Job title:          Practice Accountant

Salary:             Dependent on experience 

Location:         Taunton

Reporting to: Practice Principal

Hours:             Full Time/Part Time (Hybrid working)

Our Client

Our client is a successful Taunton based accountancy practice. They specialise in owner managed businesses with the majority being in the farming industry.

They are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Practice Accountant, someone who has enjoyed an accountancy practice career to date and will thrive off the opportunity to deliver a range of services to a varied and rewarding client portfolio.

The role offers the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a small, trusting team and would relish the responsibility and freedom of a less rules-based environment.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you’re just returning to work and need additional training and support to bring you back up to speed then we’d still like to hear from you.  

Practice Accountant – The Role

This is an exciting role for a qualified or part qualified Practice Accountant who would enjoy the benefits and flexibilities of working in a small, friendly, highly motivated team environment.

As Practice Accountant the role will include: 

• Preparation of accounts and corresponding tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies;
• The use and interpretation of accounts to add value for clients;
• Assisting with ad hoc commercial, financial and tax advisory projects;
• Preparation and use of budgets, cashflows and management accounts;
• Provision of software support to clients;
• Maintaining technical knowledge in all relevant areas.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a motivated and friendly accountant with experience of working in a similar role.

Requirements for Practice Accountant include:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/AAT);
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience;
• Cloud based accounting experience desirable;
• An inquiring analytical mind and ability to work under own initiative;
• Confidence to communicate effectively with clients and the team;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.  

1. Are you a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/AAT)?  

2. Have you worked in an accountancy practice?    

3. Do you have experience in the farming industry?
4. Have you prepared annual accounts and corresponding tax returns?
5. Have you prepared cash flow forecasts? 

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Job title:          Head of Finance

Salary:             £60k - £70k

Location:         Somerset

Reporting to: MD

Hours:             Full Time (flexible working possible)

Our Client

Our client is a well-established B2B SME based in Somerset.

They are looking to recruit a hands-on and insightful Head of Finance to support the MD and Senior Leadership Team in providing timely and accurate financial information to assist with decision making.

For the right individual this could be an opportunity to develop into the role of Finance Director as the business grows.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you’re just returning to work and need to work flexibly then we’d like to hear from you. 

Head of Finance - The Role

As Head of Finance, you will report to the MD and work closely with the management of the parent company. The successful candidate will be a key member of the SLT and the number 1 in finance.

This is a full-time role which requires experience of running and managing a small finance team with a broad range of responsibilities which include:

• Responsibility for all finance activities and processes;
• Preparation of the monthly management accounts pack;
• Presenting monthly results to the Board;
• Monitoring cash and preparing cash flow forecasts;
• Monitoring WIP by project to ensure accurate recording of costs and revenues;
• Producing & monitoring forecasts and budgets;
• Development of finance routines to improve accuracy and efficiencies;
• Overseeing the payroll calculations and processing in a timely manner;
• Analysing financial data and developing reporting metrics;  
• Performing monthly control account reconciliations;
• Preparation of VAT and P11Ds;
• Contributing to the Company’s decision-making process and challenge the SLT to improve the business;
• Management and development of a small finance team;
• Contributing to the development of business strategy and customer pricing;
• Cash/debt management and collection;
• Preparation of Statutory Accounts and tax returns along with advisors;
• Liaising with shareholders, external accountants and HMRC; 
• Compliance with UK GAAP.

The Successful Applicant

As Head of Finance, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience of managing a finance department and in developing financial controls, processes and reporting, ideally in a construction or engineering environment.

Requirements include: 

• Preferred ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant (QBE also considered);
• A good understanding of project accounting and WIP;
• An inquiring analytical mind with strong Excel and Microsoft product skills;
• Demonstrable experience implementing financial controls, processes and reporting;
• Good business acumen and diplomacy skills, with convincing communication skills and engaging personal style;  
• Demonstrable leadership skills to mentor and support the finance team members;  
• Ability to work effectively at speed and under pressure of deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail;
• Sage 200 experience desirable.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.  

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)?  

2. Have you acted as a number one in a finance department of a high-growth SME? 

3. Do you have construction or engineering experience? 

4. Do you have Sage 200 experience? 

5. Do you have experience of preparing VAT returns? 

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Job title:          Investment Manager

Salary:             £55k -£60k

Location:         Bristol (hybrid working possible)

Reporting to: Finance Director

Hours:             Full Time/Part Time (minimum 4 days)

Our Client

Our client is a leading place-based impact investor based in central Bristol.

They are looking for a confident and ambitious Investment Manager with excellent knowledge of appraising different business models to come and join their small team.  

Investment Manager – The Role

You will be responsible for developing, evaluating and managing investment opportunities to drive social change in the local community.  You’ll also need to be an effective communicator and people-person as you will be interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders including investees, board members, commercial lenders, and investors. 

As Investment Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Developing financial models to create scenario analysis for existing investments;
• Monitor financial performance, repayments and recoveries across the investment portfolio;
• Reporting key performance information to Investment Committees;
• Critically appraising potential investments having regard to assumptions and associated risks;
• Support completion of transactions through due diligence and related credit analysis;
• Assisting Finance Director with borrowing arrangements and treasury;
• Assist with business plans, management accounts, budgets and cashflow forecasts.

The Successful Applicant

As Investment Manager you will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with experience in audit, corporate finance, business partnering or FP&A.

You will be motivated to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and both eager and determined to solve problems in the face of competing challenges.

Key attributes include:

• Strong financial modelling skills;
• Ability to assess investment opportunities, including risk and return measures;
• Property experience desirable;
• A passion for improving social, environmental, and economic development;
• Excellent understanding of P&L’s, cash flows and different business models;
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify opportunities and risks;
• Self-starter with can do attitude who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment;
• SME or corporate finance experience desirable;
• Well organised and excellent attention to detail.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.  

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)?  

2. Do you have property experience?    

3. Do you have an understanding of corporate finance?
4. Do you have strong financial modelling skills?
5. Have you maintained an investment portfolio? 

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Job title:          Financial Controller

Package:         £60-£70k

Location:         Bristol – City Centre (hybrid working with 2/3 days in office)

Reporting to:  FD

Job type:         Full time

Our Client 

Our client is a high growth consultancy SME.

With a small, friendly team based in Bristol, they are looking to recruit an insightful and diligent Financial Controller who will manage the finance department and provide financial information to assist with their future growth.   The successful candidate will be an integral part of the management team and will work across the business to help improve the way they operate and drive efficiencies. 

Financial Controller - The Role 

As Financial Controller you will play a central role overseeing the financial processes and assisting the SLT with strategic decision making.

You will be required to get into the detail, whilst also being a confident communicator and comfortable presenting financial data.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Ability to provide sound financial and commercial management, including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management; 
• Developing appropriate accounting procedures and policies;
• Preparing the monthly accounts providing insightful variance and profitability analysis; 
• Develop systems to improve reporting requirements;  
• Managing and supporting members of the finance team;   
• Managing the payroll and VAT function;  
• Liaise with external accountant and tax advisers;
• Ensure all statutory financial compliance requirements are met;   
• Assist with financial input into tender documents;
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects.  

The Successful Applicant 

As Financial Controller you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who has experience of working in or with fast growing SME’s.   

Ideally you will demonstrate: 

• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels;  
• Experience of managing cash and preparing cash flows; 
• Working knowledge of Xero desirable; 
• Strong analytical, presentation and Excel skills; 
• Excellent communication skills;  
• Commercial acumen;  
• A pragmatic, self-motivated and proactive mindset. 

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application. 

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)? 
2. Have you acted as a financial controller in a finance department of a high-growth SME?
3. Do you have experience working in a consultancy SME?
4. Do you have experience of developing systems and improving reporting?
5. Have you managed a small team?

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Job title:          Portfolio Analyst

Salary:             £50k -£55k

Location:         Bristol (hybrid working possible)

Reporting to: Finance Director

Hours:             Full Time/Part Time (minimum 4 days)

Our Client

Our client is a leading place-based impact investor based in central Bristol.

They are looking for a confident and ambitious Portfolio Analyst to support their plan to become a commercially sustainable driving force in the social, environmental, and economic development of the region.

Portfolio Analyst – The Role

You will focus on portfolio management of existing investments and the evaluation of future investment opportunities.

As Portfolio Analyst your responsibilities will include:

• Review the current investment portfolio and make recommendations;
• Monitor investments to ensure they achieve financial and impact targets;
• Maintain and monitor loan repayment schedules;
• Manage loss forecasts and provisions;
• Produce and deliver quarterly performance and investor reports;
• Assist with securing borrowing and management of multiple funds and debt instruments;
• Develop and maintain financial models to appraise investment opportunities;
• Assist with business plans, management accounts, budgets and cashflow forecasts;
• Researching industry sectors and comparable deals.

The Successful Applicant

As Portfolio Analyst you are likely to be a recently qualified accountant with an interest in corporate finance, looking to make a move out of practice or industry into a more commercial role. You will be motivated by social change and determined to solve problems in the face of competing challenges.

Key attributes include:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA);
• Strong excel skills and an interest in improving your financial modelling skills;
• Strong financial, analytical and research skills;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Good understanding of Balance Sheets, P&L’s and Cash Flows;
• Self-starter with can do attitude;
• Well organised and excellent attention to detail;
• SME or corporate finance experience desirable;
• Property experience desirable.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.  

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)?

2. Have you reviewed management accounts?    

3. Do you have property experience?
4. Do you have an understanding of corporate finance?
5. Do you have experience of appraising investment opportunities? 

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