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,...

Lead Tax Manager £500 - £600 per day Umbrella Co. London Hybrid 6-Months + For a government organisation based in London, and with local offices throughout the UK (where the role can also be based), we are recruiting a Lead Tax Manager for at least 6-months. The Lead Tax Manager will provide expert-level expertise across the Group, and will be the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, as well as supporting VAT compliance. Main Duties: Lead IR35 compliance across the Group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance Oversee all data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns Ensure full compliance with taxable benefits Manage the Corporation Tax function including all returns Review and maintaining tax policies, notes and training materials Act as Senior Tax Advisor for complex tax queries Partner with HMRC, and the Tax Centre of Excellence as needed Build and maintain excellent working relationships with...

Regional Finance Manager - EMEA Fully Remote 3-Month Contract (Initial) £400-£600+ per day (Inside IR35 / Umbrella flexibility) Overview We're supporting a global organisation operating across 30+ countries with the search for an experienced Regional Finance Manager to lead their EMEA finance operations. This role sits within a high-performing, multinational environment that manages a significant multi-million-dollar budget and supports large-scale operational services across multiple regions. This opportunity is ideal for someone with global or EMEA finance leadership experience , strong FP&A expertise, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-growth setting. The Role As the Regional Finance Manager, EMEA , you will lead a team of Financial Analysts and Billing Specialists responsible for budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and financial governance across the region. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy, building scalable...

£400 - £450 p/day inside IR35 - Hybrid 3 days in the office 1-2 Years PQE ACA / ACCA in Financial Services, Fin Acc role A multi award winning PE firm with global reach are seeking a vibrant and charismatic Fund Accountant for a 6 Month interim role within their London team. They need someone in ASAP so 3 weeks max notice period is required. This hybrid role is offered Inside IR35 and expected to last for 6 months. £400 - £450 per day depending on experience. With $55 billion of Funds under Management, this growing firm are specialists within their field and put culture & fit at the heart of all their recruitment. The ideal candidate will be newly Qualified CA NZ / ACA / CA / ACCA with at least 1 year in a Funds business post audit. However, ACCA's from Real Estate Funds or Financial Accountants from Asset Management / Fund Management are also welcomed This is an exciting opportunity to obtain a varied role which is 65% Fund Accounting, 25% Commercial looking at Fund...

Business Risk and Controls Specialist Daily Rate: 300 - 400 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months Location: Hybrid Working - 3 days pw in BELFAST is essential About Our Client: Our client is a leading organisation dedicated to maintaining high standards of governance and risk management in the financial sector. They are seeking a Business Risk and Controls Specialist to join their Central Benchmarks and Auctions First Line of defence Risk Team. This global role is pivotal in enhancing front office control frameworks, ensuring customer protection, and promoting market practises. Role Overview: As a Business Risk and Controls Specialist, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a robust control framework. You will collaborate with stakeholders across various business units and control functions to strengthen the organisation's risk management capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the continuous enhancement of the front office control...

Engineering Manager - Infrastructure Location: Aldermaston (100% onsite) Contract: 18 months Rate: Up to 70 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing technical team within a complex, highly regulated environment. This position plays a critical role in delivering infrastructure and engineering programmes, ensuring robust governance, technical excellence, and alignment with organisational standards. You will act as the focal point for your team, providing leadership, direction, and technical oversight while ensuring delivery against programme objectives in a safe, secure, and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a technical team to deliver programme and individual objectives Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering specialism Oversee and contribute to design reviews, ensuring solutions meet governance and quality standards...

Job Title: Lead Tax Manager Location: Hybrid can be based anywhere in the UK, with % attendance at a local office London, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Reading and York (team locations include York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise across the Group, covering the organisation and its Arm s Length Bodies. The post holder acts as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance across the Group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and...

Role: Mechanical Project Engineer - Water Projects - Waste Water Location: Sussex & Kent Duration: 6 month + extension Rate: £400 a day My client is one of the UK's leading MEICA & Civil Engineering contractors within the Water sector and are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team on a contract basis working on various water projects for their AMP8 contracts. Responsibilities include: Outline engineering from inception to completion of schemes utilising in-house resources, site installation and construction personnel The timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget Liaise with client's engineering and operations staff to ensure KPI's are met or exceeded within budget constraints Attend internal and external review and progress meetings Attend site visits/meetings. Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions Prepare estimates and quotations Cradle to Grave...