Total 29 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new company
Highly professional independent accountancy firm seeking to recruit a part-qualified or qualified accountant to join their audit team undertaking audit assignments for a varied client base alongside some accounts preparation work.

Your new role
Working with clients from a range of industries - mostly corporate businesses within the local midlands area, you will get involved in planning and delivery of audit assignments. You will liaise with clients to efficiently and professionally obtain relevant information to support the audit process and with colleagues at all levels to work as a team to achieve deadlines. Dependent upon your previous audit experience, you may lead audits, managing the work of juniors. If studying towards professional accountancy qualifications, you will be offered full study support to enable you to complete your exams.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be at least ACA or ACCA part qualified with audit experience gained in practice either within a large UK firm or within a regional/ independent UK practice. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a professional attitude and a good work ethic.

What you'll get in return
This is a firm that treat their staff well and who have a clear track record of internal promotion. You will have excellent opportunities to develop your career within a well-regarded, supportive accountancy firm.

What you need to do now


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Your new company

Hays are delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world's most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles, and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our client highly values each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness and contribution to shaping the future success of their business.

Your new role

You will be working as part of a team, performing several business-critical accounting services tasks for the UK and Ireland each day, including Payments, Cash Allocation and APAR. Reporting to the Accounting Services Manager, you will primarily support the team in respect of Claims Management Company (CMC) requests for data and information, ensuring that accurate and timely information is provided to internal teams.

• Timely response to emails regarding CMC information requests from internal teams
• The ability to work with multiple sources of data across multiple systems to extract the relevant information.
• Presentation of information and data in an accurate and understandable format, including to senior management
• Liaising with team members and multiple internal stakeholders to review existing processes and implement efficiencies.
• Create reporting and tracking of CMC information requests.
• You may also be required to complete other tasks as required by the Accounting Services Manager relating to Payments, Cash Allocation and APAR responsibilities.
• Investigation of PPI claims

What you'll need to succeed

• High level of numeracy and accuracy, including completing complex reconciliations
• Ability to analyze data and present to management.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and external partners at a range of levels, including senior management and stakeholders.
• Excellent Excel (i.e., Lookups, Pivot Tables, Graphs etc.), Word and PowerPoint skills are essential.
• Knowledge of SAS and SAP is desirable.
• Part-qualified accountant preferred but not essential i.e., AAT, ACCA, CIMA

What you'll get in return

We offer a competitive hourly wage plus an annual performance-related bonus. You will receive a generous annual leave up to 35 days, which is inclusive of bank holidays. There's free on-site parking available, and you'll have access to a subsidised restaurant. We offer hybrid working where employees split their time between working remotely (often from home) and working in the office.

Location: Farnborough

Assignment type: 12-month rolling contract.

Working environment: Hybrid after training period, 3 days in office, 2 days at home (After training period)

Hours per week: 37.5 per week

Pay type: £35K

What you need to do now

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Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Highly professional independent accountancy firm seeking to recruit a part-qualified or qualified accountant to join their audit team undertaking audit assignments for a varied client base alongside some accounts preparation work.

Your new role
Working with clients from a range of industries - mostly corporate businesses within the local midlands area, you will get involved in planning and delivery of audit assignments. You will liaise with clients to efficiently and professionally obtain relevant information to support the audit process and with colleagues at all levels to work as a team to achieve deadlines. Dependent upon your previous audit experience, you may lead audits, managing the work of juniors. If studying towards professional accountancy qualifications, you will be offered full study support to enable you to complete your exams.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be at least ACA or ACCA part qualified with audit experience gained in practice either within a large UK firm or within a regional/ independent UK practice. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a professional attitude and a good work ethic.

What you'll get in return
This is a firm that treat their staff well and who have a clear track record of internal promotion. You will have excellent opportunities to develop your career within a well-regarded, supportive accountancy firm.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
Leading National Accountancy firm with a growing Midlands team seeking to recruit within their Audit team in Birmingham at Audit Semi Senior/Senior level.
Great opportunity to join a progressive firm with approachable and supportive managers and a good focus on work-life balance.

