About the Company An ambitious, privately owned group operating across construction, infrastructure and related services is seeking a senior finance professional to join its leadership team. With a strong turnover, entrepreneurial culture and clear growth plans, the business offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the finance function and progress into a Finance Director position. The Role We are looking for a hands-on Head of Finance to work closely with the Managing Director as a trusted commercial and financial partner. Initially, you will take responsibility for the full finance function across a multi-entity group, balancing day-to-day financial management with strategic insight. As the business grows, you will build and lead a finance team, with a clear route to Finance Director. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the end-to-end finance function across multiple group entities. Produce timely monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets...

Farrer Barnes is working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Dartford to recruit an experienced Bookkeeping Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper or practice accountant ready to take the next step in their career. You'll combine hands-on bookkeeping expertise with team leadership, client relationship management and the opportunity to help shape a growing function. You'll manage a varied client portfolio while overseeing a team of five based in Lagos, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within deadlines. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of five, allocating workloads, reviewing work and monitoring deadlines. Provide guidance, support and training to develop team performance. Manage a diverse client portfolio and build strong, long-term relationships. Process invoices, balance accounts and maintain accurate financial records. Complete bank...

A prominent and highly regarded firm of accountants based in the Dartford area is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Bookkeeper to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and wants to work with a broad range of clients, from smaller owner-managed businesses through to companies with turnover of up to £10 million. The Role The position offers an excellent balance of hands-on bookkeeping and review work, giving you the opportunity to use your existing practice experience while developing your technical and review skills. Responsibilities will include: Preparing and reviewing bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients. Carrying out bookkeeping and associated accounting tasks across a range of businesses. Reviewing work prepared by an overseas outsourced function and ensuring it meets the firm's required standards. Working with clients with turnovers ranging from smaller...

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a part-time opportunity? We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join a busy finance team in Dartford on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a fully office-based role supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. Role: Accounts Assistant - XERO Experience Required Location: Dartford (on-site parking) Hours: Part-Time Monday to Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm / 9:30am - 2:30pm 10:00am / 3:00pm Start: Monday 19th October Term: Temp to perm Pay: 15.00 - 16.00 per hour Key Responsibilities: Maintain and process Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger transactions Raise customer invoices and ensure they are issued accurately and on time Manage credit control, including chasing overdue payments and resolving payment queries Perform regular bank reconciliations Process receipts, expenses, and supplier invoices Use Xero and Eworks to maintain accurate financial records Assist with...

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a part-time opportunity? We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join a busy finance team in Dartford on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a fully office-based role supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. Role: Accounts Assistant - XERO Experience Required Location: Dartford (on-site parking) Hours: Part-Time Monday to Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm / 9:30am - 2:30pm 10:00am / 3:00pm Start: Monday 19th October Term: Temp to perm Pay: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour Key Responsibilities: Maintain and process Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger transactions Raise customer invoices and ensure they are issued accurately and on time Manage credit control, including chasing overdue payments and resolving payment queries Perform regular bank reconciliations Process receipts, expenses, and supplier invoices Use Xero and Eworks to maintain accurate financial records...

About the Company An established professional organisation is looking for a Finance Assistant to join its team. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive finance function, gain valuable experience and develop your career within a growing organisation. The Role Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, with a particular focus on bookkeeping, reconciliations and ledger management. Key Responsibilities Maintaining accurate financial records and completing bank reconciliations. Processing purchase ledger invoices, payments and supplier queries. Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding debts. Processing expenses, credit card transactions and staff claims. Supporting financial reporting, year-end activities and audit requirements. Assisting with general finance administration and resolving queries. Desirable Skills Previous experience in a finance administration or...

Our client is a large services business based in the West Malling area. They are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Tax Manager to bolster their finance team. Client Details Our client is a large services business based in the West Malling area. They are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Tax Manager to bolster their finance team. Description Lead the preparation, review, and submission of corporate tax returns and statutory filings, maintaining robust supporting documentation and managing the recovery of R&D tax relief claims from HMRC. Oversee VAT, PAYE, and wider indirect tax compliance activities, including supporting customs clearance processes for imported goods and liaising with clearing agents to ensure the accurate assessment and payment of customs duties and import VAT. Manage the calculation of interim and year-end tax provisions for inclusion in statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with IFRS requirements, and...

An established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Maidstone is looking to recruit a Personal or Mixed Tax Senior to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a varied role within a friendly and supportive environment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of private clients, including directors, sole traders, partnerships, high-net-worth individuals and property investors. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients from onboarding through to completion Preparing and reviewing Self Assessment tax returns Advising clients on personal tax planning opportunities, including capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters Handling HMRC correspondence and enquiries Monitoring deadlines and ensuring all compliance work is completed accurately and on time Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting junior team members where...

Farrer Barnes are delighted to be supporting a well-established leisure and sporting business with the recruitment of an experienced Payroll Clerk for a short to medium-term temporary assignment. Competitive hourly rate Temporary assignment Potential for extension The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll for up to 500 employees, making previous experience of managing a sizeable payroll essential. Key experience required: Detailed experience using Sage Payroll Experience processing payroll for up to 500 employees Strong knowledge of manual payroll calculations Experience managing RTI submissions Good understanding of auto-enrolment pensions Ability to work accurately and confidently to tight payroll deadlines Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Clerk to join a successful and well-established organisation. There is every opportunity for the assignment...

At Omny Group, we believe your people aren’t just an operational risk to be managed – they’re your greatest asset to be nurtured, energised and grown. We bring together HR, Health & Safety, Law, Employee Benefits and Personal Finance into a single, people-first partnership that helps businesses across the UK protect their organisation, develop their teams and perform at their best. Backed by private equity investment, we’re scaling fast – and our finance team is central to that journey. We’re now looking for a qualified Management Accountant to take ownership of month-end reporting across our group of trading entities and help us embed best practice as we grow. About the role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts for designated trading entities within the group, taking full ownership of month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and commissions and revenue recognition. You’ll also support our FP&A function with...

REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR - HOUSEBUILDING Kent 100,000- 150,000 + Bonus & Package - DOE A leading UK housebuilder is looking to appoint a Regional Finance Director to join its senior regional management team, supporting the Managing Director in driving financial performance, commercial decision-making and long-term business strategy. This is a senior, commercially focused Finance Director position rather than a traditional financial reporting role. You'll have genuine influence across the regional business, working closely with the MD, Commercial, Production, Sales and Land teams. The role will include: Leading the regional finance function and team Partnering with the MD on business strategy, performance and new business decisions Financial oversight of land acquisitions and new developments Challenging budgets, forecasts, CVRs, costs and cash flow Identifying commercial opportunities, risks and mitigation strategies Driving robust financial...

Payroll & Pension Officer Location: Sittingbourne Hours: 37 hours per week The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll & Pension Officer on behalf of our client based in Sittingbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional to join the clients Business Team, taking responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll and pension administration across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing monthly payroll processes, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and ensuring the accurate administration of the pension scheme. Key Responsibilities Manage and process monthly payroll across the whole organisation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, additional payments, tax codes, statutory payments and pension deductions. Prepare statutory year-end returns, P45s, P60s, P11Ds and...

Farrer Barnes is recruiting for an Audit Manager to join a growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Sittingbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to manage a varied portfolio, develop a team and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice, with a clear pathway towards Responsible Individual (RI) status. The firm takes a pragmatic approach to work-life balance, with effective resource planning and realistic deadlines. While additional hours may occasionally be required during busy periods, regular late working is not expected. The Role As Audit Manager, you will: Manage a diverse portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion. Ensure assignments meet professional standards, budgets and deadlines. Lead audit planning and completion meetings and act as a key client contact. Review audit files, working papers and statutory accounts ahead of RI review. Provide practical...

About The Company: Our client is a well-established, operationally focused business with a strong commitment to commercial performance, sustainability and continuous improvement. They are seeking an analytical and commercially minded finance professional to partner with key operational teams across their fleet and facilities functions. The Role: We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to provide insightful financial analysis and support decision-making across the various business units. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work closely with operational leaders and commercial stakeholders, helping to improve profitability, enhance reporting and drive performance across both day-to-day operations and strategic projects. Key Responsibilities: • Taking ownership of P&Ls, including budgeting, forecasting, target setting and post-management-account review. • Producing timely, commercially focused analysis on operational performance, cost-effectiveness,...

A great new opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified Senior Accountant to join a well regarded chartered accountancy firm in Tunbridge Wells, Kent Are you a qualified accountant looking to develop your career in a well established and forward thinking accountancy firm? Due to on-going growth, and with succession planning in mind this well run, successful and friendly firm is looking for an experienced practice accountant to support the partners in looking after a growing portfolio of mainly SME clients. You will prepare and review accounts and tax returns, as well as working on a few audit assignments. You will also be involved in the development of junior team members, and be encourage to develop your client facing skills . You will be working as part of a professional and lively team and have lots of opportunity to develop your career in the future. About you: ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent A background in a UK accountancy practice Organised, proactive and technically...