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Your new company I am currently working exclusively with an AIM-listed technology business based in central London hiring a qualified ACA (1-3 years pqe) to join the team as a Financial Accountant (hybrid working). They are an acquisitive business made up of a network of highly specialised companies, which support leading industrial groups in defining and developing business models using Artificial Intelligence; Big Data; Cloud Computing; Digital Communication and Social Networking. Your new role Due to the growth of the business, my client is looking to hire a qualified practice-trained ACA to join the finance team and support the Group Finance Controller and working alongside a reputable sized team. Key duties include: Preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS / FRS 102 Preparation of management accounts VAT Budgeting Managing key relationships You will work as part of the central finance team which covers multiple countries across Europe and Asia. Responded to any ad hoc queries from the Finance Director or individual Business Directors Supporting and managing adhoc projects (sytem integration and supporting the acquisition work) What you'll need to succeed Fully ACA / ACCA qualified from a mid-tier accounting firm, ideally with audit and accounts preparation 1-3 years pqe Experience with audit and accounts preparation preffered Recently qualified or up to 2 years post-qualification experience Ambitious Team member who can work independently What you'll get in return Great stepping stone into industry to work for a reputable and high-growth business. This business has grown at a fast rate over the last few years and has big plans for the next 5 years to expand into new territories. This is an opportunity for a qualified ACA to apply their practice experience within a commercial setting, building on core accounting knowledge, really giving you the chance to set yourself up in the industry. 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 Nicolette 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 on 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

About the Firm Our client is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, with over 45 partners and more than 600 staff. They provide advice and services to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, large and listed groups, and not-for-profit organisations across the UK and internationally. Their culture is built around support, development, and progression, helping both employees and clients grow together. They are looking to recruit a Research & Development Tax Assistant Manager to join their Business Tax team. This role sits within a growing corporation tax specialist team, providing proactive corporation tax services to a broad client base across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on software clients. The successful candidate will be client-facing, team-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines. Main Duties and Responsibilities Managing the delivery of a portfolio of R&D claims for businesses ranging from small companies to large and complex organisations. Overseeing the full R&D claim process, including technical report writing and financial assessments. Carrying out detailed tax analysis of risks relating to R&D claims based on sector knowledge. Reviewing tax computations and R&D implications. Analysing client data and developing suitable methodologies for preparing R&D claims. Supporting the development of best practice within the R&D team. Identifying tax-efficient opportunities for clients and liaising with senior stakeholders on implementation. Managing billing and work in progress. Line managing junior staff, supporting development, training, and appraisals. Assisting with business development activities, including networking events and sector group involvement. Person Specification Ability to deliver work to a high standard with a strong focus on client service. Strong client-facing skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to influence and negotiate effectively. Excellent communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally. Creative mindset with the ability to identify tax opportunities and potential risks. Work-Based Competencies Previous experience managing a client portfolio. Ideally a software technical background. ATT / CTA qualified preferred, but not essential. Good Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Your new company You will work for a global leader in their industry, in a time of high growth and expansion. Your new role You will have the opportunity to work for a highly acquisitive business, on an exciting project, using your technical expertise and getting involved in process improvements, proactively solving issues and working with international stakeholders. You will be responsible for the month-end close, working closely with senior stakeholders and demonstrating your analytic mindset and strong ability to identify problems. This role offers incredible exposure for a first move into industry, and you will work in a team of ambitious, forward-thinking people who will support your professional development. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA qualified and looking for your first move from Practice into industry. You must have worked with international clients and on group consolidations, ideally with listed businesses. US GAAP experience would be ideal. You will be analytical, proactive, and have excellent project management skills. You will be a confident communicator and have the drive and mindset to continuously improve business processes and solve problems. What you'll get in return In return, you will get a salary of between £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. You will work in a hybrid work environment and have access to a host of company benefits. You will be actively encouraged to continue your professional development and work in a role that offers more exposure than most first moves from Practice. 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

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a highly successful company who have enjoyed growth every year for the last 10 years whilst returning a healthy profit .then look no further. Reporting directly into the Board, you will play a key role in the company working as the Head of Finance and being part of the senior leadership team, responsible for the entire finance function whilst overseeing the HR function along with the ongoing systems development. This role can be hybrid and there is the option to work from home one or two days a week, however we need an individual who will happily work from their Central London office when required and also is happy to be hands on. This is a key hire for our client, and as such there is a key criteria for the role that needs to be fulfilled. This role requires an individual who can demonstrate the gravitas to challenge the current business, to identify what improvements can be implemented and to then be able to push through the changes across the identified processes and procedures. There is also the requirement within the role to take on ownership of the ongoing development of the financial systems, therefore the experience required for this will be key. Duties within the role include: Ensure that systems, policies and processes are adapted in time to meet the needs of this fast growing business Monitor the appropriateness, scalability and robustness of procedures, policies and controls Define the systems and processes required to support delivery of the business growth plans Development of financial accounting, financial reporting and compliance processes in line with changes in legislation, corporate structure and business needs Be an experienced hands on leader who enjoys the development and mentoring of staff and is not afraid to get their hands dirty in helping with the day to day accounting To be considered for this role you must: Be a qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years post qualified experience within a commercial environment Be experienced in the design, implementation and development of financial systems, processes and policies Be experienced in driving change to meet fast changing-business needs In depth knowledge of tax and accounting legislation Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only short listed applicants will be contacted in relation to this vacancy. We do however value your details and will retain them on file to enable our consultants to contact you should a suitable opportunity arise. Byron Recruitment Limited (BRL) trading as Byron Finance and Byron Technology operates as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. BRL is committed to equal opportunity and diversity). Upon application to this vacancy you accept the Privacy Policy, Disclaimers and T&C's which you can read in full on our website.

Group Financial Controller VC-Backed SaaS Start-up London (Hybrid) The Client Harmonic is delighted to be working with a fast-growing, VC-backed SaaS business that has built a category-defining, AI native product already well known across the finance profession. Backed by Tier 1 VCs and targeting 5x ARR growth this year, the business is scaling rapidly and expanding internationally. The culture is fast-moving, engineering-led, and genuinely obsessed with building things well. They treat finance as a product problem, not an administrative one. The team is small, the decision-making is fast, and the opportunity to have real impact from day one is significant. The Role This is a building role at the forefront of what it means to run a modern finance function. You will be operating with and embedding the most advanced AI tools available on the market today, using them to design and automate processes from the ground up rather than inheriting a legacy stack. As the first dedicated finance hire, you will own the complete accounting function across multiple jurisdictions from day one. The expectation is not that you become the person who executes the close indefinitely, it is that you build systems and automations that make your involvement in the mechanics largely unnecessary. The ambition is day-one monthly close, a compliance calendar that runs itself, and a finance function that over time shifts its weight from core accounting into FP+A and commercial insight. You will report to the Head of Finance & Operations, who has a strategic finance background. In the first six months the focus is on getting the core accounting function right. After that, there is a deliberate plan for this person to take on ownership of FP+A and investor relations, making up roughly half the role. Key Responsibilities Design and own the month-end close process across all entities, with the goal of closing on day one of each month through automation and modern tooling Lead the transition from local GAAP reporting to IFRS across all jurisdictions, including revenue recognition, provisions, SBC, and other technical judgement areas Build an AI-native finance function across financial operations and reporting, embedding market-leading tools to eliminate manual work and improve quality Group consolidation: intercompany eliminations, FX translation, consolidated P+L and balance sheet Statutory reporting and audit: annual accounts across all entities, primary contact for external auditors Management reporting: monthly P+L, balance sheet, and cash flow pack for board and leadership, evolving from delivery of numbers to delivery of insight Compliance, VAT and payroll: own the master compliance calendar across all entities, VAT submissions, and payroll coordination Cash and AP: cash positions, FX exposure, accounts payable, payment runs, and bank reconciliations Take full ownership of FP+A and investor relations from approximately month six, targeting this as roughly 50% of the role as core accounting becomes systematised What We Are Looking For You have been the number one or number two in a finance function and have owned the complete picture end to end. You have prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements independently and can defend technical accounting judgements to external auditors. Experience leading or supporting a transition from local GAAP to IFRS is a strong advantage. Experience in Big 4 or a top 20 practice, a PE-backed business, or a small listed company such as an AIM-listed or similarly regulated environment. You have been held to a high standard and that standard is now your own You have built a finance function from scratch, or close to it. You know what good looks like and you have had to create it yourself rather than inherit it You are genuinely and demonstrably AI-curious. This means you are already using AI tools in your day-to-day work, you follow developments in the space, and you are energised by the idea of building a finance function on modern infrastructure. This is the most important thing we are looking for and it needs to go beyond surface-level interest You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + equity Location: London, hybrid, 2 days per week in office Start Date: ASAP preferred; all notice periods considered. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Your new company I am currently working exclusively with an AIM-listed technology business based in central London hiring a qualified ACA (1-3 years pqe) to join the team as a Financial Accountant (hybrid working). They are an acquisitive business made up of a network of highly specialised companies, which support leading industrial groups in defining and developing business models using Artificial Intelligence; Big Data; Cloud Computing; Digital Communication and Social Networking. Your new role Due to the growth of the business, my client is looking to hire a qualified practice-trained ACA to join the finance team and support the Group Finance Controller and working alongside a reputable sized team. Key duties include: Preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS / FRS 102 Preparation of management accounts VAT Budgeting Managing key relationships You will work as part of the central finance team which covers multiple countries across Europe and Asia. Responded to any ad hoc queries from the Finance Director or individual Business Directors Supporting and managing adhoc projects (sytem integration and supporting the acquisition work) What you'll need to succeed Fully ACA / ACCA qualified from a mid-tier accounting firm, ideally with audit and accounts preparation 1-3 years pqe Experience with audit and accounts preparation preffered Recently qualified or up to 2 years post-qualification experience Ambitious Team member who can work independently What you'll get in return Great stepping stone into industry to work for a reputable and high-growth business. This business has grown at a fast rate over the last few years and has big plans for the next 5 years to expand into new territories. This is an opportunity for a qualified ACA to apply their practice experience within a commercial setting, building on core accounting knowledge, really giving you the chance to set yourself up in the industry. 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 Nicolette 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 on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)