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Position: Senior Accountant Location: Central London Package: £40,000-55,000 , fully covered transport costs, onsite chef, 22 days holiday An opportunity for a Senior Accountant is available within a fantastic, modernised Accountancy Practice in Central London. This medium sized firm have grown significantly this year, and are looking to continue their growth by onboarding an ambitious part qualified click apply for full job details

Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Biggleswade (Onsite) Package: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE), onsite working, and flexible hours Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a small, established general accountancy practice for a Senior Accountant, within their Biggleswade office click apply for full job details

Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Newport, Telford (with potential for travel to Cannock/Wolverhampton) Package: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependant on experience), flexible working, pension, and sick pay Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday (Core hours with flexibility) A unique opportunity has arisen within a growing, multi-site Accountancy Practice for an Accountancy Senior to join their Newport click apply for full job details

Client Manager / Senior Accountant - Part-Time (3 Days per Week) Up to 55,000 FTE East Berkshire Permanent Part-Time 25-30 hours a week Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role (3 days per week) where your experience is valued, your contributions are recognised, and your professional development is genuinely supported? An established, people-first accountancy practice in East Berkshire is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join its growing team. This role is ideal for a practice accountant looking for variety, autonomy, and a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role You'll play a key role in delivering a high standard of service to a diverse portfolio of SME clients. This is a broad, hands-on position offering both responsibility and progression, including: Preparation and review of statutory accounts Corporation tax computations and returns Assisting with monthly and quarterly management accounts Managing client queries and providing advice on accounting treatments, tax, and compliance Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing support and mentoring Overseeing bookkeeping and working with cloud-based systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage Collaborating with senior team members on client development and advisory work Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and technical changes This is a varied role rather than a siloed position, with exposure across multiple areas of the practice as your confidence and expertise grow. About You You'll be a proactive, client-focused accountant with a genuine interest in practice work. Ideally, you will have: At least 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice ACA or ACCA qualification Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax, and VAT Experience using cloud accounting platforms Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently Confident client-facing and communication skills A collaborative, positive attitude and a willingness to support the wider team The Offer You'll be joining a firm that prioritises trust, flexibility, and personal development. Benefits include: Part-time working (3 days per week) Hybrid working available (1-2 days per week from home) 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (FTE) Regular team socials and events A friendly, close-knit team culture with a strong focus on collaboration and support Whether you're seeking improved work-life balance, greater responsibility, or a more engaging and people-focused environment, this opportunity offers all three. Apply Now This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys client interaction, wants meaningful involvement across the business, and is looking to grow within a supportive and flexible firm. 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)

A senior tax professional is sought to join a leading international accountancy firm within a well-established regional office. The role sits within a growing Corporate and Business Tax function and offers a strong advisory focus, working directly with partners and specialist teams to support owner managed businesses, groups, and family run enterprises. This is a visible position with genuine influence over client outcomes, team development, and future growth. Job Title : Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager Job Type : Permanent Location : Godalming Salary : £67,000 £91,000 Reference no : 15988 Senior Accountant Benefits 25 days core holiday Enhanced maternity/paternity Enhanced pension Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions Life assurance and health cash plan Employee assistance programme Hybrid and flexible working Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager About The Role This position combines hands-on advisory work with responsibility for managing delivery and quality across a varied client portfolio. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, lead tax projects from scoping through to completion, and work closely with colleagues across tax, general practice, legal, and financial planning. Alongside advisory work, you will oversee relevant compliance activity and support the development of junior team members. Key responsibilities: Lead tax advisory engagements for owner managed businesses, groups, and family owned clients Identify planning opportunities and manage projects from initial discussions through to implementation Provide integrated tax advice across corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and related areas Support business restructurings and transactions, including group reorganisations and shareholder planning Prepare and review technical documentation, including HMRC clearances and valuation related work Advise on employee share arrangements and growth structures, working alongside valuation specialists where required Support clients with reliefs and incentive schemes, including advance assurance applications Review complex corporation tax returns and oversee compliance work delivered by junior team members Act as a technical point of contact for wider practice teams, responding to queries arising from client work Contribute to business development activity alongside partners Coach, review, and develop junior members of the tax team, maintaining high technical standards The successful Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager will have: CTA qualification ACA or ACCA qualification is preferred Strong experience in corporate, OMB, or mixed tax environments Proven advisory experience alongside a solid compliance background Confidence reviewing complex work and supervising junior staff Strong technical knowledge with a commercial approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of work and relationships Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)

Head of Finance Systems (Oracle Fusion) West Midlands Hybrid working £65,000 + excellent benefits This is a senior opportunity to lead the development and optimisation of a large organisation's Oracle Fusion finance system, playing a key role in driving transformation, improving reporting, and embedding best practice across finance. You'll sit at the centre of Finance and Transformation, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure systems, processes and people are aligned to support high-quality decision making and continuous improvement. What you'll do • Lead the strategic development, configuration and optimisation of the Oracle Fusion finance system • Oversee the design and delivery of high-quality financial reporting and insights • Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and controls • Act as the key link between finance, IT and transformation teams • Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline processes • Lead and develop a high-performing finance systems function • Support the wider organisation in building capability and confidence in using finance systems What you'll need • Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) • Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion, including system optimisation and reporting • Proven experience operating at a senior level within a complex organisation • Track record of leading system improvements and driving change • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels About the company This organisation is on a significant improvement and transformation journey, with a clear focus on strengthening financial capability and delivering high-quality public services. The finance function is ambitious, collaborative, and committed to continuous development, making this an excellent time to join and shape the future of finance systems. Applications are reviewed daily, apply now!

Exciting opportunity for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join a prominent firm of Chartered Accountants based in York. This firm offer a variety of services to their varied client base, ensuring you are stepping into a well-rounded role offering a variety of work to keep your work life balanced and interesting. As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for: Preparation and review of statutory year end accounts for a range of clients. Plan, lead, and carry out audit work, both on-site and in the office. Advising clients on basic tax matters. Supporting junior members of the team and working closely with Mangers. To qualify for this Audit and Accounts Senior role, ideally you will meet the following: Suitable for someone who ACA or ACCA qualified 3+ years' Practice experience, having also worked as an Audit and Accounts Senior (or equivalent) in an Accountancy firm. Confident liaising with clients. What's on offer? Full study support. Flexible working times / hybrid 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Free parking Salary from £38,000 to £45,000 If you are interested in this Audit and Accounts Senior role or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

If you are looking to take the next step in your accountancy career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. A leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Carlisle is seeking a talented and motivated Business Services Senior to join their expanding team. Offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more, this is a firm that understands the importance of work-life balance and staff wellbeing. From your very first day, you will be welcomed into a supportive and professional environment where your development is placed front and centre. Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK's most trusted specialist recruiters in the accountancy practice sector, has been exclusively appointed to manage this search. With a reputation built on integrity, industry knowledge, and a genuine commitment to matching the right candidates with the right firms, Crowe Watson is proud to be partnering with a practice of this calibre. If you are seeking expert guidance throughout your job search, you will be in safe hands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Services Senior to work with a varied and interesting portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger commercial enterprises. You will play a key role within a busy and collaborative team, taking ownership of your client relationships and producing high-quality work across a broad range of accounting and business services. The firm has a strong reputation in the Carlisle area and is well placed to support your longer-term career ambitions. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Preparation and review of accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients Providing bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts services where required Preparation of corporation tax computations and self-assessment tax returns Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies on behalf of clients Contributing to the overall efficiency and development of the business services team Requirements AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified At least two years' experience working within a UK Practice environment Solid working knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance Proficiency with accountancy software Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines effectively A positive, team-oriented attitude with a desire to grow professionally

Are you an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in your career with a firm that truly values its people? A leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Carlisle is seeking a talented Audit Senior to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking practice that offers flexible working, a company pension, and much more! If you are ready to make your mark in a firm that champions professional development, this could be the perfect role for you. Working on behalf of our client, we are looking for a motivated and technically capable Audit Senior who is ready to play a key role within a high-performing team. You will work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering audit and assurance services to an impressive range of businesses across a variety of sectors, gaining valuable experience and deepening your technical expertise along the way. Our client prides itself on offering a supportive and collaborative working environment where ambition is encouraged and career progression is a genuine priority. As an Audit Senior, you will be given the tools, mentorship, and responsibility you need to grow professionally and develop your leadership skills. This is much more than a standard audit role; it is an opportunity to build lasting client relationships, contribute to the strategic direction of engagements, and lay the groundwork for a long and rewarding career in practice. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Leading and managing a portfolio of audit assignments from planning through to completion Supervising and mentoring junior members of the audit team Preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact Identifying and communicating audit findings, risks, and recommendations to management Assisting with the preparation of reports for partners and senior management Contributing to the continued growth and development of the audit department Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified, or finalist level At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting Proven ability to manage audit assignments and meet deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to supervise, coach, and develop junior team members A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

Senior Internal Auditor My client is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor with London Market Insurance experience to be part of their Global Internal Audit team and its expanding international operations. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be a key member of the internal audit team, responsible for evaluating and enhancing risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance processes across underwriting, claims, finance, and regulatory compliance. Your role will involve participating in the planning, coordination, and execution of comprehensive audit activities to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices Responsibilities: (not limited to) Participate in annual risk assessments and the development of a risk-based audit plan, offering insights based on experience and knowledge of the business. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes. Test and assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and provide actionable recommendations where needed. Manage smaller audit projects independently, prioritising objectives and monitoring budgets under the guidance of the Senior Audit Manager. Present audit findings to management and recommend improvements to support business strategies. Preferred qualifications: Proven experience in Internal Audit or Public Accounting post professional qualification, with experience in the London Market, Lloyd's Market or general insurance industry. Relevant professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA or ACA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly encouraged. Strong understanding of insurance risk, underwriting, claims, finance, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of Solvency II, Lloyd's Principles, and other relevant regulations Desired skills: Experience in data analytics for audit purposes. Exposure to technology and operational risk audits within an insurance environment. Understanding of emerging risks (e.g. AI in insurance, ESG, cyber). Attractive Hybrid working patterns available

If you are a driven and technically accomplished tax professional ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. We are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Edinburgh, who are seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join their expanding team. The firm offers flexible working, a generous company pension, and much more, creating an environment where high-calibre professionals can truly thrive. This is a firm that has built a strong reputation across Scotland for the quality of its corporate tax advisory work and the depth of its client relationships. As Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering complex tax compliance and advisory services to a varied and interesting portfolio of corporate clients. You will work closely with partners and directors, contributing to business development initiatives and playing a meaningful part in shaping the direction of the tax practice. Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK's most trusted names in accountancy practice recruitment, is proud to be working exclusively with this firm to identify the right individual for this pivotal role. We take the time to understand both our clients and our candidates, ensuring every placement is the right fit for all parties. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are looking for a role that offers genuine progression, a supportive team culture, and the chance to work with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we would love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Leading the delivery of corporate tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients Providing technically sound advice on a range of corporate tax matters Managing and mentoring junior members of the tax team, supporting their development and progression Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact Working closely with partners on business development activity Reviewing complex tax computations and advisory reports to a high standard Keeping up to date with legislative changes and communicating their implications to clients and colleagues Requirements ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified (or equivalent) At least seven years' experience working within a UK Practice environment Significant experience in corporate tax, gained at manager level or above Strong technical knowledge across a range of corporate tax matters Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver work to a high standard Experience mentoring and developing junior staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ambition to progress and contribute to a growing tax practice

Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Harrow Package: £40,000-50,000 , performance bonus scheme, healthcare scheme, and more Working Hours: Full time, Office Based, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm A new position is available within an experienced, medium sized Accountancy Practice in Harrow click apply for full job details

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking to make their first move from practice into industry . The role offers broad exposure to group financial reporting within a complex, multi-entity environment and provides a strong platform to build both technical and commercial capability . Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will gain hands-on experience across statutory reporting, audit, balance sheet control and group change activity, making this an ideal role for someone keen to accelerate their development outside practice. Key Responsibilities Statutory Reporting & Financial Accounting Prepare statutory financial statements for multiple subsidiary entities. Support the production of annual and interim group accounts, including drafting notes and preparing supporting schedules. Assist with technical accounting analysis and preparation of supporting papers. Maintain high-quality working papers to support statutory disclosures and audit requirements. Financial Control & Balance Sheet Management Take ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely resolution of issues. Support improvements to financial systems, processes and reporting in line with evolving accounting standards. Contribute to strengthening internal controls and improving reporting efficiency. Audit, Compliance & Governance Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing audit schedules and responding to queries. Support the delivery of external audit processes and internal audit activity. Assist with the preparation of information for governance and committee reporting. Group Change & Integration Support financial accounting workstreams relating to group restructures and entity changes. Assist with acquisition integration activity, including accounting policy alignment, opening balance sheets and consolidation impacts. Prepare supporting documentation for acquisition and restructuring accounting entries. Collaboration & Development Work closely with colleagues across the finance team to ensure consistent application of accounting policies. Share technical updates and contribute to continuous improvement across reporting and processes. Key Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally from a practice background. Experience preparing statutory accounts and/or auditing complex or multi-entity groups. Strong technical grounding in financial reporting, with a desire to continue developing technical expertise. High attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work. Well organised, able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal. Proactive, curious and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in stepping into an industry finance role At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Sidcup, United Kingdom Posted on 30/03/2026 TPF Recruitment is proud to be supporting a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants based in Sidcup in their search for a Personal Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing tax team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Kent's leading accountancy practices in a varied and progressive role, offering excellent client exposure and genuine long term career prospects. The position offers a high degree of flexibility, with the remit tailored around the successful candidate's experience, strengths and career ambitions. Key responsibilities will include: Managing your own portfolio of clients and building strong, long term relationships Advising on private client tax matters across a varied client base, including owner managed businesses and high net worth individuals Reviewing work prepared by junior team members, including self assessment tax returns and capital gains tax computations Supporting and delivering on a range of tax planning projects, including non domicile matters and onshore and offshore trusts Managing HMRC enquiries and liaising with relevant stakeholders Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team This role offers an excellent balance of compliance and advisory work, along with the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the firm's tax offering. Requirements Ideally CTA and/or, ATT/ACA/ACCA qualified, you will have developed a personal tax career within an accountancy practice or specialist tax firm. Your experience will have been developed in any mix of Top Tier, Top Ten, 50, larger regional independent firm background, or specialist tax firm and your background will likely have focused down the personal tax route with a strong compliance and tax planning skill set. £60,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.

