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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. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Experience of managing a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues, proving support, training and mentoring where appropriate. Experience of leading complex projects Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable post qualified experience 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 them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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 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.

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 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. 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'll be someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified 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 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.

Senior Insolvency Administrator / Assistant Manager Main job purpose To work within a team to ensure an efficient and professional delivery of corporate and personal insolvency services to clients. Our culture Lewis Business Recovery & Insolvency are a thriving firm of business recovery specialists and licensed insolvency practitioners, based in Leeds. Our ethos is to find the best solution for all parties, and promote continuity of business and employment, whilst offering an excellent service at a reasonable cost. Most of our work is referred to us by accountants, whom we hold strong relationships built upon trust and confidence. Since incorporation in 2013, we have grown the business organically by being good at what we do, and as a result of this we are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, outgoing individual to compliment our existing team. For further details about our firm, please see our website (Reed won't let me us post a link ). Key duties and responsibilities To be responsible for a mixed case load of formal insolvency appointments, in addition to assisting others within the team Administer insolvency cases, from initial advice through to case closure, with exposure to all aspects of insolvency, including Administrations, CVLs, MVLs, Compulsory Liquidations, CVAs and Bankruptcies Address and adjudicate creditors' claims, including retention of title, secured, preferential and unsecured claims Reporting to secured creditors Assist team in continuing to trading on site where required Prepare associated documentation for statutory meetings Assisting employees with making claims and liaising with the redundancy payments service Deal with day to day correspondence, including non-standard correspondence. Preparing accurate books and records inventories, and taking responsibility for the safeguard, removal and storage of such from company premises Carrying out statutory investigations, and pursuing antecedent transactions Complete appropriate banking and cheque request forms in order to ensure that estate monies are handled and dealt with correctly Complete VAT and Corporation tax returns Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, including SIPS Maintain and update IPS case diaries Prepare directors disqualification reports Liaise with professional agents, solicitors and accountants Prepare supporting documents for sale contracts Update and maintain case checklists Attend and assist at meetings both in and out of the office when required Participate in internal and external marketing events as required Delegate work to, and provide ongoing training and support to junior staff Reporting, relationships & management Support other staff, including training and delegation to assistants Assist other case administrators Report on progress of cases to IP Qualifications & experience Preferable, but not essential that candidates have some accountancy experience or qualification, such as AAT. Gained the necessary insolvency experience to be able to proactively lead cases from start to finish Working towards or achieved CPI qualification Technical, training & skill levels Good IT skills including experience in using Excel, Word & IPS Takes pride in maintaining high professional standards of conduct and practice Self-motivated to keep up to date with changes in best practice and legislation The ability to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively whilst being flexible The ability to anticipate and communicate problems to others in the team Confident and good communication skills A professional manner including good interpersonal, telephone and letter writing skills Takes responsibility for work tasks and quality, managing own workload and deadlines Keeps IP updated on progress and highlights potential issues Shows enthusiasm and commitment to undertaking tasks as required and in particular in seeing tasks through to completion Builds understanding of the firm and its services Salary and benefits We are proud to have a positive working environment based on fun, work ethic, teamwork and job satisfaction. We also offer the following benefits to our employees:- Company pension Death in service cover Private healthcare Generous holiday entitlement Staff bonus scheme Parking Unlimited career progression opportunities, with clear targets ( and no BS!) Study support programme If you have what it takes and are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a business that is growing organically (by being good at what we do!), it would be great to hear from you.

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 with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. 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 we require candidates 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 senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. 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. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) - with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad 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 and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. 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.

Corporate Tax Senior Join a well-established and highly respected tax team in the heart of the Thames Valley as they continue to expand their Corporate Tax offering. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career, take ownership of a growing portfolio, and play a pivotal role in delivering first-class tax click apply for full job details

My client is an established and growing professional services firm in Peterborough, they are urgently seeking a new hire in their succesful and advanced Corporate Tax team to join during its continued national expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate tax professional looking to build on their experience, gain exposure to advisory work, and progress within a supportive and collabor click apply for full job details

M&A Assistant Manager / Manager £45,000 - £67,000 Leading independent Firm An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the high-growth Transaction Tax team at a leading independent firm.This team has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across buy-side and sell-side transactions, advising on some of the largest transactions in the region.With demand continuing to increase, the team is looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Manager, Manager or Senior Manager to play a key role in its next phase of growth. Team Structure The team is partner-led, with senior leadership spanning corporate and private client transaction advisory. Delivery is supported by a dedicated senior hire and a flexible pool of experienced tax specialists drawn from the wider firm when required. This structure mirrors that of larger national firms while retaining a local, agile and entrepreneurial feel, allowing the team to scale efficiently around transactions while maintaining technical depth and quality of service. The Opportunity Typical deal size ranges from £5m-£50m (average £10m-£20m), and there are roughly 10-15 acquisitions per year Regular repeat transactions with existing clients and stakeholder You will work on either buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, tax structuring on acquisitions and disposals Advising owner-managed and mid-market businesses, private equity-backed transactions What We're Looking For Exposure to buy-side and/or sell-side transaction work or strong corporate tax technical grounding Experience working in a mid-market, fast-paced environment Confidence engaging with owner-managed businesses and private equity stakeholders A commercial mindset aligned with high-quality client service Culture & Working Environment No rigid hybrid working policy - you manage your own time but despite this, the team naturally gravitates to the office to support development and cohesion High autonomy - employees inform, not ask, when taking time out No formal dress code Friendly and social culture with a strong mix of age groups Regular social activity - sporting events (snooker, darts), external events and occasional post-work pub visits Want to find out more about this role? To explore this opportunity in more detail, contact Victoria Walker on or email As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Mixed Tax Senior / Assistant Manager Newport, South WalesOur client is a growing, independent accountancy practice seeking a Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to join our established and supportive tax team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking to develop their career within a firm that genuinely values progression, technical quality, and long-term client relationships. The Role You'll be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients, delivering high-quality compliance services while identifying opportunities for tax planning and advisory work. Key responsibilities include: • Managing personal and corporate tax compliance for owner-managed businesses and groups• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns, including P11Ds• Liaising with HMRC and handling enquiries and correspondence• Ensuring all filing and reporting deadlines are met• Responding to client queries in a timely and professional manner• Assisting with more complex corporate tax matters• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team You'll ideally have experience in: • Corporation tax and personal tax compliance• P11Ds and partnership tax returns• Client portfolio management• Dealing with HMRC• Tax software (CCH experience desirable)• Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and VAT (Inheritance Tax knowledge advantageous) What's On Offer • Competitive salary depending on experience• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)• Life assurance (2x salary)• Pension scheme• Professional subscriptions paid• Clear progression and development opportunities• Supportive, low-turnover team environment Working Arrangements • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday• Core hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm (flexibility required at peak times)• Office-based roleShould you be based in the Newport, South Wales area and keen on this this role then please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood, /

Exciting opportunity for a Client Manager to join a large, independent, growing firm of Chartered Accountants in Hull.Offering a wide range of services to their varying client base, this role will keep your work life varied and interesting.As a Client Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing a portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and corporate tax returns. Provide strategic financial advice and business planning support to clients. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and relevant tax legislation. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants. Liaise with HMRC, Companies House, and other regulatory bodies as required. To qualify for this Senior Accountant role, ideally you will meet the following: ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of experience, having worked as a Client Manager or similar in an Accountancy firm. Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax principles Excellent communication and client relationship skills Experience using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and Microsoft Office Suite would be advantageous. What's on offer? Flexible working hours Additional day off for your birthday Death in service benefit Employee Assistant Programme Parking Regular social events Salary from £45,000 to £50,000 If you are interested in this Client Manager role or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance.IPS Finance has 45 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

One of the North's leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist services, and employing c.1,000 staff, is keen to recruit a new Business Advisory Senior to its growing Newcastle office to focus on accounts preparation and liaise with audit and tax staff to meet relevant client deadlines. As Business Advisory Senior you act as clients' accounts function (year-end and management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, VAT returns, budgets and forecasts for selected clients), with responsibilities including: Ensuring that allocated Business Advisory work is handled effectively and correctly from start to finish Preparation of draft accounts for review from client records, clearance of review points and finalising of accounts Initial preparation of business and personal tax computations Arrange the timing of tax and other business line work with the manager responsible for the client Engage with the relationship manager and specialist staff from other business lines, when required, to gain a good understanding of client businesses Liaise with client staff while on the client's premises, building effective relationships, maintaining confidentiality and informing of progress and issues Monitor budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up issues and overruns to the manager on a timely basis Complete accounts files and all required documentation As Business Advisory Senior you'll need: A background in public practice as an Accounts Senior, Business Advisory Senior or Assistant Qualified or near to completing AAT, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification/experience Strong IT skills and experience in using accounting packages. Good working knowledge of clients' accounting systems such as Sage, Xero and QuickBooks Tax experience would be an advantage Rewards & Benefits: Basic salary of £30,000 - £40,000 and competitive benefits package Full time Permanent Excellent training, support and career development opportunities Attractive city centre office and flexible working Please note: - To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications. - High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.

One of the North's leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist services and employing c.1,000 staff, is seeking to recruit Audit Seniors and Assistant Managers to manage the day-to-day execution of a variety of Audit work. Supporting the Audit Manager, raising issues and concerns at an early stage, training Assistants, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, and comprehensive, quality Audit files are presented for review, as Audit Senior/Assistant Manager you will be responsible for: Completing Audit planning documentation Arranging the timing of Audit work with the Audit Manager responsible for the client Planning, scheduling, and delegating work to Audit Assistants, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard Briefing, training and debriefing Audit Assistants, giving formal feedback as required Liaising with client staff while on the client's premises, building effective relationships with client's staff Monitoring budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up scope issues, on-site issues and overruns to the Audit Manager on a timely basis Keeping the client's staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality Auditing the draft tax computation and tax provisions with supporting schedules and liaising with the tax staff to get these reviewed as required Preparing the draft financial statements to a reasonable standard, free from quality control issues As Audit Senior/Assistant Manager you'll offer/need to demonstrate: Relevant experience as an Audit Senior or a similar role Qualified ACCA, ICAS or ACCA or equivalent Leadership in your work and professional learning Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others Have good organisational skills Proactivity Rewards & Benefits: Basic salary of £35,000 - £48,000 per year and competitive benefits package Full time Permanent Excellent training, support and career development opportunities Attractive city centre office and flexible working Please note: - To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications. - High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.

A leading and successful firm of chartered accountants based in Taunton is searching for a Senior or Assistant Manager - Farming and Rural sector clients to join their team as a key addition with career development prospects on offer and opportunity to carve an influential role within a growing firm of chartered accountants. Client Details Based in Taunton this chartered firm has developed a very strong reputation across the South West and wider UK acting for very wide ranging clients across varying industries acting for wider ranging industry sector OMBs, SMEs and corporate clients, alongside a strong reputation and focus dealing with agricultural, landed estates and rural sector related clients. As a result of ongoing, sustained positive growth and looking to plan for the future development of the firm, the partners are looking to bring in the right additional Assistant Managerial professional to bolster their team as a key addition focused within this specific sector specialism. Description Joining as Senior or Assistant Manager -Farming and Rural sector clients based from the firms Taunton offices you will take on the increasing management and client portfolio responsibility for the delivery of accounts, tax and wider services to clients focused within the rural, landed estates and agricultural sector. You will take on increasing responsibility for developing client relationships, taking on a portfolio and work on wider advisory tax planning across and accounting/business services projects in addition, delivering on wider project work. You will manage a team and act as key support to the firms directors, with a very clear progression path on offer and you will carve an influential key role within this firm. Profile For this Senior or Assistant Manager - Farming and Rural sector client role you may be any of: AAT, ATT, ACA, ACCA, CTA qualified, or in the process of qualifying. You will have a career background delivering accounts, tax and all around, general accountancy practice services developed within a UK accountancy practice firm environment and will ideally have existing experience of dealing with clients within the farming and rural sectors, or bring a demonstrable interest in working on clients in this sector and you will be looking for a career move and role where you can see a clear development and progression path on offer. Job Offer Circa £30,000 - £45,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits.

One of the North's leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services and employing c.1,000 staff, is keen to recruit new Tax Seniors or Assistant Managers to provide tailored tax advisory and compliance services in one of a range of specialisms - Corporate Tax, Private Client Tax, Transaction Tax, Innovation Tax and VAT & Duty for large corporate, SME, OMB and private individual clients, helping them navigate the increasingly complex world of tax. Its growing Newcastle office is looking for talented and friendly people to deliver value and manage risk in tax compliance, tax optimisation and strategic planning, where you'll be at the heart of assisting clients in realising their ambitions.This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and client management skills, while working as part of an award-winning, collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team. Your key responsibilities as Tax Senior/Assistant Manager will include: Supporting the delivery of tax advice on a broad range of issues impacting large corporates, SMEs, OMBs and individuals, according to your chosen specialism Contributing to a variety of assignments, including research, analysis and preparation of findings Managing a portfolio clients, taking responsibility for the delivery of high-quality tax compliance services and assisting with the review of work prepared by junior team members Building strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, contributing to the delivery of a seamless, high-quality client experience Assisting senior colleagues in identifying opportunities for additional tax advisory work and helping to prepare relevant proposals or materials Keeping up to date with changes in UK and international tax legislation and contributing to internal knowledge sharing Supporting the development of junior team members through on-the-job coaching and knowledge sharing As Tax Senior/Assistant Manager you'll need: Strong Tax Senior experience in the relevant field of tax gained in practice or industry, ideally including exposure to larger corporates or complex clients Professionally qualified (CA and/or CTA or equivalent) or working towards qualification Strong technical knowledge and a willingness to continue developing in a supportive environment Proactive, with good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Clear communicator who can engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels Experience in mentoring or coaching junior team members is an advantage Rewards & Benefits: Basic salary of £35,000 - £48,000 and competitive benefits package Full time Permanent Excellent training, support and career development opportunities Attractive city centre office and flexible working Please note: - To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications. - High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.

A leading and successful firm of chartered accountants based in Exeter is searching for a Senior or Assistant Manager - Farming and Rural sector clients to join their team as a key addition with career development prospects on offer and opportunity to carve an influential role within a growing firm of chartered accountants. Client Details Based in Exeter this chartered firm has developed a very strong reputation across the South West and wider UK acting for very wide ranging clients across varying industries acting for wider ranging industry sector OMBs, SMEs and corporate clients, alongside a strong reputation and focus dealing with agricultural, landed estates and rural sector related clients. As a result of ongoing, sustained positive growth and looking to plan for the future development of the firm, the partners are looking to bring in the right additional Assistant Managerial professional to bolster their team as a key addition focused within this specific sector specialism. Description Joining as Senior or Assistant Manager - Farming and Rural sector clients based from the firms Exeter offices you will take on the increasing management and client portfolio responsibility for the delivery of accounts, tax and wider services to clients focused within the rural, landed estates and agricultural sector. You will take on increasing responsibility for developing client relationships, taking on a portfolio and work on wider advisory tax planning across and accounting/business services projects in addition, delivering on wider project work. You will manage a team and act as key support to the firms directors, with a very clear progression path on offer and you will carve an influential key role within this firm. Profile For this Senior or Assistant Manager - Farming and Rural sector client role you may be any of: AAT, ATT, ACA, ACCA, CTA qualified, or in the process of qualifying. You will have a career background delivering accounts, tax and all around, general accountancy practice services developed within a UK accountancy practice firm environment and will ideally have existing experience of dealing with clients within the farming and rural sectors, or bring a demonstrable interest in working on clients in this sector and you will be looking for a career move and role where you can see a clear development and progression path on offer. Job Offer Circa £30,000 - £45,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits.

An exciting position has arisen to join this ambitious council as the Head of Finance - Technical. Reporting into the Assistant Director of Finance, your role will be to lead the Council's technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations, as well as to ensure the vision of the corporate strategy is realised. Key responsibilities of the role include: Providing strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance. Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers. Leading the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit. Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team. Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards. In order to be considered for the role you will need to be a qualified finance professionals (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with the following experience: Previous experience in a local government finance role. Strong leadership and people management skills. A track record of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation. Excellent communication and influencing skills. A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation. Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment. The role is being offered on a permanent basis with a salary range of 63,092 to 67,853 with 1 day in the office.

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, entrepreneurial-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. Overview 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. 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. Responsibilities Provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. 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 complex projects Qualifications An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience. Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified 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 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.

Location: (Hybrid working - min. one day a week onsite in Ipswich) Details: A forward-thinking public sector organisation is seeking an accomplished Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across its Technical and Financial Planning functions. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and working closely with the Director of Resources, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust, compliant, and forward-looking financial operations that support organisational priorities and long-term sustainability. The Role You will lead an experienced team across Financial Planning and Technical Finance, driving excellence in statutory and corporate financial management. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic leadership across statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance. Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Executive, Committees, and senior leadership team. Leading the annual closure of accounts process and overseeing the production of the Statement of Accounts, including liaison with External Audit. Line managing the Finance Manager and providing clear strategic direction across Technical Finance, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team. Identifying and lead opportunities for innovation, strengthened compliance, improved controls, and risk mitigation. Ensuring adherence to evolving legislation, accounting standards, and best practice guidance. About You You will be a qualified finance professional (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a complex organisation. We are looking for someone who brings: Strong, visible leadership and proven people management capability. A track record of delivering high-quality financial services and statutory reporting. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and elected members. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to drive change and innovation. High levels of organisation, resilience, and agility in a dynamic environment. Experience within local government or a comparable public sector setting (highly desirable). This is a key leadership opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who thrives on accountability, strategic influence, and continuous improvement. For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch.

Financial Manager / Financial Controller - ACA Qualified Hertfordshire Circa 70,000 - 80,000 (Depending on experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified ACA to join a thriving, ambitious SME with turnover in the 50m- 100m range and strong growth momentum. The business operates in a sector with significant long-term potential and is expanding through a combination of sustained organic growth and strategic acquisitions. This position represents a genuine end-to-end finance leadership role. It is ideally suited to someone who wants broad exposure across the full finance function, rather than specialising in one narrow area within a large corporate structure. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will act as their number two, enabling them to concentrate on strategic growth initiatives, new revenue streams and M&A activity. Alongside leading the day-to-day finance team, you will gain valuable exposure to these higher-level strategic projects, providing excellent career development potential. The organisation prides itself on a strong, collaborative culture. Senior leaders work closely together, ideas are shared openly, and success is achieved as a team. The business does not have long-hours culture however managers and leaders are invariably in the office 4-5 days a week reflecting the importance of collaboration and leadership visibility, not workload expectations. As such the role would not suit someone seeking more than one day working from home. The Role This is a broad, hands-on leadership role combining operational finance ownership with strategic involvement. You will: Take full responsibility for monthly management accounts, financial reporting and balance sheet integrity Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning processes Oversee statutory reporting, VAT, corporation tax and payroll compliance Drive improvements to controls, processes and reporting as the business scales Partner with operational leaders to support commercial decision-making Support the Finance Director with strategic initiatives, acquisitions and growth projects Manage and develop the finance team, including conducting performance reviews, setting development plans and mentoring individuals This role requires someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also thinking strategically, leading by example and setting the tone for the finance function. About You We are seeking a high-calibre, fully qualified ACA from practice with a strong academic track record (including A-Levels and a degree). You may be: An ACA Assistant Manager or Manager ready for your first move into industry, seeking a broad and commercially involved finance role; or An ACA already working in industry, looking for a more dynamic environment with greater ownership and impact Essential experience includes: Previous responsibility for leading a team, including performance management and development planning is a prerequisite Exposure to both audit and accounts preparation/management accounting is highly desirable Experience working with medium-sized businesses ( 50m- 100m turnover) is highly desirable A desire to operate in a complete, end-to-end finance position You will thrive if you: Enjoy working in a growing, evolving business Want visibility and involvement in shaping company direction Lead from the front and take genuine pride in developing your team Value collaboration and being present with colleagues Given the scope and leadership nature of the role, it would not suit someone seeking more than one day per week working from home. The Environment Modern offices Free on-site parking Strong team ethos and collaborative senior leadership Ambitious growth plans with clear strategic direction Why Apply? This is a rare chance to step into a true deputy role to the Finance Director within a scaling SME. You will gain meaningful exposure to strategic decision-making while retaining ownership of the core finance function and leading a team. If you are an academically strong, practice-trained ACA who wants breadth, influence, leadership responsibility and long-term progression, this role offers an exceptional next step. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration