communicators Competitive and resilient individuals Strong interest in building a career in B2B finance sales
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Graduate Sales Development Executive - Finance Startup £23K - £25K Base salary - £40,000 Uncapped OTE Manchester (Northern Quarter) A fast-growing financial consultancy specialising in R&D tax incentives is looking for ambitious graduates to join their team as Sales Development Executives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic start-up environment led by experienced professionals within the R&D tax sector, offering structured training, rapid career progression, and the chance to work with innovative businesses across a range of industries. As a Sales Development Executive, you will identify UK businesses that may qualify for R&D tax incentives and introduce them to the company's specialist advisory team. You will play a key role in generating new business opportunities and building a strong pipeline of qualified prospects. Key Responsibilities Identify and contact UK businesses that may qualify for R&D tax incentives Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified leads Speak with senior decision makers to understand their business activities Educate prospects on R&D tax incentives and identify qualifying projects Book meetings for the Business Development team to progress opportunities Achieve monthly targets and progress through the structured sales pathway Training & Development You will receive unique 1-to-1 training and mentoring including: Sales fundamentals Objection handling Identifying buying signals Understanding decision-maker personality types Full training on R&D tax incentives and how they apply to businesses You will also receive regular performance reviews, call coaching and ongoing development. Benefits Work with innovative businesses across multiple sectors including Engineering, Software, Architecture, Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing Join a rapid-growing start-up led by industry experts with over 11 years combined experience 1-to-1 training and development Work in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter Clear progression into a Account Manager or Sales Leader role within your first year What We're Looking For Driven and ambitious graduates Confident communicators Competitive and resilient individuals Strong interest in building a career in B2B finance sales
Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Manchester, Lancashire
Senior Consultant, Supply Chain & Operations, Infrastructure Location: Manchester Other locations: Anywhere in Country Date: Apr 1, 2026 Requisition ID: Senior Consultant, Sustainable Infrastructure, Supply Chain and Operations Manchester, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow The UK government's "UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy" sets out a long-term, cross-sector plan to drive economic growth, deliver net zero, and improve public services. With a £725 billion commitment, the strategy prioritises stability, private investment, and robust delivery across transport, energy, digital, water, housing, and social infrastructure, giving confidence and direction across the entire supply chain. Infrastructure supply chain and operations are facing unprecedented global uncertainty, risk and volatility. Building a career in this sector offers diverse opportunities on some of the UK's most transformational and iconic projects. The opportunity Take your career to the next level and join a high performing and inclusive team, working collaboratively with some of the largest infrastructure projects in the world as they seek to deliver, operate and transform. Specifically, our teams focus on the following core areas: The initiation and successful delivery of transformation programmes, tackling our clients' most pressing and complex initiatives Sustainable infrastructure to support the government's green infrastructure plan and ambition to deliver net zero to the UK The involvement in early stage, large scale infrastructure project development activities, as well as ongoing support, to drive more successful infrastructure project delivery We are focused on growing our supply chain capability in the infrastructure market across a wide range of clients within a variety of sectors, including transport, energy, defence, utilities, digital, and social infrastructure. We value curious thinkers who have the courage to lead, great communicators who don't take themselves too seriously, flexible collaborators who build relationships based on doing the right thing, and innovative problem solvers who use their experience to ultimately find a better way. Your Key Responsibilities Our clients place considerable trust in us and our advice, and people who are passionate about going above and beyond to improve our working world unifies us as a team. This is crucial in enabling us to consistently deliver or exceed on our commitments. Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and be a trusted advisor in at least one of: supply chain, operations, sustainability in the infrastructure sector Contribute/lead a workstream within a project and be capable of managing activity to complete deliverables within your remit Contribute and be an active member of a core project team, often working with others from different parts of EY's world Development of reports, documents and presentations to assist clients and senior members of the EY team with decision making Help ensure the quality of our delivery exceeds client expectations by effectively managing activities within your remit Work across our internal sector and account field of play teams to develop your network, bringing our expertise to bear Contribute to business development, including development of proposals in response to tender opportunities Contribute to internal practice development, around the infrastructure sector in general but also within supply chain and operations Contribute to EY's positioning across the UK (and global) infrastructure market Your Experience An understanding of the UK infrastructure sector is critical to this role, whether from experience working in industry, government or management consultancy environment. Knowledge of one or more of the following sectors is preferred: transport, energy, defence, utilities, digital and social infrastructure. Our Senior Consultants are required to possess some experience in at least one of the technical skills below and some exposure across one or multiple others. Design and/or implementation of operating models, delivery models and transformations in infrastructure or a related sector Development and execution of commercial, procurement and supply chain strategies in infrastructure or a related sector Development and management of contracts and familiarity with common contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, JCT, etc.) Strategic sourcing, category management, procurement and supply chain mapping in infrastructure or a related sector Operations and asset management for major assets and networks Policy development in infrastructure or a related sector Development of robust and sustainable HMT Green Book business cases Design innovative solutions from end-to-end to support clients in achieving sustainable change, including their transition to net zero / net negative Programme and project management delivery, within both traditional and agile project environments Qualifications Our Senior Consultants have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can engage effectively with peers and senior stakeholders. They are proactive and energetic, self starters, with innovative qualities that enable high quality work to be delivered often in relatively short timeframes. Specific qualifications you must have are: Experience within the infrastructure or related sector The ability to write to a high standard, whilst being fluent/native in English with additional major languages desired Ability to make adapt style and approach to suit different contexts and environments A willingness to travel and work across the UK and potentially overseas What we offer EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now. Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. We ask because it matters! Infrastructure Consulting 2026 EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Consultant, Supply Chain & Operations, Infrastructure Location: Manchester Other locations: Anywhere in Country Date: Apr 1, 2026 Requisition ID: Senior Consultant, Sustainable Infrastructure, Supply Chain and Operations Manchester, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow The UK government's "UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy" sets out a long-term, cross-sector plan to drive economic growth, deliver net zero, and improve public services. With a £725 billion commitment, the strategy prioritises stability, private investment, and robust delivery across transport, energy, digital, water, housing, and social infrastructure, giving confidence and direction across the entire supply chain. Infrastructure supply chain and operations are facing unprecedented global uncertainty, risk and volatility. Building a career in this sector offers diverse opportunities on some of the UK's most transformational and iconic projects. The opportunity Take your career to the next level and join a high performing and inclusive team, working collaboratively with some of the largest infrastructure projects in the world as they seek to deliver, operate and transform. Specifically, our teams focus on the following core areas: The initiation and successful delivery of transformation programmes, tackling our clients' most pressing and complex initiatives Sustainable infrastructure to support the government's green infrastructure plan and ambition to deliver net zero to the UK The involvement in early stage, large scale infrastructure project development activities, as well as ongoing support, to drive more successful infrastructure project delivery We are focused on growing our supply chain capability in the infrastructure market across a wide range of clients within a variety of sectors, including transport, energy, defence, utilities, digital, and social infrastructure. We value curious thinkers who have the courage to lead, great communicators who don't take themselves too seriously, flexible collaborators who build relationships based on doing the right thing, and innovative problem solvers who use their experience to ultimately find a better way. Your Key Responsibilities Our clients place considerable trust in us and our advice, and people who are passionate about going above and beyond to improve our working world unifies us as a team. This is crucial in enabling us to consistently deliver or exceed on our commitments. Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and be a trusted advisor in at least one of: supply chain, operations, sustainability in the infrastructure sector Contribute/lead a workstream within a project and be capable of managing activity to complete deliverables within your remit Contribute and be an active member of a core project team, often working with others from different parts of EY's world Development of reports, documents and presentations to assist clients and senior members of the EY team with decision making Help ensure the quality of our delivery exceeds client expectations by effectively managing activities within your remit Work across our internal sector and account field of play teams to develop your network, bringing our expertise to bear Contribute to business development, including development of proposals in response to tender opportunities Contribute to internal practice development, around the infrastructure sector in general but also within supply chain and operations Contribute to EY's positioning across the UK (and global) infrastructure market Your Experience An understanding of the UK infrastructure sector is critical to this role, whether from experience working in industry, government or management consultancy environment. Knowledge of one or more of the following sectors is preferred: transport, energy, defence, utilities, digital and social infrastructure. Our Senior Consultants are required to possess some experience in at least one of the technical skills below and some exposure across one or multiple others. Design and/or implementation of operating models, delivery models and transformations in infrastructure or a related sector Development and execution of commercial, procurement and supply chain strategies in infrastructure or a related sector Development and management of contracts and familiarity with common contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, JCT, etc.) Strategic sourcing, category management, procurement and supply chain mapping in infrastructure or a related sector Operations and asset management for major assets and networks Policy development in infrastructure or a related sector Development of robust and sustainable HMT Green Book business cases Design innovative solutions from end-to-end to support clients in achieving sustainable change, including their transition to net zero / net negative Programme and project management delivery, within both traditional and agile project environments Qualifications Our Senior Consultants have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can engage effectively with peers and senior stakeholders. They are proactive and energetic, self starters, with innovative qualities that enable high quality work to be delivered often in relatively short timeframes. Specific qualifications you must have are: Experience within the infrastructure or related sector The ability to write to a high standard, whilst being fluent/native in English with additional major languages desired Ability to make adapt style and approach to suit different contexts and environments A willingness to travel and work across the UK and potentially overseas What we offer EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now. Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. We ask because it matters! Infrastructure Consulting 2026 EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.
Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead and direct initiatives within our Commercial IT portfolio. You will have good attention to detail, careful planning, situational awareness, risk management and monitoring, in order to maintain project momentum and engage our customers to deliver projects successfully. You will stand out for this role if you have outstanding portfolio, program and project management experience, strong relationship leadership skills and commercial domain expertise. Responsibilities: Own all engagement within the Commercial portfolio space, including driving prioritisation, business engagement and internal team delivery. Partner with business leaders to understand strategy and translate demand into IT roadmaps. Drive multiple project deliveries through day to day engagement with IT delivery teams and business customers. Run the project lifecycle from the initial set up, including design, build, test and cutover/implementation in line with quality and time. Lead vendor teams and run to a high standard. Effectively communicate project status regularly and handle risk accordingly. Take ownership of issues, demonstrating situational leadership. Run multiple projects of varying size and stages concurrently. Required Skills and Experience: Extensive Project, Program and Portfolio management, through agile delivery and waterfall methodologies across multiple global teams. Experience in projects and programs relating to Commercial functions including Support and Marketing. Adaptability, with the ability to flex your style and approach to meet the needs of the Business and the Project. Proficient in key project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project. Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills; comfortable communicating and collaborating with teams across different subject areas. "Nice To Have" Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience delivering projects for major commercial applications (e.g., Salesforce, SAP)! Background in IT service delivery and operational performance management. Relevant qualifications e.g. MSP, APM, Prince2, Agile, SAFe. Proficient with project and portfolio tools (Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)! In Return: With Arm's growth trajectory, you'll have clear opportunities to develop your career, take on new challenges, and make a real impact on our continued success Accommodations at Arm At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process. Hybrid Working at Arm Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you. Equal Opportunities at Arm Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead and direct initiatives within our Commercial IT portfolio. You will have good attention to detail, careful planning, situational awareness, risk management and monitoring, in order to maintain project momentum and engage our customers to deliver projects successfully. You will stand out for this role if you have outstanding portfolio, program and project management experience, strong relationship leadership skills and commercial domain expertise. Responsibilities: Own all engagement within the Commercial portfolio space, including driving prioritisation, business engagement and internal team delivery. Partner with business leaders to understand strategy and translate demand into IT roadmaps. Drive multiple project deliveries through day to day engagement with IT delivery teams and business customers. Run the project lifecycle from the initial set up, including design, build, test and cutover/implementation in line with quality and time. Lead vendor teams and run to a high standard. Effectively communicate project status regularly and handle risk accordingly. Take ownership of issues, demonstrating situational leadership. Run multiple projects of varying size and stages concurrently. Required Skills and Experience: Extensive Project, Program and Portfolio management, through agile delivery and waterfall methodologies across multiple global teams. Experience in projects and programs relating to Commercial functions including Support and Marketing. Adaptability, with the ability to flex your style and approach to meet the needs of the Business and the Project. Proficient in key project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project. Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills; comfortable communicating and collaborating with teams across different subject areas. "Nice To Have" Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience delivering projects for major commercial applications (e.g., Salesforce, SAP)! Background in IT service delivery and operational performance management. Relevant qualifications e.g. MSP, APM, Prince2, Agile, SAFe. Proficient with project and portfolio tools (Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)! In Return: With Arm's growth trajectory, you'll have clear opportunities to develop your career, take on new challenges, and make a real impact on our continued success Accommodations at Arm At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process. Hybrid Working at Arm Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you. Equal Opportunities at Arm Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The Independent Football Regulator
Manchester, Lancashire
Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) Location: Manchester Business Unit(s): Programme Position Type: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £59,234 - £67,940 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the Role Responsibilities Include: Leading the IFR's Programme Management Office - directly managing 2 FTE . Leading effective programme governance . Regularly briefing Seniors across the organisation including the IFR Board . Leading on programme reporting, risk management and escalation. Leading on coordination of commencement of the IFR's regulatory powers working closely with DCMS (IFR's parent department) . Fostering continuous improvement within the PMO team and across the IFR programme. Essential Requirements: Demonstrable experience leading programme management offices or equivalent experience . Confidence in working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results within fixed timeframes, navigating ambiguity, with limited resource . Highly effective communicator (written and verbal) across a range of audiences . Ability to facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, manage expectations, moderate difficult discussions, and act as a key conduit between the PMO team and the wider business. Desirable Skills: Professional qualification (Prince 2, APM, MSP, Agile) . Experience implementing primary legislation or new regulations. If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% - An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% - Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward - We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working - 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.
Apr 07, 2026
Contractor
Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) Location: Manchester Business Unit(s): Programme Position Type: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £59,234 - £67,940 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the Role Responsibilities Include: Leading the IFR's Programme Management Office - directly managing 2 FTE . Leading effective programme governance . Regularly briefing Seniors across the organisation including the IFR Board . Leading on programme reporting, risk management and escalation. Leading on coordination of commencement of the IFR's regulatory powers working closely with DCMS (IFR's parent department) . Fostering continuous improvement within the PMO team and across the IFR programme. Essential Requirements: Demonstrable experience leading programme management offices or equivalent experience . Confidence in working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results within fixed timeframes, navigating ambiguity, with limited resource . Highly effective communicator (written and verbal) across a range of audiences . Ability to facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, manage expectations, moderate difficult discussions, and act as a key conduit between the PMO team and the wider business. Desirable Skills: Professional qualification (Prince 2, APM, MSP, Agile) . Experience implementing primary legislation or new regulations. If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% - An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% - Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward - We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working - 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.
Are you either a fully ACA qualified or exam qualified Accounts & Audit Senior / General Practice Senior from an independent practice firm looking to upgrade to a very good quality, traditional medium size London based accountancy firm and carry out a varied role consisting of accounts preparation work, audit assignments, tax returns and various advisory based projects? Do you have a strong exam h click apply for full job details
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Are you either a fully ACA qualified or exam qualified Accounts & Audit Senior / General Practice Senior from an independent practice firm looking to upgrade to a very good quality, traditional medium size London based accountancy firm and carry out a varied role consisting of accounts preparation work, audit assignments, tax returns and various advisory based projects? Do you have a strong exam h click apply for full job details
Job Family Business and Corporate Support Locations Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Working Pattern Full Time Which requisition process does this apply to? Standard Number of Openings 1 Apply Before 04/27/2026, 10:59 PM Can you write meaningful, accessible reports? If so, we want to hear from you. The Scottish Fiscal Commission is a small, independent public body with 28 staff. We produce independent, robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget. As governance manager, you'll make sure the Scottish Fiscal Commission is compliant, accountable and efficient. Being so wee means that we're close to our planning and our reporting so you'll work closely with our Chief Executive and senior management team. You can see the plans, reports and minutes you'll be delivering at Introduction Scottish Fiscal Commission. Responsibilities Lead our corporate and annual reporting and audit processes so that we are transparent and accountable, including writing formal reports. Provide secretariat and support for our Board and our Audit and Risk Committee (both at least 5 times per year), preparing papers and making sure the Board and Committee are effective and efficient. You will also support the recruitment and induction of our Commissioners. Make sure our internal controls and our policies are being followed, are up to date and are compliant with public sector standards. Organise our business planning, including preparing our annual business plan. Help us to manage risk well, and report on our risks and how we are managing them. Double check our spending reports each month. Oversee our records management and reply to our Freedom of Information requests. Line manage and support our Finance and Information Officer. Periodically review the shared services we receive to make sure they provide best value for our needs. Success profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical / Professional Skills Adaptability to change - working level With an openness to innovation and change, OPD works to continually improve and set high standards for service provision to its stakeholders (again check this word out). Is flexible in accepting and evolving to change. Learns and adapts quickly to new skills including innovation and digitalisation of services to support improved outcomes. Supports team to see change positively and to continuously improve the team's capability, performance and service delivery. Sources and analyses a range of evidence, insights and data to identify areas for improvement activity, and sets measurable service improvement plans. Explores options to apply technology and digital processes to improve service accessibility and delivery for customers. Data and insight - working level Uses data and insight effectively to monitor operational performance and to inform problem solving, decision making, considering benefits and risks to service delivery. Able to source, validate and analyse a range of relevant information and data (using data tools like Excel) and then present it to inform decision making. Uses data to regularly evaluate delivery performance (e.g. dashboards) and to highlight trends or risks which could impact service delivery or stakeholders. Ensures team handles data securely and manages data security in line with all legal and organisational requirements. Communicating and Influencing - Level 3 (lead criteria) Candidates will have their applications assessed against all criteria. If a large number of applications are received an initial sift will be conducted on the Lead Criteria highlighted above. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed against all remaining criteria. How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and written analysis exercise. Assessments are scheduled for 5-12 May, however this may be subject to change. Recruitment Principles What does the Scottish Fiscal Commission do? We produce independent, robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget. We are independent of the Scottish Government and we give the answers to questions like: How much money will the Scottish Government get from taxes? How much will social security payments cost? What will climate change and ageing population mean for public finances? Which spending decisions now could build up into huge costs in future? Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service, so we follow the Civil Service Nationality Rules. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment and we mirror the Scottish Government employment terms and conditions. You can find out more about those on the Scottish Government's careers website. Working pattern and location Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, but we also support part-time working - 4/5 of our senior managers are part-time. Please do apply if you'd prefer to work part-time. If the top candidate is part-time we will adjust duties accordingly. We offer flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. We offer hybrid working. Our office is in central Edinburgh (EH1 3DE) and generally you can choose whether to work there or from home. You would be expected to attend the office in person sometimes to build strong working relationships with the rest of the team, support in-person meetings or events, or for all-staff days, all-team days or specific training events. We anticipate this would be around once or twice a week. If you have specific questions please contact us. Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks - Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. We also take part in Scottish Government's diversity schemes and staff networks. Reserve List We will hold a reserve list for 12 months. Further information The Scottish Government provides our HR service and their Candidate Guide gives further information on the recruitment and application processes. Apply before 23:59 on 27th April 2026.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Job Family Business and Corporate Support Locations Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Working Pattern Full Time Which requisition process does this apply to? Standard Number of Openings 1 Apply Before 04/27/2026, 10:59 PM Can you write meaningful, accessible reports? If so, we want to hear from you. The Scottish Fiscal Commission is a small, independent public body with 28 staff. We produce independent, robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget. As governance manager, you'll make sure the Scottish Fiscal Commission is compliant, accountable and efficient. Being so wee means that we're close to our planning and our reporting so you'll work closely with our Chief Executive and senior management team. You can see the plans, reports and minutes you'll be delivering at Introduction Scottish Fiscal Commission. Responsibilities Lead our corporate and annual reporting and audit processes so that we are transparent and accountable, including writing formal reports. Provide secretariat and support for our Board and our Audit and Risk Committee (both at least 5 times per year), preparing papers and making sure the Board and Committee are effective and efficient. You will also support the recruitment and induction of our Commissioners. Make sure our internal controls and our policies are being followed, are up to date and are compliant with public sector standards. Organise our business planning, including preparing our annual business plan. Help us to manage risk well, and report on our risks and how we are managing them. Double check our spending reports each month. Oversee our records management and reply to our Freedom of Information requests. Line manage and support our Finance and Information Officer. Periodically review the shared services we receive to make sure they provide best value for our needs. Success profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical / Professional Skills Adaptability to change - working level With an openness to innovation and change, OPD works to continually improve and set high standards for service provision to its stakeholders (again check this word out). Is flexible in accepting and evolving to change. Learns and adapts quickly to new skills including innovation and digitalisation of services to support improved outcomes. Supports team to see change positively and to continuously improve the team's capability, performance and service delivery. Sources and analyses a range of evidence, insights and data to identify areas for improvement activity, and sets measurable service improvement plans. Explores options to apply technology and digital processes to improve service accessibility and delivery for customers. Data and insight - working level Uses data and insight effectively to monitor operational performance and to inform problem solving, decision making, considering benefits and risks to service delivery. Able to source, validate and analyse a range of relevant information and data (using data tools like Excel) and then present it to inform decision making. Uses data to regularly evaluate delivery performance (e.g. dashboards) and to highlight trends or risks which could impact service delivery or stakeholders. Ensures team handles data securely and manages data security in line with all legal and organisational requirements. Communicating and Influencing - Level 3 (lead criteria) Candidates will have their applications assessed against all criteria. If a large number of applications are received an initial sift will be conducted on the Lead Criteria highlighted above. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed against all remaining criteria. How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and written analysis exercise. Assessments are scheduled for 5-12 May, however this may be subject to change. Recruitment Principles What does the Scottish Fiscal Commission do? We produce independent, robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget. We are independent of the Scottish Government and we give the answers to questions like: How much money will the Scottish Government get from taxes? How much will social security payments cost? What will climate change and ageing population mean for public finances? Which spending decisions now could build up into huge costs in future? Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service, so we follow the Civil Service Nationality Rules. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment and we mirror the Scottish Government employment terms and conditions. You can find out more about those on the Scottish Government's careers website. Working pattern and location Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, but we also support part-time working - 4/5 of our senior managers are part-time. Please do apply if you'd prefer to work part-time. If the top candidate is part-time we will adjust duties accordingly. We offer flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. We offer hybrid working. Our office is in central Edinburgh (EH1 3DE) and generally you can choose whether to work there or from home. You would be expected to attend the office in person sometimes to build strong working relationships with the rest of the team, support in-person meetings or events, or for all-staff days, all-team days or specific training events. We anticipate this would be around once or twice a week. If you have specific questions please contact us. Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks - Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. We also take part in Scottish Government's diversity schemes and staff networks. Reserve List We will hold a reserve list for 12 months. Further information The Scottish Government provides our HR service and their Candidate Guide gives further information on the recruitment and application processes. Apply before 23:59 on 27th April 2026.
