We re recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for an experienced Head of Payroll to lead their end-to-end payroll function. This senior role will suit a confident payroll leader with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach. You ll oversee payroll delivery, ensure statutory compliance, lead a payroll team, and work closely with HR, Finance, and external partners to drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance Leading and developing a payroll team Ensuring compliance with UK and/or Ireland payroll legislation Managing external providers and stakeholders Driving process improvements and automation Resolving complex payroll issues and producing senior-level reporting About you: Extensive payroll experience with leadership responsibility Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory reporting Experience using payroll systems...

AUDIT, ACCOUNTS & BUSINESS SERVICES SENIOR Overall objective Responsible for the effective provision of a range of accounting, audit & business services to a variety of clients together with conducting ad hoc special assignments as requested by the managers/partners. Responsibilities To provide quality accounting and audit services to a varied client portfolio. To plan audits ensuring that each stage is completed to the firm's standards, overseeing the work of junior staff as appropriate. To meet own individual performance level criteria/objectives such as chargeable %, recoverability etc. To prepare final accounts for clients or ensure these are prepared to the appropriate standard by junior staff. To prepare business tax computations, corporation tax computations and draft corporate tax returns to a satisfactory standard for review/agreement by manager(s)/partner(s) dealing with the clients. To ensure that all...

Assistant Management Accountant We re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join a dynamic finance team based in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in management accounting while gaining exposure to a wide range of financial reporting, analysis and budgeting activities. Working closely with senior members of the finance team, you ll play an important role in supporting the preparation of financial reports, maintaining strong financial controls and providing insights that help the business make informed decisions. What You ll Be Doing Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting reports. Supporting variance analysis and performance reporting to highlight key trends. Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet schedules including fixed assets, accruals and prepayments. Analysing inventory data and financial information to support operational...