Your new role
Working with direction and support from Audit Managers you will work with clients ranging from SMEs through to large groups supporting them with audit and accounting services.
The main focus of your role will be to work on a range of audit assignments from planning through to completion - reviewing financial statements, testing to identify risk and
accuracy and to ensure accounting standards are met. Some work will be undertaken at clients' premises, with some work completed remotely. As an Audit Semi Senior/Senior you will supervise more junior team members and may lead aspects of the audit as well as liaising with clients.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will possess prior experience in external audit either as part of your current practice role or as your main focus. You will possess excellent statutory accounts preparation experience, knowledge and experience of UK accounting standards and will be at least ACCA/ACA part qualified.
Additionally you will possess good communication skills and will be able to build rapport with clients and work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

What you'll get in return
If you are successful, you will benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, performance-related bonuses and flexible working.
If you are in the process of completing your exams full study support will be offered with salary increments given on passing exams and flexibility on when you sit exams.
Upon joining, a personalised plan will be put in place for the next steps in your career within the firm, so you know how you can progress.
You will be invited to attend regular office socials and will be part of a friendly, diverse and supportive team.

What you need to do now
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Your new company is a rapidly expanding Top 15 UK practice with a strong heritage in the Midlands. This is a new position available to support the growth plan in the regional team delivering great service to both existing and new clients. You will work directly as part of the regional leadership group and contribute fully to the strategic development of the team.


Your new role will be responsible for driving and delivering audit assignments, helping to support and mentor the growing team of staff and trainees. Be able to engage in local business development activities including pitching proposals to generate new client income. If not an existing RI, you will be supported towards attaining your RI status with the ability to sign-off accounts and audit reports.


What you'll need to succeed is a strong ambition and an energetic/enthusiastic approach to your leadership role.


What you'll get in return is a varied and fulfilling role with a clear route to partnership.
Flexible working options are available.

What you need to do now
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Qualified Accounts & Audit Senior vacancy with a very progressive firm based near Halesowen


Your new company
A prominent and popular independent firm - with a very open and supportive culture. Growing client base of loyal clients with a plan for continuous growth


Your new role
A great post-qualified opportunity and would ideally suit a candidate with the ambition to progress to Manager. You will help to support junior staff - leading on varied audit and accountancy assignments.


What you'll need to succeed
Organised and hard-working approach that will be rewarded with progression and great experience


What you'll get in return
One of the very best vacancies available in the local market at the moment


What you need to do now
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Your new company
Hays are delighted to partner with this regulator based in Birmingham, who are looking for an experienced Senior Audit Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role
As the Senior Audit Specialist, you will influence the practices and procedures of audit firms by offering specialised services to improve their audit quality. This is an exciting role within a growing team, with lots of scope to shape the services/programme provided, liaising directly with audit firms and senior stakeholders internally and externally.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Leading and performing the work on one or more existing programmes. These could include methodology reviews, reviewing audit files, organising round tables to help develop the customers' understanding of regulatory requirements.- Presenting to audit firms to provide feedback on the services delivered and share good practice.- Upskilling firms to audit PIEs, supporting the review of elements of their quality control systems and aspects of their compliance- Identifying and developing innovative ways to support audit firms- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the programme is operating as envisaged- Developing and managing both internal and external stakeholder relationships to maximise the success of the programme

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you will:
- Be a Qualified Accountant with extensive experience as an auditor
- Have experience of work in the audit regulatory sector, including audit firm inspection, supervision or quality control work.- Have experience of working at or with smaller audit firms, with a wide variety of audit engagements (various sizes and industries)
- Have experience of developing and implementing new services, operational processes and/or methods- Have excellent communication skills

What you'll get in return
- A competitive remuneration package
- Flexible and hybrid working

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Due to ongoing expansion within this thriving business, an opportunity has arisen within the Birmingham Audit Team at Audit Senior level. If you are an ambitious individual seeking to work for a successful accountancy firm demonstrating sustained growth and clear purpose, this could be a great career move for you.

Your new role
If successful, you will work within a well-established, well-resourced team and will split your time working both on client sites and in the firm's Central Birmingham offices. You will have the opportunity to get involved in audit assignments from start to finish for mainly corporate clients - which include OMBs from a range of industries and several large groups. As an Audit Senior, you will lead audits from planning through to completion, maintaining regular contact with senior staff and coordinating with Audit Associates to manage workload effectively. Alongside this, you will communicate effectively with clients to obtain information, manage deadlines and ensure excellent relationships are maintained.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you will be a qualified accountant (or you will be close to qualifying). You will possess UK Audit experience working with a breadth of clients from a range of industries. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, good accounting knowledge and a keen desire to develop your career within a growing firm.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to further develop your audit career within a firm who have exciting future plans and a clear intention to grow sustainably whilst ensuring the team are not over-burdened. On offer, highly competitive salaries, hybrid and flexible working patterns, positive culture, strong management structures and great staff development focus. Get in touch to find out more about joining this flourishing firm of accountants.

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Opportunity to join a successful independent firm with a solid client base of both small and large businesses.

Your new role
This role offers a mix of audit and accounts work for a varied client base which includes some interesting and sizeable businesses from various industries, including transport, property and manufacturing.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be part ACCA qualified, fully qualified or QBE and will possess experience gained of both audit and accounts preparation within a practice environment.

What you'll get in return
You will join a supportive and friendly firm offering a stable team, a long-standing client base and a quality approach to their work. There would be scope to take on more responsibility over time and, if required, study towards ACCA can be supported.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Award-winning accountancy firm with a personable team, good reputation and a professional approach are seeking to recruit at part-qualified level within their audit team. The firm have undergone significant growth over recent years and whilst the firm itself are Midlands based, their wider network allows for national and international connections and standards.


Your new role
Working with a mixture of clients including SME businesses, large corporate groups, charities and academies, you will be involved in all aspects of the audit process, from planning, through to testing and completion for sign off, by more senior members of the team. You will work to deadlines and will liaise with clients to obtain relevant information and build effective relationships.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be part-qualified ACA or ACCA with relevant audit experience working with clients of various sizes. You will have a good understanding of statutory accounts and will be able to manage your workload effectively.


What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity which offers plenty of scope for rapid progression to Audit Senior. You will join an award-winning firm with a lot to offer, including a competitive salary, a full study package and flexibility as to timescales on exam sittings, 25 days annual leave, comprehensive induction and training and other benefits which include a company discount scheme, and healthcare offering. In addition, you will join a friendly team led by approachable managers, directors and Partners. This is a firm who value a work-life balance.


What you need to do now
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Your new company
A leading global specialist manufacturer based in Fareham seeks an Accounting & Tax Manager to lead on accounts and internal controls on a permanent basis.


Your new role
Reporting to the deputy finance lead, you will be responsible for owning the preparation of the statutory financial statements under FRS102, acting as the primary contact for external auditors, managing all aspects of the statutory financial statements and year-end audit process.
You will oversee and contribute to accurate delivery of FI accounting entries for the monthly close process, including inter-company alignment. To ensure broader alignment, you will also liaise with the wider Finance team to deliver monthly reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and action as appropriate, culminating in the management of the quarterly consolidation, reporting to the group.
Additional duties will include:

* Driving the annual review and action plan of site adherence to group-mandated control processes.
* Partnering with HR to provide oversight of monthly cost control.
* Assisting credit control and company cash management.
* Working together with SAP key users to maintain, review and drive the evolution of accounting systems and control processes.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent QBE) with 2-5 years post-qualified experience.
You will be an exceptional relationship builder, managing internal customers and stakeholders with discretion. You will also hold thorough and up-to-date knowledge of accounting policies and procedures. You will have a structured and pragmatic approach to your role, be comfortable in fast-paced and changeable environments and have a natural self-improvement mindset. Experience of SAP is an added bonus.


What you'll get in return
Up to £60,000 pa plus benefits, on-site parking.


What you need to do now
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Your new company
Award-winning accountancy firm with a personable team, good reputation and a professional approach are seeking to recruit at part-qualified level within their audit team. The firm have undergone significant growth over recent years and whilst the firm itself are Midlands based, their wider network allows for national and international connections and standards.


Your new role
Working with a mixture of clients including SME businesses, large corporate groups, charities and academies, you will be involved in all aspects of the audit process, from planning, through to testing and completion for sign off, by more senior members of the team. You will work to deadlines and will liaise with clients to obtain relevant information and build effective relationships.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be part-qualified ACA or ACCA with relevant audit experience working with clients of various sizes. You will have a good understanding of statutory accounts and will be able to manage your workload effectively.


What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity which offers plenty of scope for rapid progression to Audit Senior. You will join an award-winning firm with a lot to offer, including a competitive salary, a full study package and flexibility as to timescales on exam sittings, 25 days annual leave, comprehensive induction and training and other benefits which include a company discount scheme, and healthcare offering. In addition, you will join a friendly team led by approachable managers, directors and Partners. This is a firm who value a work-life balance.


What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
Want to join an ambitious and rapidly growing accountancy firm offering clear career progression? This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Associate seeking a new challenge within a dynamic modern practice with a clear vision for the future at an exciting time in their development.

Your new role
Working within the Audit team, you will get involved in the audit process from start to finish gaining more experience and responsibility over time. You will benefit from ongoing training and support from qualified colleagues and will be offered full ACA/ ACCA study support via a recognised provider. Your day to day role will involve working with a wide range of clients - SME businesses, large corporate businesses and some not-for-profit organisations - supporting with the planning and execution of audit work.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have gained experience within an audit role in an accountancy firm and will be an ambitious and motivated individual keen to further your career. You will have ideally started studying towards professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA). Additionally, you will be a good communicator with a positive attitude and the ability to complete work to deadlines.

What you'll get in return
If you are successful, you will benefit from joining a sociable, supportive team. Full study support will be offered - with flexibility to enable you to take exams at your pace. To help your development you will spend time in the office and at client sites - there will be scope to work remotely on occasion and the firm have flexi-working in place. Most importantly you'll have room to grow, progress and flourish gaining great experience alongside your ACCA/ ACA studies.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A very popular regional firm enjoying excellent growth in their 'new' Birmingham office. Great culture with a positive working 'lifestyle'.

Your new role
You will join a growing audit team and lead on the management of key assignments. Helping support the development of junior staff and taking on new responsibilities for yourself.

What you'll need to succeed
You must be yourself, with an organised approach to work and the desire for future promotion.


What you'll get in return
You will be coached for accelerated promotion to Manager. Flexible working options are available.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Leading National Accountancy firm with a growing Midlands team seeking to recruit within their Audit team in Birmingham at Audit Semi Senior/Senior level.
Great opportunity to join a progressive firm with approachable and supportive managers and a good focus on work-life balance

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Your new role
Working with direction and support from Audit Managers you will work with clients ranging from SMEs through to large groups supporting them with audit and accounting services.
The main focus of your role will be to work on a range of audit assignments from planning through to completion - reviewing financial statements, testing to identify risk and
accuracy and to ensure accounting standards are met. Some work will be undertaken at clients' premises, with some work completed remotely. As an Audit Semi Senior/Senior you will supervise more junior team members and may lead aspects of the audit as well as liaising with clients.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will possess prior experience in external audit either as part of your current practice role or as your main focus. You will possess excellent statutory accounts preparation experience, knowledge and experience of UK accounting standards and will be at least ACCA/ACA part qualified.
Additionally you will possess good communication skills and will be able to build rapport with clients and work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

What you'll get in return
If you are successful, you will benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, performance-related bonuses and flexible working.
If you are in the process of completing your exams full study support will be offered with salary increments given on passing exams and flexibility on when you sit exams.
Upon joining, a personalised plan will be put in place for the next steps in your career within the firm, so you know how you can progress.
You will be invited to attend regular office socials and will be part of a friendly, diverse and supportive team.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk