Senior Financial Accountant (Croydon) - £50-55,000 + bonus + benefits
This exciting opportunity is very much suitable for a recently ACA qualified Senior Accountant who is looking to utilise their accounting skills from practice in a first move to industry.
You shall be working closely with the Group FC and be hands-on in the role.
Below are the duties & responsibilities for the Financial Accounting role for this £80 million turnover manufacturing business:
* Responsible for the preparation of the annual report and the interim statements
* Liaise with external advisers and external auditors on accounting matters
* Prepare the monthly group consolidation
* Support the month end close process
* Review month end balance sheet reconciliations
* Ensure subsidiary compliance to group accounting policies
* Bank covenant reporting and cash flow statement preparation
* Preparation of the statutory accounts
* Support in the oversight of credit control
* Ensure financial authority tables are maintained within the accounting system
* Act as a point of contact for technical accounting queries within the group
* Support on matters of UK taxation
* To provide support and leadership to the finance department
* Carry out any other ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Group Financial Controller
NB: Working exposure of IFRS is a must & you should have experience of group consolidations.
The role in brief:
You'll be leading client engagements from start to finish, contributing to strategic decision-making and playing a key part in delivering high-quality advisory work. There's a strong emphasis on independent business reviews and developing tailored turnaround strategies, with the support of both senior leadership and a wider multidisciplinary team.
What you'll be doing:
Running restructuring projects end to end
Preparing and delivering independent business reviews
Working closely with clients to design bespoke restructuring and turnaround plans
Conducting robust financial analysis and presenting clear, actionable insights
Collaborating with senior partners and internal teams to maintain exceptional standards
Supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to a learning-led culture
What they're looking for:
A qualified accountant [ACA, ACCA, CPA or similar]
Solid experience in restructuring or related advisory work
Strong analytical capabilities and commercial awareness
Confident communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Prior experience leading projects and managing stakeholders
What's on offer:
A competitive base salary and performance-related bonus
A clear and supported route for career advancement
The chance to work alongside some of the most respected names in the market
Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
A positive team culture where contribution is recognised and progression is earned
If this sounds like something you'd like to explore, feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Role: Risk & Compliance Manager
Overview:
This role sits within a central Risk and Compliance function of a professional services firm, supporting firmwide regulatory compliance (focusing on audit, ethics, and enterprise risk management). It includes advisory, monitoring, policy development, and internal training responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support tasks related to ISQM (UK) 1, ethical standards, and compliance monitoring.
Prepare internal reports and manage external regulatory visits.
Provide guidance to client-facing teams on compliance and ethics matters.
Draft policies, internal communications, and maintain intranet content.
Support firmwide training and strategic risk initiatives.
Conduct targeted compliance reviews.
Requirements:
Qualified accountant (or equivalent) with audit or professional ethics/compliance experience.
Strong understanding of ICAEW Code of Ethics, FRC Ethical Standard, ISQM (UK) 1.
Skilled in interpreting regulations, risk assessment, and policy implementation.
Effective communicator with strong analytical and organisational skills.
Desirable Knowledge:
UK Audit Regulations, Practice Assurance, disciplinary frameworks, Company Law, UK GAAP, IFRS (UK), and ISA (UK).
Location:
UK-based (preferably London), hybrid working available.
This renowned international firm, boasting a strong reputation in the Private Client field, are currently recruiting for a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager to join our growing team in Kent .This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a blend of personal tax compliance and advisory projects, while building strong client relationships and collaborating across service lines.
The role is extremely varied and you will be involved in a range of responsibilities including:
*Manage a varied portfolio of private clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
*Deliver personal tax compliance and contribute to advisory work.
*Ensure all client work is completed in line with agreed budgets and internal quality standards.
*Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through training, research, and monitoring legislative and HMRC developments.
*Collaborate with internal teams and build your profile among partners and directors across service lines.
*Attend client meetings and play a key role in relationship and workflow management.
*Support one-off compliance and advisory assignments as required.
*Supervise and oversee junior members and support their development.
*Opportunity to become a People Manager with appropriate support from the firm.
Ideally, you will be CTA or ATT qualified (or qualified by experience and possess strong communication skills and the ability to engage with both clients and colleagues.
In return, you will be provided with the opportunity to progress within a supportive and dynamic and environment which provides internal and external technical training.
In addition , you will be offered a range of attractive benefits including medical insurance, flexible working and attractive pension.
Responsibilities
Deal origination - Leveraging an established network of senior industry connections to help originate both buy-side and sell-side mandates across the team.
Overseeing end-to-end transaction delivery - Remaining actively involved throughout all stages to ensure high-quality and timely execution.
Leading regional business development efforts - Helping to expand the firm's footprint and collaborating with other service lines to apply effective go-to-market strategies.
Manage Internal Relationships - Tapping into the firm's broader network and brand to unlock new opportunities beyond the core M&A advisory function.
Nurturing and developing the team - Supporting junior and mid-level professionals to grow in delivery-focused roles while contributing to overall team success.
Building credibility and rapport - With external stakeholders including corporate clients, intermediaries, and professional advisors.
Playing a strategic leadership role - Contributing to key decisions and helping shape the direction and growth of the M&A practice and wider advisory offering.
Qualifications
Strong academic background (ACA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent)
Significant experience within M&A Advisory
Proven track record of contributing to the generation of buy and sell-side mandates
Previous Industrials experience, in-house or through deal advisory