Interim Financial Controller PE Backed SaaS Scale Up Manchester Harmonic are delighted to be partnering once again with one of the UK's most successful PE Backed SaaS scale ups, with their search for an Interim Financial Controller on a 9-12 month contract. Turning over around £50mill, our client is based in Central Manchester and specialise in developing tools designed for modern cloud data warehouses. The company has grown rapidly alongside the rise of cloud computing and data-driven decision-making, serving customers across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. Today, they are recognized as a key player in the modern data stack, helping organizations turn raw data into actionable insights. They are a non-corporate, exceptionally friendly, and ambitious team looking to strengthen their finance function with a strong technical finance professional to take over a maternity cover contract. The Role: Reporting directly to the Finance Director,...

Management Accountant Qualified Berkshire (Hybrid 3 days from home) Hybrid (2-3 days in office, Thames Valley) Circa £55,000 + progression A high-growth, private equity-backed technology business is looking to appoint a recently qualified Management Accountant to support the transformation of its finance function. Operating internationally with a diverse client base, the business is investing heavily in its finance capability-focusing on faster reporting, better insight, and smarter use of systems and automation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, working closely with an experienced leadership team and gaining exposure to senior stakeholders. The Opportunity This role offers a strong foundation in core management accounting, with a clear pathway into FP&A and commercial finance. You'll play a key role in improving reporting, driving efficiencies, and supporting strategic decision-making. Core Responsibilities: Production of...

Would you like to develop your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Location: This role will be based from our Marlow office on a hybrid basis, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Join our Treasury team Softcat's Treasury function is a new and rapidly evolving area, supporting the business as it grows internationally and becomes more complex. The team currently consists of two people, and we are looking to recruit a Senior Treasury Analyst as a third member of the team, to help establish best-practice capabilities across liquidity management, risk management, systems, and controls. The team works closely with Tax, Financial Reporting, and transactional finance teams (Credit Control and Accounts Payable), as well as other areas of business operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a critical function within a FTSE 250...

Head of Finance 4 days a week Salary £45,000 to £50,000 for the 4 days pa plus excellent benefits (£56,250 to £62,500 for FTE) Hybrid working / Bristol Office - Royal Oak House, Bristol, BS1 4GB Quartet Community Foundation (Quartet) is a leading independent charity and grant-maker in the West of England supporting local charities and community groups in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. At the heart of this, is our expert philanthropy service, built on trusted long-term relationships with our donors. Founded in 1986, Quartet is one of the first community associations in the UK, setting out to create a permanent source of support for local people. Quartet is part of a UK-wide network of 47 community foundations and a global movement of over 1,800 foundations championing 'local giving for local need'. Quartet this year celebrated the landmark of awarding £80 million in grants to communities over our 37-year history. In 2025 alone £5...

Head of Finance 4 days a week Salary 45,000 to 50,000 for the 4 days pa plus excellent benefits ( 56,250 to 62,500 for FTE) Hybrid working / Bristol Office - Royal Oak House, Bristol, BS1 4GB Quartet Community Foundation (Quartet) is a leading independent charity and grant-maker in the West of England supporting local charities and community groups in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. At the heart of this, is our expert philanthropy service, built on trusted long-term relationships with our donors. Founded in 1986, Quartet is one of the first community associations in the UK, setting out to create a permanent source of support for local people. Quartet is part of a UK-wide network of 47 community foundations and a global movement of over 1,800 foundations championing 'local giving for local need'. Quartet this year celebrated the landmark of awarding 80 million in grants to communities over our 37-year history. In 2025 alone 5...

Financial Fraud Apprenticeship Assessor Location: Hybrid Attendance at the Fort Dunlop office once a week, B24 9FD Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Wilmington Shared Services are looking for someone who brings not only strong counter fraud expertise but also real passion for developing future professionals entering the sector. In this role, you will assess End Point Assessments (EPA) for apprentices completing the Counter Fraud Apprenticeship Standard, supporting learners who are training to become Fraud Assessors and Counter Fraud Investigators, professionals who work across law enforcement bodies such as HMRC, DEFRA,...

We are currently recruiting for a commercially focused Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, private equity-backed retail business. This opportunity offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence decision-making in a dynamic business. Details: - Location: Christchurch - Salary: £50-60k - Contract: 12-month FTC (maternity cover) - Hybrid: 2-3 days in office Responsibilities: - Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary - Partner with commercial teams to support trading performance, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives - Support budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, providing clear and actionable financial insights - Analyse stock, inventory movements, and working capital to drive operational efficiency - Assist the Financial Reporting Manager with improving financial processes, controls, and reporting outputs - Contribute to ad hoc analysis and...

