Total 154 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Exeter, South West, EX2 7HQ

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.

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JOB TITLE: Senior Manager - Investment Accounting & Operations
SALARY: £93,908 - £110,480
LOCATION(S): Bristol, Edinburgh or Leeds
HOURS: Full Time
WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.

About this opportunity:

Are you ready to make a difference in a leading UK-based financial services group?

Our Investment Accounting & Operations team plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our investment services. We manage and oversee investment accounting, making sure everything's accurate and compliant. Our team collaborates with various departments to streamline investment operations and improve efficiency. We're all about automating processes to make things run smoother and faster. Plus, we provide excellent customer service, resolving inquiries quickly and effectively.

As a qualified accountant or with experience in investment accounting and operations you will be pivotal in our role to oversee and report on over £160bn of assets. In essence, you'll be:

• Leading, managing and supporting the career development of a team

• Automating and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency

• Providing exceptional customer service to resolve enquiries efficiently

• Managing and overseeing investment accounting activity, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Analysing financial data and market trends to support with decision-making

About us:

From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need:

We'll be looking for a qualified accountant or significant experience with investment accounting and operations, alongside experience in:

• Leadership of a team

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.

• Proficiency in automating and streamlining processes.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About working for us:

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability, you can also apply via our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Through the DCS, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability, whose application meets the minimum criteria for the advertised job role.

We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual performance-related bonus

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Apply today:

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more.

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