Audit Senior - Central London (£48-50,000)
This prestigious central London firm are keen to bolster their audit department with a newly qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Senior.
This role will offer you wide ranging exposure as you will get to work on a varied client portfolio (e.g. IT consultants, property, media, professional services, charities, financial services etc) with turnovers of up to £100m.
You would be the first point of contact when liaising with the majority of your clients and get the chance to mentor Trainees and Semi-Seniors, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must. As you will be hands-on during the audit process (planning to completion), it is important that you have had thorough experience of doing this in your current role. You must also have sound accounts preparation and corporation tax computation skills as this will also form part of your role. Overall role split will encompass 70% audit, 30% accounts + tax.
Progression to Supervisor will be on the cards should you prove yourself within the first year. They will offer you a highly competitive salary for your hard efforts.
If you are keen to take the step up and work in a high calibre firm having just qualified, then this should be the role for you.
Please make your CV application to Samik Roy at sr@warnerscott.com to be considered for this opportunity.
FS / FCA Audit Manager - London City - reputable firm (up to £75,000)
Looking for a dynamic, driven and a qualified Audit Manager with an entrepreneurial streak and forward thinking approach to join a leading international practice firm to lead the growth of their FS division and play a central role towards developing their smaller end FCA regulated client base.
This challenging FS Audit Manage job requires an exceptional and an experienced Audit Manager with specialist knowledge of Financial Services in the UK as well as strong project, staff and client management experience.
The FS Audit Manager job entails working closely with partners and other seniors internally and externally to help build their smaller end FCA regulated client portfolio (client portfolio includes both private and publicly listed businesses including London Stock Exchange and AIM - e.g. fund managers, stockbrokers and corporate finance boutiques), and further strengthen their FS division and the continued growth of the wider business.
Our client, a top tier international practice firm are currently undergoing an extraordinary growth period hence an exciting time to join this progressive organisation who truly encourage personal and professional growth and offer excellent career development opportunities for those who have the appetite and the aptitude to progress rapidly.
If you are a fully qualified Audit Manager or Audit Assistant Manager ready to undertake a new challenge and have the drive to succeed in a fast-paced business environment, please get in touch today.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within this leading international firm to join their burgeoning and dynamic corporate tax team as a Corporate Tax Manager. Reporting directly to Senior Management and the Corporate Tax Partner, you will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office's Corporate Tax department.
You will be part of a 25-strong Corporate Tax team, itself a key component of a broader tax service line of nearly 100 professionals. You will engage with clients across the firm, delivering a variety of fast-paced, deadline-driven projects. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills are essential.
The client portfolio ranges from entrepreneurial growth businesses and large UK corporates to multinational groups, FCA-regulated entities, and AIM-listed PLCs. You will have the opportunity to work across diverse industries and provide real value.
The role comprises roughly 50% tax advisory and 50% compliance. Recent advisory work has included reorganisations, demergers, EIS, R&D claims, share schemes, acquisitions, and business sales.
Key Responsibilities
*Advise UK and international clients on efficient tax structuring.
*Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
*Collaborate with international colleagues across the global network.
*Oversee compliance for a diverse portfolio of corporate clients.
*Review complex tax returns and computations.
*Lead and mentor a team of three.
*Act as main point of contact for several premium clients.
Ideally, you will be CTA qualified or qualified by experience and possess a strong expertise in UK corporate tax, with exposure to international tax issues and other business taxes an advantage. In addition, any experience you have in mentoring will be highly valued.
In return, you will be provided with the perfect opportunity to excellent prospects for progression as well as the opportunity to work with a high-quality range of clients. In addition, you will be offered a competitive package including Private Medical Insurance and hybrid working.
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