Office Administrator Opportunity in Bristol, Portbury BS20 Barker Ross are currently looking for a Office Administrator in BS20 post code area, for a leading cold store comany looking to expand their ever growing operations team. This position will be temp to perm. Shift Available: Monday - Friday 06.00 - 14.00 or 14:00 - 22:00 Duties and Responsibilities General Admin duties Booking in drivers/loads Office based primarily but will eventually be moved into the warehouse Emailing, taking phone calls etc Review files to find unused items and recommend disposal of excess or damaged products. Help with new goods in/out booking requests via Outlook & sometimes telephone. Who we're looking for: Previous admin experience. Although a willingness to learn is a must as these systems can be taught. Computer literate, Excellent organisation and administration skills. Confident communicator both face to face and over the telephone. Strong...

We re partnering with an incredible global FMCG brand to recruit an Accounts Payable Clerk into their high-performing EMEA finance team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, internationally recognised business where no two days are the same and where energy, ownership, and accountability are part of the culture. If you enjoy working at speed, thrive on accuracy, and want to be part of a brand that challenges the status quo this could be for you! Key responsibilities include: Processing and validating invoices within SAP (VIM workflow) Reviewing and verifying invoices in line with internal policy Managing approvals, coding, and supporting documentation Handling vendor queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships Supporting month-end processes, including invoice reconciliation and coding Assisting with expenses (Concur) and new vendor setup Monitoring KPIs (e.g. parked invoices) and driving improvements Maintaining accurate records and...

Corporate Tax Senior Manager, Top 20 Accountancy Firm Manchester £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working Do you want to focus on high-value advisory work rather than pure compliance? Looking to work directly with Partners on complex corporate tax projects? Want to be part of a fast-growing firm with genuine Top 10 ambitions? Benefits: Hybrid and flexible working Generous holiday allowance Enhanced pension and parental leave Market-leading wellbeing programme Your new firm: Our client is a Top 20 UK accountancy firm experiencing rapid national growth . Following the acquisition of a major Manchester practice and the appointment of an ex-Big 4 Senior Partner to lead the tax function , they are now looking to expand their Corporate Tax team as part of their journey towards becoming a Top 10 firm . Known as one of the most progressive and people-focused firms in the market , this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking tax team with real...

Corporate Tax Manager, Top 20 Accountancy Firm Manchester £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working Do you want a role that combines compliance with high-quality advisory work? Looking to take real ownership of your client portfolio and build relationships? Want to join a fast-growing firm on a journey to become Top 10? Benefits: Hybrid and flexible working Generous holiday allowance Enhanced pension and parental leave Award-winning wellbeing support Your new firm: Our client is a Top 20 UK accountancy firm known for its rapid growth and progressive culture . Following the acquisition of a major Manchester practice and the appointment of an ex-Big 4 Senior Partner to lead the tax function , they are now looking to strengthen their Corporate Tax team as part of their ambitious Top 10 growth strategy . Often described as the "rebels of accountancy" , the firm is people-first, forward-thinking, and offers a collaborative environment with genuine opportunities for...

Management Accountant Up to £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Manchester - Hybrid/Office (UK) Full-time, Permanent Robert half is partnerting with a dynamic and ambitious specialist financial services group operating multiple market-facing brands within personal finance, digital banking and financial wellbeing. There focus is on delivering best-in-class financial products and services, backed by exceptional customer service and driven by innovation and continual growth. They operate across the UK and pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and commitment to supporting both customers and colleagues to achieve their best. Role Overview The company is looking for a proactive, technically strong Management Accountant to join there finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic business decision-making. You will be responsible for preparing insightful management information, owning aspects of budgeting and forecasting, and partnering with finance and...

Payroll and Accounts Specialist 4 days a week Flexi Hours Role Overview This position is focused on managing the weekly payroll cycle for a large, varied workforce. Staff numbers fluctuate throughout the year, typically ranging between 200-250 employees, with a significant portion provided through agency partners. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will take full ownership of the end to end weekly payroll process, including: Retrieving weekly attendance data from the time and attendance system and reconciling it against supervisory shift records. Investigating any discrepancies in attendance or absence, escalating queries to supervisors where required. Finalising and submitting agency worker timesheets every Monday morning. Uploading corrected payroll data into the payroll software. Applying bonuses, overtime, holiday pay, and sickness payments before payroll approval. Preparing payroll for submission to the banking system for final sign off. Maintaining an...

M&A Tax Manager - M&A Transactions Tax Location: London Salary: £85,000 plus car, bonus and superb benefits Take Your Tax Career to the Next Level - Deals Tax Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment where you can work on high-profile transactions and provide tax-efficient solutions to clients? If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise, business development, and leadership , this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About This Job? Join a nationally recognised Transactions Tax team with a growing presence in the M&A space. Work with a diverse client portfolio , including private equity-backed enterprises, owner-managed businesses, and multinational corporations. Advise on high-value M&A transactions , providing tax due diligence, structuring, and vendor assistance. Benefit from a clear career progression...

M&A Tax Senior Manager - Deals Tax BIG4 Location: London Salary: £100,000 plus car, bonus and superb benefits Take Your Tax Career to the Next Level - Deals Tax Are you an experienced M&A Tax professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment where you can work on high-profile transactions and provide tax-efficient solutions to clients? If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise, business development, and leadership , this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About This Job? Join a nationally recognised Transactions Tax team with a growing presence in the M&A space. Work with a diverse client portfolio , including private equity-backed enterprises, owner-managed businesses, and multinational corporations. Advise on high-value M&A transactions , providing tax due diligence, structuring, and vendor assistance. Benefit from a clear career progression path ,...

Private Client Tax Senior - Partnerships & Private Equity - Backed Clients London City Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) Salary: Up to £50,000 + excellent benefits Top 10 Firm Are you an ambitious Private Client Tax professional who thrives on working with complex partnership structures and dynamic, private-equity-backed businesses? We're partnering with a leading Top 10 accountancy practice in the City that is expanding its specialist Private Client & Partnerships Tax team. This is a standout opportunity to work with high-growth, investment-backed clients while progressing within a forward-thinking and collaborative environment. The Private Client Tax Senior Role: As a Private Client Tax Senior , you will manage a diverse portfolio of partners, members, and key individuals within private-equity-backed partnerships and professional services firms. Your work will span a mix of compliance and advisory support relating to partnerships, carried interest,...

Role: Private Client Tax Manager - Big 4 Location: London - With hybrid working Salary: £65,000- £80,000 +cash allowance, bonus & benefits If you excel in Private Client Tax , have good leadership and people management experience, and feel ready for a new challenge in a fast paced and technically interesting Big 4 team , then this role is for you. We are thrilled to represent this growing, diverse and well-regarded Big 4 Private Client Tax team , who are looking to hire an experienced Manager to join their London branch. Why join this team? Highly varied role : If you enjoy variety, then this role is for you. The team act on behalf of a wide range of entrepreneurial, owner managed, PE backed and AIM listed businesses together with their shareholders, in addition to family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals, private equity and high-profile professional partnerships. Top Tier client base : You will be building trusted relationships with...

Role: Corporate Tax Assistant Manager - Big 4 Location: London Salary: £51,000 - £58,000 + excellent benefits Are you a qualified Corporate Tax Senior/Assistant Manager working in a Top 10 or mid-tier firm in London, wanting to step up to the Big 4, but worried about becoming too specialist? Then this could be an ideal opportunity for you! All the benefits of working in the Big 4 ; the client exposure, the technical development, the AI utilisation, the fast paced and growing teams .but also, in a fantastic team which gives loads of variety and scope of work ! What does the role involve? Working in the Private and Mid-Market team supporting a diverse portfolio of clients, from owner-managed and multi-generational family businesses to PE-backed and AIM-listed companies . Getting the opportunity to work with prominent clients at all stages of the business life cycle, from start-ups to established multinationals. Providing technical advice on a...

Share Plans Tax Manager Manchester City Centre + Hybrid working £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus We are working with a leading Big 4 Share plans & incentives team who are looking to bring in experienced share plans tax professionals to complement an already established and thriving department. Your new role: Develop and deliver compliant employee incentive arrangements, including EMI, CSOPs, EBTs and EOTs, while providing guidance on their setup, operation and long-term governance. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to create tax-efficient structures that support clients' commercial priorities, backed by thorough analysis and risk assessment. Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders by presenting recommendations, building alignment, and overseeing the implementation of agreed incentive strategies. Stay abreast of legislative and industry changes, support the growth of junior colleagues, and contribute to ongoing team learning and development....

Senior Tax Manager Deals Tax - Share Schemes London / Hybrid £100,000 plus car allowance, bonus and benefits Our client is a Big4 accountancy firm with a specialist tax advisory team focused on the design, implementation and operation of management and employee incentive arrangements . They advise on the tax and commercial aspects of incentives in the context of business sales, acquisitions and wider transaction activity. Their clients are primarily top and mid-tier Private Equity investors and the C-suite of PE-backed portfolio companies , giving you exposure to complex, high-profile transactions in a fast-paced deals environment. What You'll Be Doing Lead advisory projects involving UK and international tax issues before, during and after transactions. Advise management teams and PE investors on management incentive plans (MIPs) , including implementation at transaction, equity resets, and joiner/leaver events mid-cycle. Support exit planning ,...