Assistant Management Accountant Location: Redditch - Full Time/Permanent The Role: We are looking for an experienced and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the month-end close process. What You Will be Doing: Accurately process, code, and match invoices in line with group policies Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries professionally and promptly Collaborate with the procurement team to resolve issues Close out the Purchase Ledger at month end Perform supplier statement reconciliations monthly Handle post/emails related to invoices and other finance tasks Prepare payment runs and seek Finance Manager approval Perform GRNI analysis and reconciliation Assist with payroll preparation and resolving payroll queries Support month-end processes, including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets Assist with cash posting and sales invoice generation Take ownership of bank reconciliations About You: The ideal candidate will have: Experience processing invoices in a high-volume environment Familiarity with month-end processes including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office (Excel) Good interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly A hands-on approach and willingness to be an active team member Desirable but Not Essential: Experience with credit control About Us: At Steatite, we design, manufacture, supply, and support cutting-edge technology from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communication systems, antennas, and imaging solutions. Our products operate reliably and safely in extreme environments, from the depths of the ocean to outer space. We care about your safety, wellbeing, and career growth from day one. Steatite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can make reasonable adjustments. What we offer in return Competitive salary 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus Pension scheme 5% employee contributions, 4% employer contributions (salary sacrifice) Enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months of service Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme including corporate healthcare plan and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support Discount scheme including retail, travel, and gym memberships Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Our Recruitment process Application Review Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager Initial Screening Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams Interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. Interview candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview at our offices. This may include competency-based questions and discussion about your technical experience. Assessment (if applicable): Some roles may include a short presentation, task, or technical assessment relevant to the position. Offer and onboarding Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre-employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start. We aim to keep you informed at every stage of the process and provide feedback wherever possible. Finance talent wanted! Grow, innovate, and excel with us apply now!
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Management Accountant Location: Redditch - Full Time/Permanent The Role: We are looking for an experienced and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the month-end close process. What You Will be Doing: Accurately process, code, and match invoices in line with group policies Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries professionally and promptly Collaborate with the procurement team to resolve issues Close out the Purchase Ledger at month end Perform supplier statement reconciliations monthly Handle post/emails related to invoices and other finance tasks Prepare payment runs and seek Finance Manager approval Perform GRNI analysis and reconciliation Assist with payroll preparation and resolving payroll queries Support month-end processes, including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets Assist with cash posting and sales invoice generation Take ownership of bank reconciliations About You: The ideal candidate will have: Experience processing invoices in a high-volume environment Familiarity with month-end processes including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office (Excel) Good interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly A hands-on approach and willingness to be an active team member Desirable but Not Essential: Experience with credit control About Us: At Steatite, we design, manufacture, supply, and support cutting-edge technology from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communication systems, antennas, and imaging solutions. Our products operate reliably and safely in extreme environments, from the depths of the ocean to outer space. We care about your safety, wellbeing, and career growth from day one. Steatite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can make reasonable adjustments. What we offer in return Competitive salary 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus Pension scheme 5% employee contributions, 4% employer contributions (salary sacrifice) Enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months of service Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme including corporate healthcare plan and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support Discount scheme including retail, travel, and gym memberships Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Our Recruitment process Application Review Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager Initial Screening Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams Interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. Interview candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview at our offices. This may include competency-based questions and discussion about your technical experience. Assessment (if applicable): Some roles may include a short presentation, task, or technical assessment relevant to the position. Offer and onboarding Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre-employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start. We aim to keep you informed at every stage of the process and provide feedback wherever possible. Finance talent wanted! Grow, innovate, and excel with us apply now!
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 Our Scale Ups Consulting team supports ambitious, high growth businesses as they navigate the challenges of rapid expansion. We work with founders, entrepreneurs and fast growth companies to help them scale sustainably, improve their operations, and prepare for the next stage of their journey. By combining deep commercial insight with practical tools and hands on support, we help clients unlock opportunities and overcome the obstacles that come with growth. You'll join a team that thrives on curiosity, problem solving and partnership. You will build trusted relationships within the Scottish market, working closely with high potential businesses and connecting them with expertise from across Consulting and the wider firm. This is a varied and fast moving environment that calls for initiative, resilience and an appetite for helping clients realise their ambitions. 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. Overview We'll help you succeed Clients rely on us because we take the time to understand how their business works and what they want to achieve. You will play a key role in developing these long term client relationships, shaping conversations, and guiding businesses through change. You'll work proactively and independently, while collaborating closely with senior leaders across Consulting. You'll communicate confidently with Partners, Directors and client stakeholders at all levels to ensure we deliver impactful support. You'll also spot opportunities to enhance our services and bring new ideas forward - helping us strengthen Scale Ups Consulting across Scotland and the wider UK. Role Requirements A strong understanding of challenges businesses face and practical solutions that can be deployed to unlock those barriers • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior leaders and business owners • The ability to analyse and understand complex business challenges and provide practical, commercially grounded solutions • Experience that commands respect in the scale up or broader business community • Chartered accountant status is not required, but need to be financially numerate • Commercially savvy and able to demonstrate the ability to win, sustain and grow client relationships • A proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to influence, motivate and support others 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 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.
Feb 04, 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 Our Scale Ups Consulting team supports ambitious, high growth businesses as they navigate the challenges of rapid expansion. We work with founders, entrepreneurs and fast growth companies to help them scale sustainably, improve their operations, and prepare for the next stage of their journey. By combining deep commercial insight with practical tools and hands on support, we help clients unlock opportunities and overcome the obstacles that come with growth. You'll join a team that thrives on curiosity, problem solving and partnership. You will build trusted relationships within the Scottish market, working closely with high potential businesses and connecting them with expertise from across Consulting and the wider firm. This is a varied and fast moving environment that calls for initiative, resilience and an appetite for helping clients realise their ambitions. 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. Overview We'll help you succeed Clients rely on us because we take the time to understand how their business works and what they want to achieve. You will play a key role in developing these long term client relationships, shaping conversations, and guiding businesses through change. You'll work proactively and independently, while collaborating closely with senior leaders across Consulting. You'll communicate confidently with Partners, Directors and client stakeholders at all levels to ensure we deliver impactful support. You'll also spot opportunities to enhance our services and bring new ideas forward - helping us strengthen Scale Ups Consulting across Scotland and the wider UK. Role Requirements A strong understanding of challenges businesses face and practical solutions that can be deployed to unlock those barriers • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior leaders and business owners • The ability to analyse and understand complex business challenges and provide practical, commercially grounded solutions • Experience that commands respect in the scale up or broader business community • Chartered accountant status is not required, but need to be financially numerate • Commercially savvy and able to demonstrate the ability to win, sustain and grow client relationships • A proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to influence, motivate and support others 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 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 entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in cross border M&A transactions, tax planning, transfer pricing, US Tax Consulting and more. Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. We're looking for someone with: US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent A broad base of US tax knowledge Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area 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.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in cross border M&A transactions, tax planning, transfer pricing, US Tax Consulting and more. Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. We're looking for someone with: US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent A broad base of US tax knowledge Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area 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.
Manufacturing Management Accountant Salary: £40,000 per annum - DOE (Depending On Experience) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pm Location: Barnsley We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business, recently supported by new ownership, who are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Management Accountant to strengthen click apply for full job details
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Management Accountant Salary: £40,000 per annum - DOE (Depending On Experience) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pm Location: Barnsley We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business, recently supported by new ownership, who are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Management Accountant to strengthen click apply for full job details
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 with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. 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. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Financial Accounting & Compliance Manager', in maintaining the robust financial integrity and timely IFRS-compliant external reporting of the Group's legal entities. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Assist in the preparation of: 1. Monthly board packs (income statement and balance sheet for several key legal entities) 2. Annual UK legal entity statutory reporting 3. Annual group consolidated financial statements Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain intercompany matrix and oversee timely corrections. Own key monthly reporting tasks as required, such as preparing journals within remit (e.g. intercompany revenue accruals required for standalone entity P&L reporting). Maintain detailed process notes and control descriptions. Assist in the implementation of key financial and reporting processes. Maintain and publish the Group's Chart of Accounts. Ensure timely and accurate booking, invoicing and settlement of intercompany service fees and recharges, in line with the terms of the relevant intercompany You'll be someone with: Qualified or part qualified accountant. Previous experience producing statutory and/or management accounts. The ability to liaise with all levels of the firm. Workday experience is preferable but not essential. Proficient in Outlook and Excel (powerful lookups, dynamic arrays, complex logic, etc.). Ability to manage and plan your own workload with multiple deadlines to be achieved. Strong attention to detail when producing reports and using large data sets. 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.
Feb 04, 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 with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. 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. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Financial Accounting & Compliance Manager', in maintaining the robust financial integrity and timely IFRS-compliant external reporting of the Group's legal entities. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Assist in the preparation of: 1. Monthly board packs (income statement and balance sheet for several key legal entities) 2. Annual UK legal entity statutory reporting 3. Annual group consolidated financial statements Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain intercompany matrix and oversee timely corrections. Own key monthly reporting tasks as required, such as preparing journals within remit (e.g. intercompany revenue accruals required for standalone entity P&L reporting). Maintain detailed process notes and control descriptions. Assist in the implementation of key financial and reporting processes. Maintain and publish the Group's Chart of Accounts. Ensure timely and accurate booking, invoicing and settlement of intercompany service fees and recharges, in line with the terms of the relevant intercompany You'll be someone with: Qualified or part qualified accountant. Previous experience producing statutory and/or management accounts. The ability to liaise with all levels of the firm. Workday experience is preferable but not essential. Proficient in Outlook and Excel (powerful lookups, dynamic arrays, complex logic, etc.). Ability to manage and plan your own workload with multiple deadlines to be achieved. Strong attention to detail when producing reports and using large data sets. 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.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Southwark, London
About the role This is a defining moment to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). As we approach our centenary and enter a new five-year strategic period, the College is in a strong position. We have ambitious plans for growth, innovation and our future impact on women's health globally. We are investing in the leadership, systems and capabilities that will help us deliver our mission. We have an exceptional opportunity for an Executive Director of Finance and Commercial to join the College and play a central role in shaping the future of women's health. As a member of the Executive Team, you will ensure the organisation has the financial resilience, commercial capability and operational foundations needed to turn strategy into sustained impact. You will lead a portfolio of directorates and work in close partnership with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and Executive colleagues. This is not a purely technical finance role. It is a senior leadership position with real influence across the organisation, combining stewardship with forward-looking commercial and strategic leadership. Key responsibilities: Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight, ensuring robust governance and value for money. Lead the development and delivery of innovative, sustainable commercial strategies. Steer the delivery and growth of our events and meetings business. Oversee the College's investment portfolios, pension scheme and trading company operations with appropriate risk management. Manage and develop high-performing teams across a portfolio of directorates including Finance and Commercial teams Model inclusive leadership and values-led organisational culture, supporting staff to excel in delivering the College's mission. This is a rare opportunity for a leader who enjoys shaping strategy, influencing complex organisations and making a tangible difference to women's health globally. For the full list of key responsibilities, please see the recruitment pack. About you This role requires a highly experienced financial and commercial leader with a deep understanding of charity governance and operations. You will be a credible, inclusive leader, comfortable operating at board level with experience guiding senior teams on financial and strategic matters. Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPFA or international equivalent) Deep understanding and experience of charity financial governance, audit, risk management and regulatory compliance Experience providing executive-level financial leadership in complex organisations, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector A strong track record of commercial decision-making and delivering sustainable income or growth Strategic judgement with the ability to balance opportunity, risk and long-term impact The ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and lead inclusive, high-performing teams Commitment to RCOG's mission to improve healthcare for women and girls globally. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates. We recognise that strong candidates may bring different career paths and experiences. If you are excited by the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply. Our culture and benefits You will be based at our London Bridge offices. While we offer hybrid working arrangements this role will require regular office attendance to ensure the visibility and collaboration expected of a senior organisational leader. We offer a supportive, values-led culture and a competitive benefits package, including: 10% employer pension contribution Life assurance and income protection schemes Interest-free season ticket loan Executive coaching and tailored learning and development 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January Enhanced wellbeing and family support Employee-led diversity networks Lifestyle discounts For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site. How to apply You are asked to upload your CV and a supporting statement of up to two pages outlining your interest and how you meet the person specification. Please visit our careers website, rcog-careers.org , to download the full job pack. To arrange a confidential call with the current post holder to discuss this opportunity, please contact . Deadline for applications is 10am on 23 February 2026. Find out more: rcog.org.uk rcog-careers.org We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government's Disability Confident Scheme . We take positive action in employing disabled people, please let us know if you wish to declare that you have a disability. If you require any adjustments to apply for this role please contact us via . We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process. Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa. About us RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women's health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women's health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally. Our values of high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust are at the centre of all we do.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
About the role This is a defining moment to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). As we approach our centenary and enter a new five-year strategic period, the College is in a strong position. We have ambitious plans for growth, innovation and our future impact on women's health globally. We are investing in the leadership, systems and capabilities that will help us deliver our mission. We have an exceptional opportunity for an Executive Director of Finance and Commercial to join the College and play a central role in shaping the future of women's health. As a member of the Executive Team, you will ensure the organisation has the financial resilience, commercial capability and operational foundations needed to turn strategy into sustained impact. You will lead a portfolio of directorates and work in close partnership with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and Executive colleagues. This is not a purely technical finance role. It is a senior leadership position with real influence across the organisation, combining stewardship with forward-looking commercial and strategic leadership. Key responsibilities: Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight, ensuring robust governance and value for money. Lead the development and delivery of innovative, sustainable commercial strategies. Steer the delivery and growth of our events and meetings business. Oversee the College's investment portfolios, pension scheme and trading company operations with appropriate risk management. Manage and develop high-performing teams across a portfolio of directorates including Finance and Commercial teams Model inclusive leadership and values-led organisational culture, supporting staff to excel in delivering the College's mission. This is a rare opportunity for a leader who enjoys shaping strategy, influencing complex organisations and making a tangible difference to women's health globally. For the full list of key responsibilities, please see the recruitment pack. About you This role requires a highly experienced financial and commercial leader with a deep understanding of charity governance and operations. You will be a credible, inclusive leader, comfortable operating at board level with experience guiding senior teams on financial and strategic matters. Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPFA or international equivalent) Deep understanding and experience of charity financial governance, audit, risk management and regulatory compliance Experience providing executive-level financial leadership in complex organisations, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector A strong track record of commercial decision-making and delivering sustainable income or growth Strategic judgement with the ability to balance opportunity, risk and long-term impact The ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and lead inclusive, high-performing teams Commitment to RCOG's mission to improve healthcare for women and girls globally. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates. We recognise that strong candidates may bring different career paths and experiences. If you are excited by the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply. Our culture and benefits You will be based at our London Bridge offices. While we offer hybrid working arrangements this role will require regular office attendance to ensure the visibility and collaboration expected of a senior organisational leader. We offer a supportive, values-led culture and a competitive benefits package, including: 10% employer pension contribution Life assurance and income protection schemes Interest-free season ticket loan Executive coaching and tailored learning and development 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January Enhanced wellbeing and family support Employee-led diversity networks Lifestyle discounts For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site. How to apply You are asked to upload your CV and a supporting statement of up to two pages outlining your interest and how you meet the person specification. Please visit our careers website, rcog-careers.org , to download the full job pack. To arrange a confidential call with the current post holder to discuss this opportunity, please contact . Deadline for applications is 10am on 23 February 2026. Find out more: rcog.org.uk rcog-careers.org We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government's Disability Confident Scheme . We take positive action in employing disabled people, please let us know if you wish to declare that you have a disability. If you require any adjustments to apply for this role please contact us via . We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process. Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa. About us RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women's health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women's health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally. Our values of high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust are at the centre of all we do.
My client is a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing and infrastructure business seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team in a commercially focused role with real influence on decision-making.This position offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, operational teams, and strategic projects, making it ideal for a Management Accountant looking to step into a more value-addin
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
My client is a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing and infrastructure business seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team in a commercially focused role with real influence on decision-making.This position offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, operational teams, and strategic projects, making it ideal for a Management Accountant looking to step into a more value-addin
Assistant Management Accountant (Retail) Hybrid Chester Up to £35,000 + Study support, discounts and benefits This is a brilliant opportunity to join an industry leader in the UK. The company operates in a fast-paced market and both manufactures and sells goods nationally. The business is fast-paced and has a brilliant culture of togetherness across the whole organisation; it is a great place
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Management Accountant (Retail) Hybrid Chester Up to £35,000 + Study support, discounts and benefits This is a brilliant opportunity to join an industry leader in the UK. The company operates in a fast-paced market and both manufactures and sells goods nationally. The business is fast-paced and has a brilliant culture of togetherness across the whole organisation; it is a great place
Interim Management Accountant 12-Month FTC Hybrid (Lincoln-based) Up to £45,000 If you're a hands-on Management Accountant who enjoys owning the numbers, working closely with a team, and wants a role that's steady, well-run, and genuinely appreciated - this could be a great fit. We're working with a long-established, financially secure organisation that's investing heavily in its systems and f
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Interim Management Accountant 12-Month FTC Hybrid (Lincoln-based) Up to £45,000 If you're a hands-on Management Accountant who enjoys owning the numbers, working closely with a team, and wants a role that's steady, well-run, and genuinely appreciated - this could be a great fit. We're working with a long-established, financially secure organisation that's investing heavily in its systems and f
Summary Dext is a fast-growing fintech transforming bookkeeping through AI and machine learning. Our platform empowers businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to simplify accounting processes and make smarter, more timely financial decisions. In 2024, Dext joined the IRIS Software Group, further strengthening our ability to deliver end-to-end accountancy solutions. We've achieved 99.5% data accuracy, saved over 35 million hours of manual data entry, and are trusted by 12,000 firms and 700,000 businesses globally. With integrations across all major accounting software and over 11,500 financial sources, we're proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the accounting space. Dext is looking for a Director of Financial Control who will lead our global accounting function, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, strong controls, and scalable processes to support continued growth. This role reports directly to Dext's VP of Finance and manages a team of 12 (with 9 direct reports) covering financial accounting, AP, AR, banking, financial systems and payroll over a number of geographies. Job Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for accounting and compliance across the UK, France, Australia and North America. Ensuring clean and efficient audits and all statutory reporting. Work with outsourced accountants to meet deadlines and deal with queries Lead the modernisation of Dext's financial engine, architecting and deploying automation and AI solutions to transform the month-end close and deliver a fast, insights-led reporting process. Work closely with the FP&A team to achieve a seamless, efficient and insightful month-end process including ownership of the management accounts and high level analysis. Create and implement new controls, continuously improving existing ones and achieve compliance with relevant control frameworks. Treasury management and managing the banking relationships across the group. Lead, develop and coach a team of 12, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture. Work closely with the IRIS finance team to fulfill group audit and reporting requirements as well as exchanging best practice and aligning common processes where practical. Lead significant finance transformation initiatives, such as the conversion to IFRS reporting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills Organised, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines Strong project management skills Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities High energy, high ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results Requirements 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including several years in a senior management role Experience managing and developing sizeable accounting teams Experience in a SaaS environment or accounting firm Accounting degree and/or chartered accountant qualification NetSuite experience desirable Willing to work flexible hours as required for month-end close and financial reporting process Proven experience leading audits and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Summary Dext is a fast-growing fintech transforming bookkeeping through AI and machine learning. Our platform empowers businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to simplify accounting processes and make smarter, more timely financial decisions. In 2024, Dext joined the IRIS Software Group, further strengthening our ability to deliver end-to-end accountancy solutions. We've achieved 99.5% data accuracy, saved over 35 million hours of manual data entry, and are trusted by 12,000 firms and 700,000 businesses globally. With integrations across all major accounting software and over 11,500 financial sources, we're proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the accounting space. Dext is looking for a Director of Financial Control who will lead our global accounting function, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, strong controls, and scalable processes to support continued growth. This role reports directly to Dext's VP of Finance and manages a team of 12 (with 9 direct reports) covering financial accounting, AP, AR, banking, financial systems and payroll over a number of geographies. Job Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for accounting and compliance across the UK, France, Australia and North America. Ensuring clean and efficient audits and all statutory reporting. Work with outsourced accountants to meet deadlines and deal with queries Lead the modernisation of Dext's financial engine, architecting and deploying automation and AI solutions to transform the month-end close and deliver a fast, insights-led reporting process. Work closely with the FP&A team to achieve a seamless, efficient and insightful month-end process including ownership of the management accounts and high level analysis. Create and implement new controls, continuously improving existing ones and achieve compliance with relevant control frameworks. Treasury management and managing the banking relationships across the group. Lead, develop and coach a team of 12, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture. Work closely with the IRIS finance team to fulfill group audit and reporting requirements as well as exchanging best practice and aligning common processes where practical. Lead significant finance transformation initiatives, such as the conversion to IFRS reporting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills Organised, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines Strong project management skills Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities High energy, high ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results Requirements 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including several years in a senior management role Experience managing and developing sizeable accounting teams Experience in a SaaS environment or accounting firm Accounting degree and/or chartered accountant qualification NetSuite experience desirable Willing to work flexible hours as required for month-end close and financial reporting process Proven experience leading audits and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions
Management Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract) Exeter 3 months initially (with potential to extend to 6 months) £40,000 £45,000 (pro rata, DOE) We are recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation on a fixed-term basis, supporting the finance function during a busy period click apply for full job details
Feb 04, 2026
Contractor
Management Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract) Exeter 3 months initially (with potential to extend to 6 months) £40,000 £45,000 (pro rata, DOE) We are recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation on a fixed-term basis, supporting the finance function during a busy period click apply for full job details
Finance and Operations Manager This is an exciting time to be joining the UAE-UK Business Council, as it celebrates its fifth anniversary and looks forward to driving new momentum and growth in the bilateral trade and investment relationship over the years ahead. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Finance and Operations Manager to join our small team in the UK. The UAE-UK Business Council is a not-for-profit thought leadership organisation that brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs and academics from both countries to discuss barriers to doing business and identify new and emerging opportunities for collaboration. It is run by a Joint Secretariat, with staff in both countries, and we represent the interests of both UK and UAE members and stakeholders, who range from large corporates to SMEs to universities and investment agencies. We are funded entirely by our member companies but work closely with both Governments. We run campaigns, host events (in both countries), and write reports and white papers. Thematically, we cover every sector - from AI to fintech and from lifesciences to energy. The UAE-UK Business Council is co-Chaired by senior representatives from both countries - Rt Hon Lord Udny-Lister, and H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh. The Business Council also has a high-level senior Advisory Committee, and a Governance Committee, which oversees our operations. The Joint Secretariat consists of a CEO (based in the UAE) a Finance and Operations Manager (based in the UK) and a Head of Policy and Campaigns (also based in the UK). The entire team works remotely, although there is an occasional requirement to travel to London and / or elsewhere in the UK for events and meetings and the likelihood of travel to the UAE approximately once a year. ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Being a small organisation, the key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to) the following: Liaising with our accountants on all matters relating to compliance with company law and HMRC regulations, as well as on payroll and payment of salaries, NI, superannuation and VAT Budget profiling and financial projections Preparing regular financial and information returns to circulate to the Governance Committee. Leading on engagement with all member companies on matters relating to membership renewals, invoicing and receipts Maintaining accurate and up-to-date internal records as well as being a key point of contact for member companies. Managing all office functions eg: hiring of IT equipment, insurance, employer liability insurance etc Setting up meetings for the CEO where necessary and providing support in the preparation of briefings and presentations. Minuting meetings and maintaining a record of all client interactions. Updating the website and formatting and circulating our monthly newsletter- in partnership with our web design partners. EVENTS Supporting the CEO and Head of Policy and Campaigns on all aspects of the preparation, coordination and execution of events - both virtual and physical. This will include venue hire, logistics, programme management and comms and liaising with third party contractors and member companies. PERSON SPECIFICATION. This role requires a broad range of skillsets and competences, specifically the ability to work under your own steam in a small team, to have a tenacious, practical and positive mindset, and to have excellent and culturally sensitive interpersonal skill. Specifically, this role requires: ESSENTIAL: Experience of working with clients in a face-to-face, government and / or business setting. A proven track record of cultivating and maintaining such relationships is desirable. Experience of working to deadlines and managing multiple pieces of work at the same time - both independently and with team members. Strong interpersonal and networking skills, and strong experience of working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Empathy, tolerance and mindfulness when interacting with people from different cultures and religions. Excellent English language skills - both written and oral Experience of managing/supporting budgets and other resources. Experience of working in event management. Candidates should be familiar and / or have the ability to navigate logistics and liaise with both working-level and senior stakeholders. Proven ability to work effectively on a remote basis, making full use of all remote working tools Experience of compliance with data privacy legislation DESIRABLE: Awareness of the commercial, economic, social and cultural context of the UAE-UK relationship preferable but not essential Awareness of Arabic culture and Islam Experience of using social media and media and marketing and comms. Experience of managing and updating website content. Working hours: 35 hours per week. The work will sometimes involve out of hours working, such as early morning starts to accommodate the difference in time zones between the UK and UAE, attendance at evening events and possibly (but rarely) weekend working. Time off in lieu is given for hours worked in excess of 35 hours per week. Annual Leave: 25 days plus English public holidays. Pension: 8.5% employer contribution Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per year depending on skills and experience Probation: 3 months Deadline for applications: February 13 th 2026. Interviews will be held March / April 2026 Start Date: May 2026 To apply, please use the 'Apply now' button below - applications must include the names and contact details of two referees (who will be contacted only if the applicant is successful at interview). The applicant may wish to add any other supporting evidence of their skills and experience that they feel is appropriate. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we are anticipating, candidates who are not shortlisted for interview will not receive a reply. IMPORTANT: Applicants must be based in the UK and either UK nationals or UK residents with the permanent right to live and work in the UK. This role is only being offered on a full-time, remote working basis.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Finance and Operations Manager This is an exciting time to be joining the UAE-UK Business Council, as it celebrates its fifth anniversary and looks forward to driving new momentum and growth in the bilateral trade and investment relationship over the years ahead. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Finance and Operations Manager to join our small team in the UK. The UAE-UK Business Council is a not-for-profit thought leadership organisation that brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs and academics from both countries to discuss barriers to doing business and identify new and emerging opportunities for collaboration. It is run by a Joint Secretariat, with staff in both countries, and we represent the interests of both UK and UAE members and stakeholders, who range from large corporates to SMEs to universities and investment agencies. We are funded entirely by our member companies but work closely with both Governments. We run campaigns, host events (in both countries), and write reports and white papers. Thematically, we cover every sector - from AI to fintech and from lifesciences to energy. The UAE-UK Business Council is co-Chaired by senior representatives from both countries - Rt Hon Lord Udny-Lister, and H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh. The Business Council also has a high-level senior Advisory Committee, and a Governance Committee, which oversees our operations. The Joint Secretariat consists of a CEO (based in the UAE) a Finance and Operations Manager (based in the UK) and a Head of Policy and Campaigns (also based in the UK). The entire team works remotely, although there is an occasional requirement to travel to London and / or elsewhere in the UK for events and meetings and the likelihood of travel to the UAE approximately once a year. ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Being a small organisation, the key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to) the following: Liaising with our accountants on all matters relating to compliance with company law and HMRC regulations, as well as on payroll and payment of salaries, NI, superannuation and VAT Budget profiling and financial projections Preparing regular financial and information returns to circulate to the Governance Committee. Leading on engagement with all member companies on matters relating to membership renewals, invoicing and receipts Maintaining accurate and up-to-date internal records as well as being a key point of contact for member companies. Managing all office functions eg: hiring of IT equipment, insurance, employer liability insurance etc Setting up meetings for the CEO where necessary and providing support in the preparation of briefings and presentations. Minuting meetings and maintaining a record of all client interactions. Updating the website and formatting and circulating our monthly newsletter- in partnership with our web design partners. EVENTS Supporting the CEO and Head of Policy and Campaigns on all aspects of the preparation, coordination and execution of events - both virtual and physical. This will include venue hire, logistics, programme management and comms and liaising with third party contractors and member companies. PERSON SPECIFICATION. This role requires a broad range of skillsets and competences, specifically the ability to work under your own steam in a small team, to have a tenacious, practical and positive mindset, and to have excellent and culturally sensitive interpersonal skill. Specifically, this role requires: ESSENTIAL: Experience of working with clients in a face-to-face, government and / or business setting. A proven track record of cultivating and maintaining such relationships is desirable. Experience of working to deadlines and managing multiple pieces of work at the same time - both independently and with team members. Strong interpersonal and networking skills, and strong experience of working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Empathy, tolerance and mindfulness when interacting with people from different cultures and religions. Excellent English language skills - both written and oral Experience of managing/supporting budgets and other resources. Experience of working in event management. Candidates should be familiar and / or have the ability to navigate logistics and liaise with both working-level and senior stakeholders. Proven ability to work effectively on a remote basis, making full use of all remote working tools Experience of compliance with data privacy legislation DESIRABLE: Awareness of the commercial, economic, social and cultural context of the UAE-UK relationship preferable but not essential Awareness of Arabic culture and Islam Experience of using social media and media and marketing and comms. Experience of managing and updating website content. Working hours: 35 hours per week. The work will sometimes involve out of hours working, such as early morning starts to accommodate the difference in time zones between the UK and UAE, attendance at evening events and possibly (but rarely) weekend working. Time off in lieu is given for hours worked in excess of 35 hours per week. Annual Leave: 25 days plus English public holidays. Pension: 8.5% employer contribution Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per year depending on skills and experience Probation: 3 months Deadline for applications: February 13 th 2026. Interviews will be held March / April 2026 Start Date: May 2026 To apply, please use the 'Apply now' button below - applications must include the names and contact details of two referees (who will be contacted only if the applicant is successful at interview). The applicant may wish to add any other supporting evidence of their skills and experience that they feel is appropriate. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we are anticipating, candidates who are not shortlisted for interview will not receive a reply. IMPORTANT: Applicants must be based in the UK and either UK nationals or UK residents with the permanent right to live and work in the UK. This role is only being offered on a full-time, remote working basis.
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 with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. 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. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Financial Accounting & Compliance Manager', in maintaining the robust financial integrity and timely IFRS-compliant external reporting of the Group's legal entities. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Assist in the preparation of: 1. Monthly board packs (income statement and balance sheet for several key legal entities) 2. Annual UK legal entity statutory reporting 3. Annual group consolidated financial statements Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain intercompany matrix and oversee timely corrections. Own key monthly reporting tasks as required, such as preparing journals within remit (e.g. intercompany revenue accruals required for standalone entity P&L reporting). Maintain detailed process notes and control descriptions. Assist in the implementation of key financial and reporting processes. Maintain and publish the Group's Chart of Accounts. Ensure timely and accurate booking, invoicing and settlement of intercompany service fees and recharges, in line with the terms of the relevant intercompany You'll be someone with: Qualified or part qualified accountant. Previous experience producing statutory and/or management accounts. The ability to liaise with all levels of the firm. Workday experience is preferable but not essential. Proficient in Outlook and Excel (powerful lookups, dynamic arrays, complex logic, etc.). Ability to manage and plan your own workload with multiple deadlines to be achieved. Strong attention to detail when producing reports and using large data sets. 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.
Feb 04, 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 with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. 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. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Financial Accounting & Compliance Manager', in maintaining the robust financial integrity and timely IFRS-compliant external reporting of the Group's legal entities. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Assist in the preparation of: 1. Monthly board packs (income statement and balance sheet for several key legal entities) 2. Annual UK legal entity statutory reporting 3. Annual group consolidated financial statements Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain intercompany matrix and oversee timely corrections. Own key monthly reporting tasks as required, such as preparing journals within remit (e.g. intercompany revenue accruals required for standalone entity P&L reporting). Maintain detailed process notes and control descriptions. Assist in the implementation of key financial and reporting processes. Maintain and publish the Group's Chart of Accounts. Ensure timely and accurate booking, invoicing and settlement of intercompany service fees and recharges, in line with the terms of the relevant intercompany You'll be someone with: Qualified or part qualified accountant. Previous experience producing statutory and/or management accounts. The ability to liaise with all levels of the firm. Workday experience is preferable but not essential. Proficient in Outlook and Excel (powerful lookups, dynamic arrays, complex logic, etc.). Ability to manage and plan your own workload with multiple deadlines to be achieved. Strong attention to detail when producing reports and using large data sets. 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.
Dynamic Organisation seeks a Qualified Finance Manager to join the team on a contract basis. The Finance Manager would be technically strong, possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and management skills. This role would suit a 'hands on' Accountant who is able to hit the ground running click apply for full job details
Feb 04, 2026
Contractor
Dynamic Organisation seeks a Qualified Finance Manager to join the team on a contract basis. The Finance Manager would be technically strong, possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and management skills. This role would suit a 'hands on' Accountant who is able to hit the ground running click apply for full job details
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 Our Scale Ups Consulting team supports ambitious, high growth businesses as they navigate the challenges of rapid expansion. We work with founders, entrepreneurs and fast growth companies to help them scale sustainably, improve their operations, and prepare for the next stage of their journey. By combining deep commercial insight with practical tools and hands on support, we help clients unlock opportunities and overcome the obstacles that come with growth. You'll join a team that thrives on curiosity, problem solving and partnership. You will build trusted relationships within the Scottish market, working closely with high potential businesses and connecting them with expertise from across Consulting and the wider firm. This is a varied and fast moving environment that calls for initiative, resilience and an appetite for helping clients realise their ambitions. 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. Overview We'll help you succeed Clients rely on us because we take the time to understand how their business works and what they want to achieve. You will play a key role in developing these long term client relationships, shaping conversations, and guiding businesses through change. You'll work proactively and independently, while collaborating closely with senior leaders across Consulting. You'll communicate confidently with Partners, Directors and client stakeholders at all levels to ensure we deliver impactful support. You'll also spot opportunities to enhance our services and bring new ideas forward - helping us strengthen Scale Ups Consulting across Scotland and the wider UK. Role Requirements A strong understanding of challenges businesses face and practical solutions that can be deployed to unlock those barriers • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior leaders and business owners • The ability to analyse and understand complex business challenges and provide practical, commercially grounded solutions • Experience that commands respect in the scale up or broader business community • Chartered accountant status is not required, but need to be financially numerate • Commercially savvy and able to demonstrate the ability to win, sustain and grow client relationships • A proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to influence, motivate and support others 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 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.
