Main Responsibilities: * Analyse monthly management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. * Develop and maintain a rolling 3-year budget for the organisation, incorporating financial forecasts, strategic initiatives, and risk assessments. * Work closely with the DCFO/CFO and finance team to provide financial support and guidance to the Trust's academies and partner organisations. * Lead the annual budgeting process by collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to collect, analyse, and consolidate financial data. * Monitor and evaluate financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, variances, and areas of improvement. * Prepare and deliver financial reports and presentations for senior leaders, the governing body, and external stakeholders as required. * Support the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. * Conduct

Main Responsibilities: * Analyse monthly management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. * Develop and maintain a rolling 3-year budget for the organisation, incorporating financial forecasts, strategic initiatives, and risk assessments. * Work closely with the DCFO/CFO and finance team to

Your new company You will work for a leading organisation in its sector. The FP&A Analyst role is a full-time and permanent role. Your new role The FP&A Analyst role encompasses traditional FP&A responsibilities (such as supporting analysis and reporting of the Company's performance, key parts in budgeting and presentations for high level stakeholders), it is also unique in providing key s pport to the new and evolving ESG department, helping to design, embed, and execute new processes, working closely and with the guidance of senior employees. What you'll need to succeed * You will be part qualified or actively studying towards an accountancy qualification. * You will have experience within a similar role. * Excellent data analysis skills. * Intermediate Excel user. * What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, and be able to work on a hybrid basis (2 days in office per week). 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,

Your new company You will work for a leading organisation in its sector. The FP&A Analyst role is a full-time and permanent role. Your new role The FP&A Analyst role encompasses traditional FP&A responsibilities (such as supporting analysis and reporting of the Company's performance, key parts in budgeting and presentations for high level stakeholders), it is also unique in providing key s

*Hot New Vacancy: Seeking to Begin Your Career? Interviewing ASAP!!* Do you enjoy working with numbers, data, deadlines and analysis? Are you looking for an opportunity to build your career – with training, qualifications and progression prospects? Can you access offices in central Tunbridge Wells on a Mon-Fri basis? If yes…. Then…. Apply now to avoid missing out! This is fantastic and rare opportunity for someone looking to start a long-term professional career – joining a supportive employer with a track record of internal promotions! Could be an ideal first or second professional role! Established for >25 years, this is an industry leading company with exciting future growth plans. Expanding their team, they seek to recruit and train a new team member who will have opportunity to work with and learn from established industry professionals in a fantastic industry sector. Day to day, with full training, you will learn to manage key financial processes from start to completion; managing deadlines, conducting financial research and producing rep

*Hot New Vacancy: Seeking to Begin Your Career? Interviewing ASAP!!* Do you enjoy working with numbers, data, deadlines and analysis? Are you looking for an opportunity to build your career – with training, qualifications and progression prospects? Can you access offices in central Tunbridge Wells on a Mon-Fri basis? If yes…. Then…. Apply now to avoid missing out! This is

Finance Assistant | Medway | £24-28K We are exclusively working with our client who are looking to add a finance assistant to their growing team. They are a company that prides themselves on having a fantastic company culture and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join them in their relaxed office. The role is very well rounded and our client is looking for the successful candidate o grow with them and to play a key role in the companies growth over the next few years. Key responsibilities include: • Processing purchase invoices • Raising sales invoices • Allocating receipts & payments • Credit control duties • Assisting in the audit process • Supporting the wider finance team and implementing improvements • Supporting the budgeting process Candidate profile: • Experience working as a Finance Assistant • Great communication skills • AAT Studier, Qualified or QBE • PL & SL Experience • Ability work well on your own as well as in a team.

Finance Assistant | Medway | £24-28K We are exclusively working with our client who are looking to add a finance assistant to their growing team. They are a company that prides themselves on having a fantastic company culture and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join them in their relaxed office. The role is very well rounded and our client is looking for the successful candidate

Accounts Assistant | Gillingham | £28k - £30k An opportunity for a full time Accounts Assistant has arisen to support our clients Finance team in Sales and Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. The role is based in Gillingham, Kent. 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Responsibilities and Activities: • Raising the following in the Finance System:  New Project details  Contract Sales Orders  Application for Payments  Contract Sales Invoices  Purchase Orders  Purchase Invoices and checking there validity against the Purchase Order  Sundry Sales Invoices • Credit notes • Creating new Customer and Vendors in the Finance System • Running debtor reporting • Bank reconciliations • Processing Credit Card expenses and ensuring all relevant receipts have been provided • Preparing and issuing statements as necessary • Maintaining credit control operations in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to ensure swift resolution of any required actions • Reconciliation of supplier statements • Running a

Accounts Assistant | Gillingham | £28k - £30k An opportunity for a full time Accounts Assistant has arisen to support our clients Finance team in Sales and Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. The role is based in Gillingham, Kent. 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Responsibilities and Activities: • Raising the following in the Finance System:  New Project

Payroll Administrator | Gillingham | £28k - £30k An opportunity for a full time Payroll Administrator has arisen to support our clients Finance team in processing both weekly and monthly payrolls. Responsibilities and Activities: • Processing of company payrolls, ensuring accurate calculations of all payments and deductions. • Checking and processing timesheets for accuracy and com leteness. • Ensuring all relevant payments are made according to set timescales, to both employees and other appropriate entities. • Payroll reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations. • Completion of necessary payroll month end reconciliations. • Processing the company pension schemes according to auto enrolment legislation and ensuring accurate submissions within the deadlines. • Processing payroll year end reporting according to relevant legislation and within deadlines as set by internal and external (e.g. HMRC) requirements. • Preparing and issuing all relevant periodic or occasional payroll documentation such as P60’s and P11D’s according to HMRC or othe

Payroll Administrator | Gillingham | £28k - £30k An opportunity for a full time Payroll Administrator has arisen to support our clients Finance team in processing both weekly and monthly payrolls. Responsibilities and Activities: • Processing of company payrolls, ensuring accurate calculations of all payments and deductions. • Checking and processing timesheets for accuracy and com

Management Accountant - Canterbury Status: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum DoE Your new company A reputable organisation is seeking a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner to join their team in Canterbury. This role offers hybrid working opportunities and is a permanent, full-time position. Your new role * Oversight of month-end procedures a d preparation of monthly management accounts. * Preparing accruals/prepayments. * Acting as a line manager to a Finance Assistant. * Conducting control account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts. * Assisting budget managers with finance business partnering, including reviewing budgeted expenditure and income. * Quality checking VAT returns. What you'll need to succeed * Be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA. * Have a good standard of secondary education, including a minimum of grade C in Maths and English GCSEs. * Possess a general understanding of finance and ledger work. * Be analytical with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Management Accountant - Canterbury Status: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum DoE Your new company A reputable organisation is seeking a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner to join their team in Canterbury. This role offers hybrid working opportunities and is a permanent, full-time position. Your new role * Oversight of month-end procedures a

Accounts Assistant Hybrid Efficiency and quality information is paramount, from accurate coding, VAT compliance and excellent descriptions. A quality service in the Accounts Payable function enables the wider business to collate and analyse data quickly and easily. You'll be on the front line protecting the business from fraud and error, alert to scams and fraudsters Key Responsibili ies: * Ensure all supplier invoices are returned in a timely manner for processing. * Review supplier invoices for any non-standard VAT rates and confirm processing required with the Accounts Payable Supervisor. * Process supplier invoices * Check supplier statements to the purchase ledger records and follow up any missing supplier invoices. * Filing statements and supplier invoices. * Deal with a variety of supplier queries in a professional and timely manner. * Review AP mailbox and ensure all supplier queries are dealt with effectively. * Raising faster payment documentation as directed by the Accounts Payable Supervisor * Develop a though understanding of the risks of fraud an

Accounts Assistant Hybrid Efficiency and quality information is paramount, from accurate coding, VAT compliance and excellent descriptions. A quality service in the Accounts Payable function enables the wider business to collate and analyse data quickly and easily. You'll be on the front line protecting the business from fraud and error, alert to scams and fraudsters Key Responsibili

Your new company I'm working with a leading organisation based in Maidstone, dedicated to providing exceptional services. Established over 40 years ago, the organisation works globally and has a large client base. Due to a transformation programme, they are looking to recruit someone into their payroll team. Your new role As a Payroll Officer, you will play a crucial role in the payroll team ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. You will verify and approve calculations, collaborate with the payroll team, and handle technical enquiries efficiently. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining compliance with statutory legislation and organisational policies. What you'll need to succeed * Expertise knowledge of payroll techniques and procedures. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying payroll calculations. * Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. * The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. * Proactive approach to reviewing and improving payroll processes. * Experience with payroll softw

Your new company I'm working with a leading organisation based in Maidstone, dedicated to providing exceptional services. Established over 40 years ago, the organisation works globally and has a large client base. Due to a transformation programme, they are looking to recruit someone into their payroll team. Your new role As a Payroll Officer, you will play a crucial role in the payroll team

Senior Finance Manager | East Kent | £55k - £60k A highly successful, privately owned international business with ambitious plans for growth, require an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join them as their finance team grows in this newly created role. This role is based in East Kent and currently operate 5 days a week in the office. You will play a key role in maintaining all the ke elements of the finance function, ensuring the team maintains good processes and practices, meeting deadlines and delivering the required financial reports for the business. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, including completing all balance sheet reconciliations. • Prepare month-end journals for tax, prepayments, accrued income, and accrued expenditure. • Provide commentary on actuals and budget variances for review. • Take ownership of HMRC, VAT and company audit • Assisting all areas of the wider business with ad-hoc financial support The ideal candidate: • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or candidates qualified by ex

Senior Finance Manager | East Kent | £55k - £60k A highly successful, privately owned international business with ambitious plans for growth, require an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join them as their finance team grows in this newly created role. This role is based in East Kent and currently operate 5 days a week in the office. You will play a key role in maintaining all the ke

Your new role * Providing professional management accounting services, including direct support to the business planning and budget setting process * Production of monthly management accounts * Quarterly forecasts * Liaising with Senior Managers and budget holders to review monthly management accounts * Working closely with HR business partners to ensure effective control over staffin budget What you'll need to succeed * Ideally qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) * Experience within a similar role, producing monthly management accounts * Business Partnering experience What you'll get in return * £44,000 - £54,000 per annum + benefits * Hybrid working (2 days in office per week) 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 on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitmen

Your new role * Providing professional management accounting services, including direct support to the business planning and budget setting process * Production of monthly management accounts * Quarterly forecasts * Liaising with Senior Managers and budget holders to review monthly management accounts * Working closely with HR business partners to ensure effective control over staffin

Your new company You will be joining a multinational engineering and consultancy business, with a reputation for excellence. They are an employer of choice, having won awards for being one of LinkedIn's top places to work. You will be joining a team of 4 within project accounting, working on a mostly remote basis. The company pride themselves on their ESG policy and sustainable projects. You new role You will be joining on an initial 12 month contract, with a strong chance of being made permanent. You will be working on both sides of the ledger, for a select group of clients. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: * Posting invoices onto the finance system (JD Edwards) * Preparing sales invoices, applications for payment and credit notes and associated supporting documentation * Liaising with Project Managers to ensure that all invoicing is completed within required timescales * Working closely with Project Managers, and the Cash Collections team to ensure timely resolution of billing queries and collection of cash * Supporting correct allocatio

Your new company You will be joining a multinational engineering and consultancy business, with a reputation for excellence. They are an employer of choice, having won awards for being one of LinkedIn's top places to work. You will be joining a team of 4 within project accounting, working on a mostly remote basis. The company pride themselves on their ESG policy and sustainable projects. You

Your new company You will work for an exciting and growing organisation. This Finance Manager role is a hands-on role delivering high quality accounts payable, accoutns receivable, credit control, expenses, and banking services. Your new role * Lead, manage, develop and mentor the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Banking team. * Manage the accounts payable function. * Manag the accounts receivable and credit control functions. * Manage the banking function. * Ensure that business units operate within the financial and business operating parameters in relation to approval routes and spend limits. What you'll need to succeed * Paying circa £40,000 per annum. * Hybrid working options available. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. 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 on your career. Hays Spe

Your new company You will work for an exciting and growing organisation. This Finance Manager role is a hands-on role delivering high quality accounts payable, accoutns receivable, credit control, expenses, and banking services. Your new role * Lead, manage, develop and mentor the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Banking team. * Manage the accounts payable function. * Manag

Your new company You will work for a progressive organisation based in Maidstone, Kent. The Accounts Assistant is an exciting role which will encompass general accounting principles, and allow for growth. Your new role To be responsible for ensuring the collection of monies from clients within the Company's agreed credit period, whilst maintaining good relationships with those clients and wit insurers. Reconciliation of insurer and all other supplier accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring settlement of agreed items, as per Terms of Business. * Daily posting of receipts and payments, including daily maintenance and balancing of the cash book, reconciling payments with unpaid invoice records and daily banking into the client\'s accounts. * Reconciliation of bank accounts with cashbooks on a monthly basis * Ensure all month-end routines are strictly adhered to, in particular, settlement of insurers' accounts within the applicable individual terms of credit * Assist in the running of month-end procedures * To operate the credit control function, in conjunction with co

Your new company You will work for a progressive organisation based in Maidstone, Kent. The Accounts Assistant is an exciting role which will encompass general accounting principles, and allow for growth. Your new role To be responsible for ensuring the collection of monies from clients within the Company's agreed credit period, whilst maintaining good relationships with those clients and wit

Your new company Having been established for over 200 hundred years, this leading firm of accountants provides a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services to a range of clients in a number of different industry sectors. Your new role Your role will be to lead a team of auditors and to manage audits from planning to completion for a range of our clients. You will be responsible for leading and training Audit Juniors and reviewing their work, and you will also work closely with managers and partners with running their portfolios to ensure all files are technically compliant. You will also have exposure to compiling accounts as well as corporate tax returns. What you\'ll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) or part-qualified but with proven audit experience. You will have excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and have excellent client-face skills. What you\'ll get in return Excellent career development opportunities Hybrid and flexible working options 25 days holiday + bank holidays Contributory pens

Your new company Having been established for over 200 hundred years, this leading firm of accountants provides a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services to a range of clients in a number of different industry sectors. Your new role Your role will be to lead a team of auditors and to manage audits from planning to completion for a range of our clients. You will be

Your new company You will work within the education sector and be responsible for assisting with the efficient operation of the School\'s finances, ensuring accurate and timely information is processed and made available to colleagues across the School. Your new role * Recording and processing the daily banking transactions, BACS payments, and online banking transactions. * Monthly re onciliations of bank accounts. * Cash handling duties including petty cash requests in both sterling and foreign currencies. * Developing and implementing processes to move towards a cashless environment. * Reconciliation of control accounts at month-end to support monthly management accounts. * Processing monthly journals including the calculation and recording of deferred income, accruals, and prepayments. What you\'ll need to succeed * Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, transactional finance, and detailed reconciliation work. * Good IT skills. * Experience within a similar role. What you\'ll get in return * £31,000 - £34,000 per annum * Benefits p

Your new company You will work within the education sector and be responsible for assisting with the efficient operation of the School\'s finances, ensuring accurate and timely information is processed and made available to colleagues across the School. Your new role * Recording and processing the daily banking transactions, BACS payments, and online banking transactions. * Monthly re

Your new company Having been established for over 200 hundred years, this leading firm of accountants provides a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services to a range of clients in a number of different industry sectors. Your new role As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for running a portfolio of charity clients, including Independent Examinations and chari y accounts. Your other key responsibilities will include: Manage and develop a client portfolio, ensuring the maximising of client advocacy & fee levels of your own portfolio, ensuring proactive contact at key times (e.g. timetable planning). Oversee the professional development of audit team members and provide regular feedback to all audit team members. Act as a key point of contact for charity audit and assurance clients, to maximise delivered work. Return phone calls and written correspondence to all of the above within the required deadline and ensure promises are kept. Ensure all client hygiene factors are in place and monitored. You will assist the partners with running their

Your new company Having been established for over 200 hundred years, this leading firm of accountants provides a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services to a range of clients in a number of different industry sectors. Your new role As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for running a portfolio of charity clients, including Independent Examinations and chari

Your new company Having been established for over 200 hundred years, this leading firm of accountants provides a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services to a range of clients in a number of different industry sectors. Your new role As the Audit Manager, you will manage specific audit clients, providing high quality client service experience. Duties will include anaging and ensuring the smooth running of the audit team Attending/leading planning and wrap up meetings Reviewing audit files of every complexity Communicating audit issues to the client and audit partner as identified Dealing with technical enquiries from clients and other firm members Assisting clients with one-off assignments Demonstrating initiative and judgement and identifying cross-selling opportunities Gaining new work from existing and new clients where possible What you\'ll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) or qualified but with proven audit and managerial experience. You will have excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and h

Your new company Having been established for over 200 hundred years, this leading firm of accountants provides a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services to a range of clients in a number of different industry sectors. Your new role As the Audit Manager, you will manage specific audit clients, providing high quality client service experience. Duties will include

Your new company Having been established for over 200 hundred years, this leading firm of accountants provides a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services to a range of clients in a number of different industry sectors. Your new role As the Audit Manager, you will manage specific audit clients, providing high quality client service experience. Duties will include anaging and ensuring the smooth running of the audit team Attending/leading planning and wrap up meetings Reviewing audit files of every complexity Communicating audit issues to the client and audit partner as identified Dealing with technical enquiries from clients and other firm members Assisting clients with one-off assignments Demonstrating initiative and judgement and identifying cross-selling opportunities Gaining new work from existing and new clients where possible What you\'ll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) or qualified but with proven audit and managerial experience. You will have excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and

Your new company Having been established for over 200 hundred years, this leading firm of accountants provides a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services to a range of clients in a number of different industry sectors. Your new role As the Audit Manager, you will manage specific audit clients, providing high quality client service experience. Duties will include

Accounts and Payroll Assistant Job type: Permanent, Full time Location: Maidstone, Kent Environment: Fully onsite Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE Your new company: Join a respected public sector organisation in Maidstone, dedicated to serving the community with integrity and excellence. Our client is known for their commitment to public service and offers a stable and supportive work nvironment where your contributions make a real difference. Your new role: As an Accounts Assistant, you will be an integral part of the finance team, managing end-to-end payroll processes with accuracy and compliance. Your duties will include processing payroll for all employees, ensuring adherence to public sector regulations, and maintaining precise payroll records. You will also support general accounting functions, including invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. What you'll need to succeed: * Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing. * Strong understanding of payroll legislation and public sector compliance. * Proficiency in accounting software

Accounts and Payroll Assistant Job type: Permanent, Full time Location: Maidstone, Kent Environment: Fully onsite Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE Your new company: Join a respected public sector organisation in Maidstone, dedicated to serving the community with integrity and excellence. Our client is known for their commitment to public service and offers a stable and supportive work