Permax Recruitment is proud to be supporting a fast-growing and forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy and outsourcing group in their search for a Head of Practice Management. With over 30 years of establishment and ambitious growth plans to quadruple in size over the next five years, this dynamic firm is seeking a like-minded professional to join them on their journey. Their UK presence includes more than 50 professionals delivering services across audit, tax compliance and advisory, bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, company secretarial, and wealth management. Group Manager We are looking for an experienced and ambitious manager with a solid background in accounting and tax. You will manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors, overseeing end-to-end financial compliance, and leading a team of seniors and juniors. This is an opportunity for someone who wants hands-on business exposure, accountability, and room to grow. Key Responsibilities Manage a client portfolio, delivering a full range of accounting and tax services with minimal supervision. Prepare management accounts for large clients and final financial statements with full disclosures and working papers. Prepare tax computations across corporate, individual, VAT, and capital gains. Provide basic tax advisory support where needed. Act as a key point of contact for your clientsconfidently presenting and explaining deliverables and adding value through advisory input. Lead and mentor a team of qualified and part-qualified staff, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous development. Use software such as IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, and other practice management systems to streamline service delivery. Champion the use of technology in client services and internal operations. Maintain strong client satisfaction scores through timely, accurate, and strategic delivery. Work closely with partners and directors to identify opportunities for additional services and growth within accounts. What Were Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years post-qualification experience. Experienced in end to end accounting, including producing final sets of Financial Statements with full disclosures and completed supporting working papers - FRS 102(1A) Preparation of tax computations (Corporate, Individual, VAT and Capital Gains) and some experience of advising clients on tax matters Prior experience managing a team in a practice environment. Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to client service and business development. Familiarity with cloud accounting software and modern practice tools. Strong leadership qualities and a drive to lead by example. Whats On Offer Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus scheme. Significant business exposure and career progression opportunities. Pension, Private Health and Employee Share Scheme after year one. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
Permax Recruitment is proud to be supporting a fast-growing and forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy and outsourcing group in their search for a Head of Practice Management. With over 30 years of establishment and ambitious growth plans to quadruple in size over the next five years, this dynamic firm is seeking a like-minded professional to join them on their journey. Their UK presence includes more than 50 professionals delivering services across audit, tax compliance and advisory, bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, company secretarial, and wealth management. Group Manager We are looking for an experienced and ambitious manager with a solid background in accounting and tax. You will manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors, overseeing end-to-end financial compliance, and leading a team of seniors and juniors. This is an opportunity for someone who wants hands-on business exposure, accountability, and room to grow. Key Responsibilities Manage a client portfolio, delivering a full range of accounting and tax services with minimal supervision. Prepare management accounts for large clients and final financial statements with full disclosures and working papers. Prepare tax computations across corporate, individual, VAT, and capital gains. Provide basic tax advisory support where needed. Act as a key point of contact for your clientsconfidently presenting and explaining deliverables and adding value through advisory input. Lead and mentor a team of qualified and part-qualified staff, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous development. Use software such as IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, and other practice management systems to streamline service delivery. Champion the use of technology in client services and internal operations. Maintain strong client satisfaction scores through timely, accurate, and strategic delivery. Work closely with partners and directors to identify opportunities for additional services and growth within accounts. What Were Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years post-qualification experience. Experienced in end to end accounting, including producing final sets of Financial Statements with full disclosures and completed supporting working papers - FRS 102(1A) Preparation of tax computations (Corporate, Individual, VAT and Capital Gains) and some experience of advising clients on tax matters Prior experience managing a team in a practice environment. Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to client service and business development. Familiarity with cloud accounting software and modern practice tools. Strong leadership qualities and a drive to lead by example. Whats On Offer Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus scheme. Significant business exposure and career progression opportunities. Pension, Private Health and Employee Share Scheme after year one. JBRP1_UKTJ
Your new company This respected accountancy and advisory firm works with a broad range of clients-from ambitious sole traders to complex corporate groups-offering tailored financial solutions that go beyond compliance. The team prides itself on combining technical expertise with a genuinely personal approach. Your new role As Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality services across audit, accounts, and advisory. You'll work closely with clients to understand their needs and help them navigate financial challenges with confidence.Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting audit assignments for a variety of clients, including group audits and owner-managed businesses Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Assisting with tax computations and compliance matters Supervising and mentoring junior team members Building strong client relationships through clear communication and a consultative approach Embracing cloud accounting tools while maintaining the value of face-to-face advice Identifying opportunities to add value-whether through cost-saving strategies or growth planning What you'll need to succeed ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist, with experience in audit and accounts Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in helping clients succeed A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Confidence using cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks) A collaborative approach and willingness to support team development What you'll get in return A supportive and forward-thinking working environment Opportunities for continued professional development A client-focused role where your input makes a real difference Hybrid working options and a culture that values work-life balance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
Your new company This respected accountancy and advisory firm works with a broad range of clients-from ambitious sole traders to complex corporate groups-offering tailored financial solutions that go beyond compliance. The team prides itself on combining technical expertise with a genuinely personal approach. Your new role As Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality services across audit, accounts, and advisory. You'll work closely with clients to understand their needs and help them navigate financial challenges with confidence.Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting audit assignments for a variety of clients, including group audits and owner-managed businesses Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Assisting with tax computations and compliance matters Supervising and mentoring junior team members Building strong client relationships through clear communication and a consultative approach Embracing cloud accounting tools while maintaining the value of face-to-face advice Identifying opportunities to add value-whether through cost-saving strategies or growth planning What you'll need to succeed ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist, with experience in audit and accounts Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in helping clients succeed A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Confidence using cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks) A collaborative approach and willingness to support team development What you'll get in return A supportive and forward-thinking working environment Opportunities for continued professional development A client-focused role where your input makes a real difference Hybrid working options and a culture that values work-life balance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
Forensic Technology/ Digital Forensics Manager London (hybrid) Opportunity to work for an outstanding company in the field. You will have a strong commercial background and client facing communication skills. Your experience is likely from a service provider or advisory firm. You will have an ability to collect data from various devices (Desktop, laptop, phones) but also from the cloud and more commercial enterprise wide systems e.g. global email etc. You will have experience with leading Digital Forensic tools e.g. EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite etc. You will have a strong academic background and likely a degree in a related subject. You will be able to attend the office and when required visit client sites. There are initially no direct reportees. You will collect data in a compliant manner so be familiar with ACPO and chain of custody. About Brimstone Consulting: We specialise in finding highly qualified staff in the following areas:Forensic Accounting & Fraud - (AML/CTF, Investigation, CFE s etc.); Legal and LegalTech (E-Discovery, Digital Forensics, EDRM); Big Data and Data Analytics- (MI/BI/CI);InfoSec and Cyber Crime; Audit; Accountancy and Finance; FinTech (Payments etc.);Risk - (Credit, Regulatory, Liquidity, Market, Analysts-SAS, SPSS etc.);Compliance/Corporate Governance ;IT- (full SDLC- BA s PM s , Architects, Developers etc.); Brimstone Consulting acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. Brimstone Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. Due to time constraints we can only reply to applicants that match our clients specifications. We may store applications in our cloud storage facilities that may include dropbox.
Nov 08, 2025
Full time
Forensic Technology/ Digital Forensics Manager London (hybrid) Opportunity to work for an outstanding company in the field. You will have a strong commercial background and client facing communication skills. Your experience is likely from a service provider or advisory firm. You will have an ability to collect data from various devices (Desktop, laptop, phones) but also from the cloud and more commercial enterprise wide systems e.g. global email etc. You will have experience with leading Digital Forensic tools e.g. EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite etc. You will have a strong academic background and likely a degree in a related subject. You will be able to attend the office and when required visit client sites. There are initially no direct reportees. You will collect data in a compliant manner so be familiar with ACPO and chain of custody. About Brimstone Consulting: We specialise in finding highly qualified staff in the following areas:Forensic Accounting & Fraud - (AML/CTF, Investigation, CFE s etc.); Legal and LegalTech (E-Discovery, Digital Forensics, EDRM); Big Data and Data Analytics- (MI/BI/CI);InfoSec and Cyber Crime; Audit; Accountancy and Finance; FinTech (Payments etc.);Risk - (Credit, Regulatory, Liquidity, Market, Analysts-SAS, SPSS etc.);Compliance/Corporate Governance ;IT- (full SDLC- BA s PM s , Architects, Developers etc.); Brimstone Consulting acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. Brimstone Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. Due to time constraints we can only reply to applicants that match our clients specifications. We may store applications in our cloud storage facilities that may include dropbox.
On behalf of an expanding accountancy practice, we are recruiting for an Accounts Senior/Semi Senior to join the team at the firm s Banbury office. This firm has a large agricultural client base and whilst not essential, some experience within agricultural accounting would be highly beneficially. This role would suit either a qualified accountant as a Senior or an exceptional part qualified as Semi Senior, and the successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to thrive and progress within a successful and expanding practice. This is a firm that focusses upon its employees through social events, and flexible, hybrid working patterns, striving to make time spent in the office rewarding and enjoyable. As Accounts Senior/Semi Senior, your responsibilities will include: Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g. business planning, advisory and tax matters Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to the attention of partners/ client as appropriate Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery Support trainees by providing on the job coaching Attend courses that are appropriate to job role Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required Prepare client tax returns, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required Assist the Partner and Manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department To be considered for this Accounts Senior/Semi Senior role, applicants will have the following skills, experience, and attributes: Be ACA or ACCA qualified (an exceptional finalist or part qualified may be considered) with at least two years experience within practice Experience of accounting for agricultural and rural businesses would be an advantage Ability to prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT quickly and efficiently with a good knowledge of all taxes Be IT literate, with knowledge of cloud accounting software including Xero, CCH and Sage Have excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills Be resilient, energetic, and analytical with an acute attention to detail Highly organised and self-motivated In addition to the above, you will live within commuting distance of Banbury and be willing to work outside normal hours as required. Submit your CV for this Accounts Senior/Semi Senior role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Nov 06, 2025
Full time
On behalf of an expanding accountancy practice, we are recruiting for an Accounts Senior/Semi Senior to join the team at the firm s Banbury office. This firm has a large agricultural client base and whilst not essential, some experience within agricultural accounting would be highly beneficially. This role would suit either a qualified accountant as a Senior or an exceptional part qualified as Semi Senior, and the successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to thrive and progress within a successful and expanding practice. This is a firm that focusses upon its employees through social events, and flexible, hybrid working patterns, striving to make time spent in the office rewarding and enjoyable. As Accounts Senior/Semi Senior, your responsibilities will include: Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g. business planning, advisory and tax matters Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to the attention of partners/ client as appropriate Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery Support trainees by providing on the job coaching Attend courses that are appropriate to job role Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required Prepare client tax returns, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required Assist the Partner and Manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department To be considered for this Accounts Senior/Semi Senior role, applicants will have the following skills, experience, and attributes: Be ACA or ACCA qualified (an exceptional finalist or part qualified may be considered) with at least two years experience within practice Experience of accounting for agricultural and rural businesses would be an advantage Ability to prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT quickly and efficiently with a good knowledge of all taxes Be IT literate, with knowledge of cloud accounting software including Xero, CCH and Sage Have excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills Be resilient, energetic, and analytical with an acute attention to detail Highly organised and self-motivated In addition to the above, you will live within commuting distance of Banbury and be willing to work outside normal hours as required. Submit your CV for this Accounts Senior/Semi Senior role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
We have a current opportunity for a Senior InfoSec Advisor (IRM Manager) on a 12 month PAYE contract basis. The position will be based in Aberdeen and will have a 3/2 hybrid working pattern Key ResponsibilitiesRisk Assessment & Secure by Design Perform structured IT and information security risk assessments and threat modelling for new IT platforms, systems, and applications and for material changes. Provide security architecture advice (patterns, guardrails) aligned to NIST CSF / ISO 27001 and company standards. Define and agree control selection (prevent/detect/correct) proportionate to risk, including identity, data and platform controls. Conduct IT control walkthroughs to validate design and operating effectiveness; document evidence and issues. LOD2 Assurance & Critical Assets Own the LOD2 assurance plan with specific focus on critical assets and safety-related systems; define test scopes, frequency and metrics. Track high-risk deviations and risk acceptances; drive remediation and report residual risk to the CISO, CIO and business risk owners. OT / ICS Security Own the LOD2 assurance plan across OT sites against the OT security standard, deciding the order and frequency of assessments aligned to risk and risk appetite. Provide OT security advisory in relation to OT security standards alignment across all OT sites, advocating for segmentation, zoning, secure remote access, security monitoring and patching controls in line with ISA/IEC 62443. Supplier & Third-Party Assurance (with Procurement) Run supplier assurance in collaboration Procurement including, pre contract due diligence, control reviews, and ongoing attestation for Suppliers and Third Parties. Collaborate with Legal to ensure that contractual SLAs/KPIs include security requirements and be involved in remediation where gaps exist. Reporting & Governance Maintain risk registers, control libraries and test plans; provide CIO-ready reporting on issues and residual risk. Coordinate with the Business and 1st Line risk owners, as well as with the Assurance parties such as Internal Audit (LOD3) and the major IT and SOC managed service providers to close control gaps, and feed lessons learnt into standards and patterns. Role Dimensions Organisation-wide information security remit across corporate IT and OT; frequent engagement with IT Operations, OT Engineering, HSSE, Finance, Procurement and Legal. Direct influence on risk mitigation options and plans, acting as a trusted advisor. Mix of advisory, oversight and hands-on walkthroughs; pragmatic, proportionate risk approach. Role Requirements 7+ years in information risk, security assurance or IT audit within regulated, safety-critical or industrial environments (energy/oil & gas preferred). Strong knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, UK GDPR and supplier assurance practices; familiarity with the UK CAF is desirable. Proven experience running compliance and assurance functions, Secure-by-Design reviews, and control testing (for design & operating effectiveness). Solid grasp of OT/ICS risk and understanding of SCADA/PI/EC interfaces. Skilled at stakeholder management and risk communication to senior audiences (clear, concise, business-outcome focused). Tooling familiarity: GRC/IRM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow), and common cloud services (M365/Azure) for workflows and evidence capture. Advantageous Certifications: Governance & Audit: ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISM Architecture & Design: SABSA, CISSP OT/ICS: SANS GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Nov 06, 2025
Seasonal
We have a current opportunity for a Senior InfoSec Advisor (IRM Manager) on a 12 month PAYE contract basis. The position will be based in Aberdeen and will have a 3/2 hybrid working pattern Key ResponsibilitiesRisk Assessment & Secure by Design Perform structured IT and information security risk assessments and threat modelling for new IT platforms, systems, and applications and for material changes. Provide security architecture advice (patterns, guardrails) aligned to NIST CSF / ISO 27001 and company standards. Define and agree control selection (prevent/detect/correct) proportionate to risk, including identity, data and platform controls. Conduct IT control walkthroughs to validate design and operating effectiveness; document evidence and issues. LOD2 Assurance & Critical Assets Own the LOD2 assurance plan with specific focus on critical assets and safety-related systems; define test scopes, frequency and metrics. Track high-risk deviations and risk acceptances; drive remediation and report residual risk to the CISO, CIO and business risk owners. OT / ICS Security Own the LOD2 assurance plan across OT sites against the OT security standard, deciding the order and frequency of assessments aligned to risk and risk appetite. Provide OT security advisory in relation to OT security standards alignment across all OT sites, advocating for segmentation, zoning, secure remote access, security monitoring and patching controls in line with ISA/IEC 62443. Supplier & Third-Party Assurance (with Procurement) Run supplier assurance in collaboration Procurement including, pre contract due diligence, control reviews, and ongoing attestation for Suppliers and Third Parties. Collaborate with Legal to ensure that contractual SLAs/KPIs include security requirements and be involved in remediation where gaps exist. Reporting & Governance Maintain risk registers, control libraries and test plans; provide CIO-ready reporting on issues and residual risk. Coordinate with the Business and 1st Line risk owners, as well as with the Assurance parties such as Internal Audit (LOD3) and the major IT and SOC managed service providers to close control gaps, and feed lessons learnt into standards and patterns. Role Dimensions Organisation-wide information security remit across corporate IT and OT; frequent engagement with IT Operations, OT Engineering, HSSE, Finance, Procurement and Legal. Direct influence on risk mitigation options and plans, acting as a trusted advisor. Mix of advisory, oversight and hands-on walkthroughs; pragmatic, proportionate risk approach. Role Requirements 7+ years in information risk, security assurance or IT audit within regulated, safety-critical or industrial environments (energy/oil & gas preferred). Strong knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, UK GDPR and supplier assurance practices; familiarity with the UK CAF is desirable. Proven experience running compliance and assurance functions, Secure-by-Design reviews, and control testing (for design & operating effectiveness). Solid grasp of OT/ICS risk and understanding of SCADA/PI/EC interfaces. Skilled at stakeholder management and risk communication to senior audiences (clear, concise, business-outcome focused). Tooling familiarity: GRC/IRM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow), and common cloud services (M365/Azure) for workflows and evidence capture. Advantageous Certifications: Governance & Audit: ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISM Architecture & Design: SABSA, CISSP OT/ICS: SANS GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