A highly regarded and modern accountancy practice based in Derby is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager into a key role within the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who is ready to step into a more client-facing, advisory-focused position with clear progression click apply for full job details

Senior Audit Manager - Value For Money Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Newcastle offices based with a min 2 days a week attendance in either office. Salary: Newcastle salary; circa£67,000 & London salary, circa£74,500 plus Civil Service Employer Pension Contribution of 28.9% The NAO welcomes applications from candidates who work part-time and are keen to support colleagues to work flexibly including on a job share basis. Senior Audit Manager: Value for money (performance audit) Introduction Thank you for your interest in joining the National Audit Office (NAO) as a Senior Audit Manager. This job description will give you a better idea of who we are, what you will do when you join us, and what we offer. It also gives more detail/s about the application process. We are independent of government and the civil service, and we play a critical role supporting Parliament scrutinise how effectively the government spends public money. Our strategy () sets out our ambition to contribute to two distinct outcomes - helping to improve the productivity and resilience of public services and supporting better financial management and reporting in government. Our strategy is also clear that government will need to innovate if it is to deliver effective and affordable public services. We will use our public audit perspective to highlight positive examples of innovation within the public sector and take account of government's risk appetite in our audit approach. The recommendations from our work can result in financial savings and positive changes in government to improve services and ensure value for money for taxpayers. You will tackle complex projects that inform debates and influence some of the biggest decisions that government makes. You will work with dedicated and talented people toward shared and important goals. And, by taking on new opportunities and challenges, you'll build a rewarding and fascinating career. We are looking to recruit Senior Audit Managers. We are looking for people with strong analytical and communication skills as well as experience of project and people management, which can be drawn from a range of backgrounds including experienced analysts, value for money (performance audit) auditors, the civil service and internal auditors.If you like what you see and can meet our requirements, then we want to hear from you. The role Each year we publish around 60 major value for money (VFM) reports looking at various government programmes and projects. VFM reports are multi-method reports often delivered at pace to achieve real impact. We write long form reports and other types of written communication on complex subjects in ways that nonspecialist or technical audiences can understand. Our work can cover any area where government spends public money, ranging from government's plans to build new hospitals to the use of data analytics to tackle fraud and error. Our lessons learned reports bring together what we know on important recurring issues to make it easier for others to understand and apply the lessons from our work, such as government's use of external consultants and key findings from the NAO's financial audits. More about the NAO, including some of our recent value for money reports, is available on our website Responsibilities Our Senior Audit Managers play a key role in making sure we achieve our objectives and secure impact from our work: You will lead our teams to deliver high-quality work that supports improvements in the delivery of public services. This involves planning, researching and drafting our value for money reports, working alongside sector or topic specialists, analysts and qualified accountants as well as applying strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. You will role model behaviours and ways of working to support us as an exemplar organisation. You will engage with external clients and stakeholders to deliver greater engagement with our work. You will get involved in other work too, including investigations, correspondence (from the public and MPs) and other work that supports Parliamentary select committees. All Senior Audit Managers are expected to spend part of their time developing their expertise in one or more specialist areas through our networks (Hubs) across the office. This includes providing analytical insight and support to others outside of your team on your areas of expertise such as analytical techniques and methods, commercial and regulatory issues, digital transformation and data use in the public sector, financial risk and management, major project delivery, and people and operational management. Relationships and Accountability You will manage a team to deliver value for money work to time and budget. You will work with other people of all grades. You will work with Senior Auditors and / or Senior Analysts who lead a team of Analysts and accounting trainees to deliver high-quality reports. The Director is accountable for the overall quality and impact of the audit. You will commonly meet and interact with senior people in the NAO and in government bodies. The impact you will make Our work responds to government's plans and particularly those with long-term implications for public spending. You'll contribute to work that examines the cost, effectiveness and efficiency of government programmes and projects. Whatever you work on, it all serves to help hold government to account for the way it uses public money and helps to promote improvements in public service delivery. Our recommendations and reports on good practice help government improve public services, and our work in the last year led to: Positive financial impacts of £5.3 billion in 2024. For every £1 spent we delivered an impact of £53 through either reduced costs, improved service delivery or other benefits to people. 93% of our recommendations to government were accepted or partially accepted. You can find out more about us and our work by visiting The people we are looking for Education /work experience This role operates within the NAO's hybrid working model, with a minimum expectation of two days per week working from the office (or at an audited body), in line with our organisation wide approach. We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and actively encourage applications from candidates seeking part time hours. Working patterns, including office days, are agreed with the line manager. Based in either our London or Newcastle office, you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment that values work life balance, flexibility and professional development. A strong academic background and experience in managing audit projects and producing high quality, accessible written outputs. For individuals with an audit background this means: An ACA or other professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA, CIA, MIIA, CIMA) with relevant experience. For individuals with other backgrounds this means either: A minimum of a 2:1 degree or a relevant post-graduate qualification and relevant experience. We are keen to hear from people who have experience shaping and evaluating public policy, leading change in organisations, or making a difference through impactful projects, no matter what sector those skills were gained in. Abilities: It will be essential that you can demonstrate the ability to: Lead, develop and motivate diverse teams and support all colleagues to deliver great work and achieve their potential. Support and manage teams ensure the delivery of high-quality assurance work which supports our strategic aims and enables longer term value for money. Oversee the production of a range of well-produced written outputs which support our findings and recommendations and are designed to engage a wide audience. Work collaboratively and flexibly to ensure the office achieves its objectives and to support the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Show creativity and innovation in how we do our work and build insights and support teams to do so. Work closely with colleagues in our Hubs (specialist knowledge teams) and other client teams to ensure we get the most value from our work and expand our knowledge and expertise. Create recognition and impact (improvements in public service delivery) from our work by developing strong and influential relationships with external clients and stakeholders. Attributes In addition, we are looking for the candidates with the following attributes: Show a strong commitment to your own self development, to delivering the NAO's strategic objectives, and keeping yourself up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to your work and specialism. Compliance with corporate responsibilities and interest in supporting others to do so. Working in accordance with the NAO's values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. Intellectual curiosity, especially about using data and evidence to answer questions. Flexibility to make a significant contribution across a range of topics and outputs. Drive and determination to overcome obstacles, resistance or challenges to achieve goals. Passion for improving government and the ability to defend and promote your point of view in the face of challenge click apply for full job details

