Hays Accounts and Finance

Your new company A well-established and forward-thinking group is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Tonbridge, Kent. This is a pivotal role, supporting the Directors/Shareholders and working closely with the wider commercial teams to ensure strong financial management and reporting across the business. Your new role As Finance Manager, reporting into the Directors, you will be responsible for: Overseeing a small team who look after transactional processing. You'll also support their training and development. Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial reports. Ensuring financial controls and procedures are adhered to across the company. Partnering with commercial teams to support financial decision-making. Managing payroll and PAYE returns. Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting. Liaising with external auditors and stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in promoting best practice, supporting continuous improvement, and supporting the strategic growth plans. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or be close to qualifying). Unfortunately, the company cannot consider qualified by experience applications. Extensive experience in the construction sector within finance/accounting. Strong relationship building and teamwork skills. Experience with financial systems, reporting tools, as well as process improvement. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Salary up to 90,000 Bonus scheme (5-10%). Generous annual leave (25 days + BH) Opportunity to contribute to a growing, forward-looking construction group. 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. 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)

Credit Controller - initially being recruited on a 6-month temporary basis. Your new role: Working in a newly created role, you will be focusing on credit control and accounts receivable tasks. Your varied duties will include: Chasing due and overdue payments by telephone, email and letter Working with customers to resolve queries and disputes Allocating incoming payments Account reconciliation Reporting on aged debt Monitoring problematic accounts in an effort to reduce risk to the business Delivering excellent levels of customer service, while ensuring that payments are made Building and developing excellent relationships, both internally and externally What you'll need to succeed : You will be a skilled credit control professional, who has a proven track record of collecting payments and keeping aged debt to a minimum. You will be skilled in query resolution and accurately maintaining customer accounts. You will need excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build relationships at all levels. You will need to live locally to the Christchurch area, and have your own transport due to the location of the office. What you'll get in return : Initially, a six-month temporary role that may extend, or develop into a permanent role, in line with the needs of the business A Dec start date Getting working this side of Christmas Working as part of a friendly finance team, in a credit control focused role Salary in line with 30k 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 (url removed)

Management Accountant Location: Birchwood Salary: 40,000 - 42,000 per annum + bonus Job Type: Full-time, Office-based We are working with a fantastic business who are looking for a hands-on Management Accountant to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in shaping finance processes as the business grows, working closely with the Finance Director and getting involved in a wide range of responsibilities. What you'll be doing: Preparation of management accounts Balance sheet reconciliations Preparation and payment of weekly and monthly salaries, including HMRC compliance Assisting with year-end statutory accounts and liaising with auditors Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns Arranging payments and posting journals Accruals and prepayments Overseeing transactional processing roles WIP reviews and reconciliations Ad hoc duties as required What we're looking for: Previous experience in a similar role QBE or part-qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) Strong Excel skills A proactive approach and willingness to get involved in process improvements Benefits: Competitive salary ( 40,000 - 42,000) Annual bonus Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance On-site parking Interested? Email your CV 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)

Your new company I'm currently working with a fast-growth Urban Developer, and they are seeking a recently qualified Management Accountant to add value to the company and its global client portfolio. It's a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA to join a developing company growing on a global scale. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for: Preparing monthly management accounts, including preparation of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements and ad hoc reports. Preparing and reviewing cash flow projections / forecasts. Acting as liaison with auditors, providing financial data and information as required. Working with project and operations teams to ensure effective financial management of the business Liaising with auditors, providing financial data and information as required Preparing quarterly VAT returns What you will need to succeed You'll be a Newly Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA) with proven experience as a management accountant. Ideally, you'll have confidence with Xero or Netsuite and experience with multi-currency reporting and project accounting, but not essential. You will have a commercial mindset with strong technical understanding and confidence to challenge the status quo. What you'll get in return You will have exposure to senior leadership, working closely with the Financial Controller and be part of a dynamic team of 8. You'll receive a competitive salary of (phone number removed) + bonus + competitive benefits. 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 (url removed)

We are excited to be working in partnership with Norse Group to appoint a motivated and driven individual to become their next Chief Operating Officer. This is an exceptional and rare chance to join the leadership team of one of the country's fastest growing service organisations who provide a breadth of facilities management, property and specialist care services to the public sector. As Chief Operating Officer, you will direct the day-to-day operations of Norse Group, tasked with primary leadership of all Group businesses. You will drive efficiency, compliancy, quality, customer satisfaction and sustainable growth, ensuring that the Group's goals and objectives are met. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, you will help design and deliver the Norse Group strategy, with a focus on driving operational performance across the organisation. This is a pivotal role for a strategic leader who can balance operational rigour with a genuine commitment to developing people and embedding organisational values into everything they do, championing a culture where values are lived, not just stated. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all operational functions across Norse Group, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivery of key performance indicators. Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice implementation. Ensure that operations across the Group are run in a safe and compliant manner at all times, working closely with the SHEQ Director and their team as required. Develop and implement operational strategies that support business growth while maintaining commitment to quality and values. Manage operational budgets, resources, and risk across the organisation. Work closely with the CFO to ensure robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. Establish and monitor financial KPIs and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions when targets are at risk. Drive a culture of financial accountability throughout operational teams, ensuring all managers understand their financial responsibilities. Essential Candidate Requirements: You should have proven experience in strategic management at a senior level, demonstrating your ability to lead complex operations and deliver long-term business success. This includes a strong track record of overseeing commercial activities and financial performance, ensuring that business objectives are achieved. Candidates will either have a blended background across relevant private and public sectors or (if coming from a purely commercial background), be able to demonstrate significant exposure to working with public sector customers. You will be comfortable making high-level decisions that influence the direction of the organisation and have a clear understanding of how to balance strategic vision with practical execution. Alongside this, you should have: Knowledge of the powers and duties of local government regarding services provided by joint venture companies. Hold a degree (business or similar), and / or equivalent professional management qualifications and training. Extensive experience in performance evaluation methods and key metrics, with a strong expertise in data analysis, reporting, and budgeting. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to distil complex concepts into clear, concise reports and engaging, persuasive presentations. Ability to trade risks and benefits to achieve effective outcomes. Sound judgement and the flexibility of thought and approach to produce effective results in a matrix environment. Able to demonstrate a high level of political and business awareness. Familiarity with financial planning and establishing and monitoring KPIs at a senior level. Full, Clean, UK Driving Licence as national travel is required. The role is 100% office-based and candidates must live within commutable distance of Norwich or be committed to relocation (relocation package available) This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation. If you are a strategic and values-led leader with the operational expertise to drive performance and growth, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Stuart Fryer or Louisa London at Hays for further information. All applications will be directed to Hays. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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)

Title : Management Accountant Location : Kidlington (Onsite 4 Days per Week) Salary : 55,000 - 60,000 Hays have been exclusively engaged to support a long-standing client based in the Kidlington area with the latest addition to the team, a qualified management accountant. As the Management Accountant, you'll work closely with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, support key stakeholders, and help drive the financial performance of a growing property development business. Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly management accounts and journals Deliver month-end reporting and analysis Own balance sheet reconciliations and CIS returns Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit processes Raise external and intercompany invoices; assist with accounts payable when needed Provide ad hoc financial analysis and stakeholder support Skills & Experience: ACCA or CIMA qualified Strong attention to detail and time management Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) Excellent communication and teamwork skills Experience in a fast-paced finance environment Flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset 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)