Feb 04, 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 Our Scale Ups Consulting team supports ambitious, high growth businesses as they navigate the challenges of rapid expansion. We work with founders, entrepreneurs and fast growth companies to help them scale sustainably, improve their operations, and prepare for the next stage of their journey. By combining deep commercial insight with practical tools and hands on support, we help clients unlock opportunities and overcome the obstacles that come with growth. You'll join a team that thrives on curiosity, problem solving and partnership. You will build trusted relationships within the Scottish market, working closely with high potential businesses and connecting them with expertise from across Consulting and the wider firm. This is a varied and fast moving environment that calls for initiative, resilience and an appetite for helping clients realise their ambitions. 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. Overview We'll help you succeed Clients rely on us because we take the time to understand how their business works and what they want to achieve. You will play a key role in developing these long term client relationships, shaping conversations, and guiding businesses through change. You'll work proactively and independently, while collaborating closely with senior leaders across Consulting. You'll communicate confidently with Partners, Directors and client stakeholders at all levels to ensure we deliver impactful support. You'll also spot opportunities to enhance our services and bring new ideas forward - helping us strengthen Scale Ups Consulting across Scotland and the wider UK. Role Requirements A strong understanding of challenges businesses face and practical solutions that can be deployed to unlock those barriers • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior leaders and business owners • The ability to analyse and understand complex business challenges and provide practical, commercially grounded solutions • Experience that commands respect in the scale up or broader business community • Chartered accountant status is not required, but need to be financially numerate • Commercially savvy and able to demonstrate the ability to win, sustain and grow client relationships • A proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to influence, motivate and support others 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 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 Our Scale Ups Consulting team supports ambitious, high growth businesses as they navigate the challenges of rapid expansion. We work with founders, entrepreneurs and fast growth companies to help them scale sustainably, improve their operations, and prepare for the next stage of their journey. By combining deep commercial insight with practical tools and hands on support, we help clients unlock opportunities and overcome the obstacles that come with growth. You'll join a team that thrives on curiosity, problem solving and partnership. You will build trusted relationships within the Scottish market, working closely with high potential businesses and connecting them with expertise from across Consulting and the wider firm. This is a varied and fast moving environment that calls for initiative, resilience and an appetite for helping clients realise their ambitions. 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. Overview We'll help you succeed Clients rely on us because we take the time to understand how their business works and what they want to achieve. You will play a key role in developing these long term client relationships, shaping conversations, and guiding businesses through change. You'll work proactively and independently, while collaborating closely with senior leaders across Consulting. You'll communicate confidently with Partners, Directors and client stakeholders at all levels to ensure we deliver impactful support. You'll also spot opportunities to enhance our services and bring new ideas forward - helping us strengthen Scale Ups Consulting across Scotland and the wider UK. Role Requirements A strong understanding of challenges businesses face and practical solutions that can be deployed to unlock those barriers • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior leaders and business owners • The ability to analyse and understand complex business challenges and provide practical, commercially grounded solutions • Experience that commands respect in the scale up or broader business community • Chartered accountant status is not required, but need to be financially numerate • Commercially savvy and able to demonstrate the ability to win, sustain and grow client relationships • A proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to influence, motivate and support others 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 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.
Feb 04, 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 Our Scale Ups Consulting team supports ambitious, high growth businesses as they navigate the challenges of rapid expansion. We work with founders, entrepreneurs and fast growth companies to help them scale sustainably, improve their operations, and prepare for the next stage of their journey. By combining deep commercial insight with practical tools and hands on support, we help clients unlock opportunities and overcome the obstacles that come with growth. You'll join a team that thrives on curiosity, problem solving and partnership. You will build trusted relationships within the Scottish market, working closely with high potential businesses and connecting them with expertise from across Consulting and the wider firm. This is a varied and fast moving environment that calls for initiative, resilience and an appetite for helping clients realise their ambitions. 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. Overview We'll help you succeed Clients rely on us because we take the time to understand how their business works and what they want to achieve. You will play a key role in developing these long term client relationships, shaping conversations, and guiding businesses through change. You'll work proactively and independently, while collaborating closely with senior leaders across Consulting. You'll communicate confidently with Partners, Directors and client stakeholders at all levels to ensure we deliver impactful support. You'll also spot opportunities to enhance our services and bring new ideas forward - helping us strengthen Scale Ups Consulting across Scotland and the wider UK. Role Requirements A strong understanding of challenges businesses face and practical solutions that can be deployed to unlock those barriers • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior leaders and business owners • The ability to analyse and understand complex business challenges and provide practical, commercially grounded solutions • Experience that commands respect in the scale up or broader business community • Chartered accountant status is not required, but need to be financially numerate • Commercially savvy and able to demonstrate the ability to win, sustain and grow client relationships • A proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to influence, motivate and support others 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 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.
Arvon, the UK's most renowned creative writing charity, is looking for an experienced and dynamic Management Accountant (Maternity Cover) to work closely with its CFO on the preparation of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as other key finance tasks. Arvon has been delivering courses from its three beautiful houses for over 57 years, and you would be joining a dedicated and spirited national team, all of whom are passionately committed to delivering on Arvon's transformational charitable mission.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Arvon, the UK's most renowned creative writing charity, is looking for an experienced and dynamic Management Accountant (Maternity Cover) to work closely with its CFO on the preparation of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as other key finance tasks. Arvon has been delivering courses from its three beautiful houses for over 57 years, and you would be joining a dedicated and spirited national team, all of whom are passionately committed to delivering on Arvon's transformational charitable mission.
Head of External Reporting page is loaded Head of External Reportinglocations: Bristol CECtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_ At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.A tremendous opportunity to join Ayvens UK at an exciting, interesting and challenging time as we push forward with the integration of the UK entities of ALD Automotive and Leaseplan. Arisen, as a result of parental leave this opportunity is offered as a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.The departmental remit includes the production of Financial Statements; Tax Reporting; Financial & Strategic Planning; Management Accounts Reporting; Treasury & Cashflow Management; processing of invoices, payments & receipts.As the successful applicant it is anticipated you will be a qualified Accountant, a leader of others and an experienced communicator able to operate at all levels. You will possess strong technical expertise with the ability to challenge on complex accounting areas and ideally have experience of working within a regulated environment would be preferred. Key Purpose Efficient delivery of robust external financial reporting Compliance with reporting requirements for Companies House, HMRC and the Financial Conduct Authority Effective management of relationships with external auditors Continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and strengthening of controls Summary of Responsibilities Leadership of Financial Accounting and Tax teams and membership of the Extended Leadership Team Oversight of statutory reporting for all Ayvens UK entities, ensuring compliance with Companies House deadlines and good quality of reporting in line with IFRS (including review of technical areas such as operating lease impairment) Keep up to date with changes to accounting standards and accepted practices, and ensure that financial information is prepared accordingly Effective management of relationship with external auditors, responding robustly to challenges raised to ensure that audit findings are appropriate Oversight of tax reporting for all Ayvens UK entities, ensuring compliance with tax legislation and HMRC deadlines Responsibility for a portfolio of Permanent Supervision finance controls (controls required by Société Générale as majority owner of Ayvens) - ensuring that these are performed and reviewed effectively and on time, and that any findings or recommendations are implemented appropriately Responsibility for fair value assessment of products in line with the Consumer Duty (required by the Financial Conduct Authority) Skills, Experience & Background Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Experience in managing and communicating with a range of stakeholders, including at Board level and beyond the Finance department Experience in managing relationships with external auditors, including responding to challenge on complex and judgemental accounting areas Experience within a regulated industry required, some experience in audit practice beneficial Competent user of Microsoft Excel Evidence of developing others by sharing own experience and expertise What We Can Offer Competitive/ Market leading salary Generous contributory pension scheme Annual Bonus Scheme (20% potential) 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays/ celebration day EV Car Scheme Flexible working arrangements Volunteering days to assist in charity work Sustainability Initiatives Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We're committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we're guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.\ ALD Automotive LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Head of External Reporting page is loaded Head of External Reportinglocations: Bristol CECtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_ At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.A tremendous opportunity to join Ayvens UK at an exciting, interesting and challenging time as we push forward with the integration of the UK entities of ALD Automotive and Leaseplan. Arisen, as a result of parental leave this opportunity is offered as a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.The departmental remit includes the production of Financial Statements; Tax Reporting; Financial & Strategic Planning; Management Accounts Reporting; Treasury & Cashflow Management; processing of invoices, payments & receipts.As the successful applicant it is anticipated you will be a qualified Accountant, a leader of others and an experienced communicator able to operate at all levels. You will possess strong technical expertise with the ability to challenge on complex accounting areas and ideally have experience of working within a regulated environment would be preferred. Key Purpose Efficient delivery of robust external financial reporting Compliance with reporting requirements for Companies House, HMRC and the Financial Conduct Authority Effective management of relationships with external auditors Continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and strengthening of controls Summary of Responsibilities Leadership of Financial Accounting and Tax teams and membership of the Extended Leadership Team Oversight of statutory reporting for all Ayvens UK entities, ensuring compliance with Companies House deadlines and good quality of reporting in line with IFRS (including review of technical areas such as operating lease impairment) Keep up to date with changes to accounting standards and accepted practices, and ensure that financial information is prepared accordingly Effective management of relationship with external auditors, responding robustly to challenges raised to ensure that audit findings are appropriate Oversight of tax reporting for all Ayvens UK entities, ensuring compliance with tax legislation and HMRC deadlines Responsibility for a portfolio of Permanent Supervision finance controls (controls required by Société Générale as majority owner of Ayvens) - ensuring that these are performed and reviewed effectively and on time, and that any findings or recommendations are implemented appropriately Responsibility for fair value assessment of products in line with the Consumer Duty (required by the Financial Conduct Authority) Skills, Experience & Background Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Experience in managing and communicating with a range of stakeholders, including at Board level and beyond the Finance department Experience in managing relationships with external auditors, including responding to challenge on complex and judgemental accounting areas Experience within a regulated industry required, some experience in audit practice beneficial Competent user of Microsoft Excel Evidence of developing others by sharing own experience and expertise What We Can Offer Competitive/ Market leading salary Generous contributory pension scheme Annual Bonus Scheme (20% potential) 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays/ celebration day EV Car Scheme Flexible working arrangements Volunteering days to assist in charity work Sustainability Initiatives Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We're committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we're guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.\ ALD Automotive LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.
Management Accountant Salary: Up to £34,068 per annum Location: Newark on occasion - Remote with occasional travel to the Newark office Office: The Kiln, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1WT- opening days are Tuesdays to Thursdays Full time: 35 hours per week Permanent contract Closing date for applications: 15 February 2026 First interview: 10/11 March 2026 Second interview: 16 March 2026 About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and Work. The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and Work. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You We are looking for a Management Accountant with good communication skills and a high level of attention to detail to join us and add to our expanding team. The post holder will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of management accounting information including month-end journals, and providing financial support to individuals across the organisation. You will also be responsible for project accounting and reports to funders. The successful candidate will be a team player, with excellent attention to detail and Excel skills. You will be able to adopt a consistent and systematic approach to run through the processes involved to achieve accurate results. The role involves having regular meetings with colleagues to both explain and review financial figures, so effective communication skills are essential and experience of building effective working relationships with budget holders would be highly beneficial. The role involves having regular meetings with colleagues to both explain and review financial figures, so effective communication skills are essential and experience of building effective working relationships with budget holders would be highly beneficial. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. At RSWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Management Accountant Salary: Up to £34,068 per annum Location: Newark on occasion - Remote with occasional travel to the Newark office Office: The Kiln, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1WT- opening days are Tuesdays to Thursdays Full time: 35 hours per week Permanent contract Closing date for applications: 15 February 2026 First interview: 10/11 March 2026 Second interview: 16 March 2026 About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and Work. The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and Work. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You We are looking for a Management Accountant with good communication skills and a high level of attention to detail to join us and add to our expanding team. The post holder will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of management accounting information including month-end journals, and providing financial support to individuals across the organisation. You will also be responsible for project accounting and reports to funders. The successful candidate will be a team player, with excellent attention to detail and Excel skills. You will be able to adopt a consistent and systematic approach to run through the processes involved to achieve accurate results. The role involves having regular meetings with colleagues to both explain and review financial figures, so effective communication skills are essential and experience of building effective working relationships with budget holders would be highly beneficial. The role involves having regular meetings with colleagues to both explain and review financial figures, so effective communication skills are essential and experience of building effective working relationships with budget holders would be highly beneficial. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. At RSWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
A dynamic technology provider in Wigan is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial management and Growth Strategy. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant with substantial experience in finance leadership. The successful candidate will manage a finance team while providing insights for strategic decision-making. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to significantly impact the organization's growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
A dynamic technology provider in Wigan is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial management and Growth Strategy. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant with substantial experience in finance leadership. The successful candidate will manage a finance team while providing insights for strategic decision-making. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to significantly impact the organization's growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