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Manager looking to take on a pivotal role within a progressive and forward-thinking firm, this opportunity could be exactly what you have been waiting for. Our client, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Stockport, is seeking a talented Business Services Senior Manager to join their well-established team. Offering flexible working arrangements, a company pension, and much more, this firm is committed to providing an environment where its people can genuinely thrive. To help find the right person, they have partnered exclusively with Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK's most trusted specialist recruiters in the accountancy practice sector, known for connecting ambitious professionals with outstanding firms. In this senior role, you will play a central part in the day-to-day running of the business services function, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients and ensuring the delivery of consistently high-quality work. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships whilst providing commercially astute advice across a range of accounting and business matters. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture and its commitment to professional development, making this an ideal setting for someone who is eager to grow and make a meaningful contribution at a senior level. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm that truly invests in its people and offers a clear pathway for continued progression. Whether you are looking to consolidate your expertise or take the next step in your career, our client offers the support, culture, and client base to help you do just that. If you have the technical skills and the ambition to match, we would strongly encourage you to apply. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Managing and developing a portfolio of business services clients, ensuring a high standard of service delivery Reviewing and preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial reports Providing technical guidance and support to junior members of the team Acting as a key relationship manager for a diverse client base, offering proactive and commercial advice Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow the client portfolio Overseeing workflow management within the team and ensuring deadlines are consistently met Liaising with Partners and senior leadership on client matters and wider firm initiatives Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Proven experience at Manager or Senior Manager level within a business services or general practice setting Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, financial reporting, and relevant compliance matters Excellent client relationship and communication skills Ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members effectively Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving