About the Client

Our client is an established training organisation supporting local schools and approximately 300 employees. They offer a friendly, collaborative culture with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, development and working together as one team.

About the Job

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will provide hands-on HR leadership during a period of transition, supporting a small HR team and ensuring a high-quality service across the organisation. Duties will include:

• Leading, coaching and supporting the HR team.
• Advising managers on employee relations, absence, conduct and performance.
• Ensuring HR policies and processes remain compliant and effective.
• Supporting recruitment, engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Using HR data to support workforce decisions.
• Assisting with people projects and organisational change.
• Supporting the implementation of the new recruitment system.
• Ensuring a smooth handover to the permanent HR Manager.
• Coming from a School background is a bonus

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced, approachable HR Manager with strong employee relations and UK employment law knowledge. Previous team leadership experience is essential, with education or public-sector exposure advantageous. CIPD membership or an equivalent HR qualification would also be beneficial. A School Background a Bonus.

What You Will Receive in Return

A competitive daily rate, an 8 to 12 week assignment and hybrid working from Aldershot. You will join a supportive organisation where HR is valued and have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while providing stability and direction to an established team.

How to Proceed

If this super temporary HR Manager opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – 07825 502491 - please call only if you have previous HR management experience. You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!

** Interim HR Manager (School Background a Bonus) - Aldershot - Hybrid – 3 days office 2 days home - £200 – £250 per day | 8 to 12 weeks**

Wantage – 1-day WFH

£80,000-£85,000
 

About the Client

Our client is a prestigious organisation operating within the Automotive sector, with a substantial heritage and a strong focus on achieving exceptional levels of performance. Operating within a fast-paced, highly technical environment, the organisation brings together talented people across engineering, manufacturing and professional disciplines.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous HR Business Partnering experience, ideally gained within a technical, engineering or manufacturing environment. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is required, alongside strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills. You will be comfortable using people analytics to inform decisions, managing ambiguity and supporting organisational change within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary and performance-led environment.

About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Business Partner to work closely with leaders across technical areas of the organisation. You will translate operational priorities into practical people plans, helping leaders build capability, strengthen engagement and develop high-performing teams.

Working collaboratively across the wider People function, you will provide coaching, insight and constructive challenge while supporting workforce planning, talent, organisational development and employee relations.

Duties will include:

• Building trusted relationships with managers and leaders, providing practical and strategic People advice.
• Coaching managers to strengthen leadership capability and encourage a consistently high-performing culture.
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives and helping leaders turn feedback into meaningful actions.
• Identifying current and future skills requirements and developing workforce plans to address capability gaps.
• Partnering with Finance and Early Careers teams to support effective and commercially focused workforce planning.
• Supporting talent reviews, succession planning and capability development across technical teams.
• Working with learning and talent specialists to identify development requirements and improve employee retention.
• Using people analytics and commercial information to identify workforce risks, opportunities for cost optimisation and organisational design requirements.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition on talent mapping and resourcing strategies to build strong pipelines for critical and specialist roles.
• Supporting the effective delivery of performance reviews, objective setting and annual salary review processes.
• Using internal and external data to provide leaders with evidence-based recommendations and improve workforce decision-making.
• Working alongside Employee Relations specialists to support managers with a broad range of employee relations matters.
• Collaborating with specialist People teams to improve the employee experience and deliver effective, future-focused People solutions.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a high-profile organisation offering exposure to technically complex and commercially demanding areas of the business. The position provides the opportunity to work closely with leaders, influence the people agenda and further develop your HR Business Partnering career within a high-performance environment.

The benefits package includes:

• 26 days' annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance worth four times your annual salary.
• Income protection providing 70% of salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme telephone support.
• 24-hour on-site gym
• Subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking with access to EV charging points.
• Discounted Mercedes and EV car scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme, offering a tax-saving voucher of up to £7,500.
• Employee discounts
• Recognition vouchers redeemable with a range of high street retailers.
• Staff events and open days for employees, friends and family.

Please get in touch now if you are interested – Jodie.hayden@wademacdonald.com

Central London – 1-day WFH

£90,000-£100,000 + Bonus
 

About the Client

Our client is a prestigious organisation operating within the Automotive sector, with a substantial heritage and an ambitious strategy for future growth and performance. The organisation operates within a fast-paced, highly commercial and performance-led environment, bringing together specialist technical and professional teams.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an accomplished senior HR professional with extensive strategic business partnering experience in a complex commercial environment (Commercial, Marketing, IT, Procurement). A CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent, is required. You will bring strong commercial acumen alongside expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, transformation, change and talent management. Excellent stakeholder management, analytical capability and the confidence to influence and challenge senior leaders will be essential.

About the Job

This is a senior People partnering opportunity with responsibility for supporting multiple business areas and ensuring the people strategy closely reflects wider organisational priorities. Working alongside senior leadership and the wider People team, you will provide strategic advice across organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent, transformation and performance.

You will also provide leadership and guidance to other People Business Partners, helping to strengthen partnering capability and deliver a consistently high-quality service across the organisation.

Duties will include:

• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders, providing constructive challenge, coaching and strategic People advice.
• Developing workforce plans that identify future skills and capability requirements while balancing commercial priorities and investment.
• Supporting significant organisational change and transformation programmes from a people and culture perspective.
• Working closely with Employee Relations colleagues to navigate senior-level organisational changes and maintain positive employee relationships.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition and leadership teams on senior recruitment, succession pipelines and critical talent requirements.
• Supporting leaders with objective setting, performance management, annual reviews and reward processes.
• Leading talent and succession planning activity to strengthen leadership and specialist capability for the future.
• Using workforce, commercial and external market data to identify trends and inform evidence-based recommendations.
• Reviewing organisational structures and recommending changes that improve effectiveness and prepare teams for future requirements.
• Collaborating with specialist People teams across areas including talent, leadership, reward, employee relations and People services.
• Helping to develop a high-performance culture while ensuring the employee experience remains central to People decisions.
• Measuring the effectiveness and commercial value of People initiatives and transformation activity.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is an opportunity to join a high-profile organisation where performance, collaboration and professional development are strongly valued. You will have significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence major people and organisational decisions.

Alongside a competitive package, you will have access to an extensive benefits offering, including:

• 26 days' annual leave + BH
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension scheme with 4% employer and 4% employee contributions
• Life insurance worth four times your annual salary.
• Income protection providing 70% of salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Recognition vouchers redeemable with a range of high street retailers.
• Staff events and open days for employees, friends and family.

Please get in touch now if you are interested – Jodie.hayden@wademacdonald.com

About the Client

Our client is a highly established organisation with a large, highly skilled workforce operating in a fast-paced and performance-focused environment.

Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. They value collaboration and diversity while providing employees with an environment where they can develop their skills and contribute to shared success.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to take responsibility for a varied purchase ledger function. Working within the finance team, you will help ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls across invoice processing, reconciliations, payments and cash management.

Duties will include:

• Managing invoice processing across different currencies and business entities.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Handling supplier and internal finance queries through to resolution.
• Checking invoices against purchase orders, receipts and relevant approvals.
• Ensuring invoices without purchase orders have the correct authorisation.
• Producing and maintaining regular accounts payable reporting.
• Preparing weekly payment runs and accurately recording supplier payments.
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and investigating differences.
• Posting purchase ledger, foreign exchange and adjustment journals to the general ledger.
• Reconciling purchase ledger balances as part of the balance sheet process.
• Supporting the maintenance of short-term cash flow forecasts.
• Identifying opportunities to make accounts payable processes more efficient and effective.
• Providing wider finance support where required.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have solid purchase ledger experience, including three-way GRN matching and invoice approval processes, alongside strong Excel and general IT skills.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a high-performing organisation offering a competitive benefits package and a working environment that supports employee wellbeing and development. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, staff events, a subsidised onsite restaurant, car schemes, free parking and access to extensive green spaces.

About the Client

A very exciting media business employing a network of people across the UK and Ireland. They have a friendly, down-to-earth culture built around collaboration, openness and supporting one another.

About the Job

A varied HR Officer role supporting 4 business units and managers, c300 employees, across the UK and Ireland, with a particular focus on recruitment, day-to-day HR operations and full employee life cycle.

• Managing recruitment, onboarding and inductions.
• Providing practical HR advice to managers and employees.
• Supporting low to medium-level employee relations cases.
• Attending meetings and producing accurate notes and documentation.
• Supporting monthly payroll updates for around 250 employees.
• Supporting wider HR activities across the business.
• Occasional travel to other UK locations approximately once a month.

About the Successful Applicant

You'll have around three to five years' generalist HR experience, with good knowledge of recruitment, low level employee relations and HR administration. You'll be approachable, organised and comfortable building relationships at all levels. CIPD qualifications would be beneficial but aren't essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

Alongside a salary of £35,000–£40,000, you'll join a supportive and friendly HR team with plenty of variety in your role. Hybrid working will be available once you're established, with business travel fully expensed and excellent exposure across a multi-site organisation.

How to Proceed

If this super HR Officer opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – 07825 502491 - please call only if you have previous HR Officer experience. You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!

**  HR Officer – 12-Month Mat.Cover – Bracknell – Hybrid (3 days Office) - £35,000 – £40,000 + Excellent Benefits  **

Shepherd’s Bush (Hybrid – 1 day WFH)
£55,000 – £60,000 + 5k Travel allowance 

About the Client

A leading organisation in the hospitality sector, this company is known for delivering unforgettable customer experiences. With operations spanning multiple European markets, they operate in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.
They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and clients alike.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced HR Business Partner with a background in multi-site operations, in the Hospitality/Leisure/Retail background Strong influencing skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage change and build leadership capability are essential. CIPD qualification or equivalent is expected, with up-to-date knowledge across all HR disciplines including employee relations, L&D, and talent development.

About the Job

This is a high-profile HR Business Partner role supporting the UK & Ireland operations, working closely with Managers to embed a high-performing and people-driven culture. You will partner across functions to align people plans with commercial goals, champion talent pipelines, and support leadership development across the cinema estate. Reporting to the Head of HR

Duties will include:

• Partnering with area and cinema leaders to drive consistent service standards and employee lifecycle processes
• Managing performance initiatives including objective setting, regular reviews and targeted coaching
• Delivering operational excellence through compliance with HR policies and responsive support to day-to-day issues
• Leading talent development strategies and succession planning for critical cinema management roles
• Collaborating with Group HR on initiatives such as reward programmes, internal communications, and training rollout
• Acting as a trusted advisor on structure, headcount, and capability planning
• Championing employee engagement, recognition schemes and retention initiatives
• Delivering data-driven insight through dashboards, KPIs and continuous improvement plans

What You Will Receive in Return

Benefits include a strong pension scheme, enhanced holiday, and discounts on food and entertainment and a culture that supports wellbeing, career development, and inclusive values.

Jodie.hayden@wademacdonald.com

Location: Lakeside, Essex – Hybrid working available
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000

About the Client

Our client is a large, international organisation with a significant global presence and thousands of employees operating across numerous countries. The organisation offers the scale, opportunities and career potential associated with an established global business.

Their culture is rooted in collaboration, mutual support and empowering employees to shape their careers. They place importance on diversity, work-life balance, career development and making a positive contribution both within the workplace and wider community.

About the Job

This is a senior finance position taking responsibility for management accounting, financial control and the quality of financial reporting. Managing a team of four Management Accountants, you will ensure robust controls are maintained while partnering with FP&A, senior finance stakeholders and wider Group functions.

Duties will include:

• Taking ownership of month-end and quarter-end reporting, ensuring financial information is delivered accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Managing complex accounting areas, including provisions, exceptional expenditure and accruals, in accordance with relevant accounting requirements.
• Working closely with FP&A and senior finance leadership to review financial performance ahead of monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet, including oversight and approval of reconciliations.
• Strengthening the financial control framework and ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
• Managing cash flow forecasting and providing effective challenge around working capital and underlying assumptions.
• Coordinating the external audit process, including financial statements and technical accounting assessments.
• Liaising with Group Tax to support accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Reviewing regulatory submissions and supporting quarterly attestation requirements.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of four Management Accountants.
• Ensuring financial reporting complies with Group policies and applicable statutory requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline finance processes, strengthen controls and improve overall efficiency.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS, alongside experience of financial control and external audit processes. An established people manager, you will be comfortable leading finance professionals and influencing senior stakeholders. You will combine attention to detail with a collaborative approach, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively while continually looking for opportunities to improve processes.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a sizeable international organisation offering genuine scope to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The culture places emphasis on professional development, diversity, employee wellbeing and work-life balance, alongside opportunities to contribute to sustainability and volunteering initiatives.

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and adjustments to working hours, may also be available depending on the requirements of the position.

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute Senior FP&A Manager to join a growing and dynamic organisation in Oxford.

This highly visible role will provide strategic financial leadership and support decision-making across a large-scale operational division. Working closely with senior stakeholders and operational leaders, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and financial analysis while ensuring resources are aligned to strategic objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decision-making and delivering meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering

• Act as the lead finance contact for a major operational area.
• Provide financial leadership, strategic insight and commercial challenge to senior stakeholders.
• Support investment appraisals, business cases and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver financial modelling, scenario analysis and risk assessments.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the month-end management accounts process.
• Manage annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Produce insightful financial reports and variance analysis for leadership teams.
• Develop presentations that clearly communicate financial performance and future outlook.
• Maintain and enhance long-range financial models (5+ years).
• Build and improve driver-based forecasting models at project and programme level.
• Support finance system enhancements and automation initiatives.

About You

We are seeking a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or FP&A leadership role.
• Strong management accounting and financial planning expertise.
• Experience producing and presenting management information to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting capability.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Experience working with ERP and reporting systems (Oracle Fusion advantageous).
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable operating within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Background

Applications are welcomed from candidates who have operated within complex, fast-moving organisations and have experience supporting senior leadership teams through strategic planning, forecasting and commercial decision-making.

Location

The successful candidate will be based in Oxford or within a reasonable commuting distance. Relocation support may be considered for exceptional candidates.

If you are a commercially minded finance professional looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, partner with senior stakeholders and contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Client

This opportunity sits within a well-established organisation. With a large operational footprint and extensive change programmes underway, they are seeking a commercially astute accountant to support their ongoing transformation. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and stakeholders alike.

About the Job

As Project Accountant, you will take full responsibility for the financial management of a broad portfolio of change and capital projects, providing strategic financial support to senior stakeholders. You will act as the financial lead within cross-functional teams, ensuring projects remain aligned with financial objectives and compliance standards.

Duties will include:

• Partnering with Project Managers to embed finance into project delivery, offering guidance on budgets, forecasting and performance

• Challenging financial assumptions and supporting corrective actions to keep projects within scope and budget

• Developing robust business cases and ensuring accurate representation of financial risks and benefits

• Overseeing capital policy, budgeting, reporting and long-term financial planning

• Acting as financial lead for procurement activity and contract evaluation within project streams

• Leading financial discussions at governance boards and providing assurance to senior stakeholders

• Managing a project portfolio of up to 50 initiatives, valued at approximately £30m

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong experience in project and capital accounting. You’ll bring excellent business partnering skills, particularly in influencing senior stakeholders and providing clear, commercially driven financial insight. Strong Excel and systems knowledge is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex financial information with clarity and impact.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a high-profile organisation at the heart of public services, where your financial expertise will directly impact strategic outcomes. The organisation offers a supportive culture, excellent pension and generous annual leave, along with the opportunity to work on large-scale, meaningful projects that benefit the wider community.

Slough – 2 days WFH

£40,000-£45,000
 

About the Business

Join a large, established international organisation that provides customer experience, technology and business services to a diverse range of well-known clients. The business operates within a fast-paced, service-led environment, combining people, technology and operational expertise to deliver solutions for its customers. You will ideally come from a background of Hospitality, Retail or similar to a call centre.

The Role

• Act as a trusted HR Advisor to managers, providing practical, commercial and pragmatic HR advice.
• Manage a busy and varied Employee Relations caseload from initial advice through to resolution.
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance management cases.
• Lead and support investigations, formal meetings and complex employee matters.
• Provide advice around flexible working, family-related matters and other employee lifecycle issues.
• Manage and support Occupational Health referrals, guiding managers on recommendations, reasonable adjustments and next steps.
• Coach, mentor and guide managers, building their confidence and capability when dealing with people-related matters.
• Encourage managers to take greater ownership of their people responsibilities while providing appropriate HR support and challenge.
• Get involved with TUPE transfers, supporting the HR and people aspects of transfers and associated change.
• Support wider organisational change and transformation activity where required.
• Pull together regular and ad-hoc HR reports, people data and management information.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, risks and areas requiring action.
• Use data and insight to support conversations with managers and help drive better people decisions.
• Work closely with the wider HR team and key stakeholders across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, ER Advisor or in a similar generalist HR role.
• Strong, hands-on Employee Relations experience and confidence managing cases from start to finish.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and guiding managers through people-related matters.
• Confidence influencing and appropriately challenging managers and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Occupational Health referrals and recommendations.
• TUPE experience would be a real advantage, although candidates with some exposure and a desire to develop their TUPE knowledge will also be considered.
• Comfortable working with HR data, reports and people metrics.
• A data-driven and analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret information, identify trends and turn data into meaningful insight.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused and commercially aware approach.
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing competing priorities in a busy environment.

Why Join?

• A genuinely varied HR Advisor role with Employee Relations at its core.
• The opportunity to manage interesting and complex ER cases.
• Plenty of scope to coach and develop managers, rather than simply giving HR advice.
• Exposure to TUPE transfers and organisational change.
• Responsibility for HR reporting, data and people insights.
• The opportunity to develop your HR experience within a broad, hands-on position.
• 25 days holiday + BH – option to buy 5 days
• Life assurance x 4
• Flexible Enhanced Family Leave Pay 
• Exclusive Discounts & Offers
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing Support 

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys Employee Relations, developing managers and using data to make better people decisions, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch now! Jodie.hayden@wademacdonald.com

About the Client

Our client is a large, well-established organisation with a significant UK presence and international reach. You will be joining a collaborative environment where teamwork, learning and professional development are valued. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence, with a strong focus on inclusion, accountability and continuous improvement.

About the Job

This is a temporary, part-time Accounts Assistant opportunity within a busy finance team. The role provides varied exposure across transactional accounting, invoicing, reporting and financial analysis.

Duties will include:

• Managing supplier invoices from receipt through to coding and approval.
• Reviewing and ensuring costs are correctly assigned to customer accounts.
• Raising customer invoices for services and associated charges.
• Preparing additional invoices and credit notes where required.
• Managing weekly sales reporting and supporting related finance activities.
• Investigating and resolving supplier, customer and account queries.
• Maintaining financial schedules, reconciliations and supporting analysis.
• Helping to keep finance systems and accounting records accurate and up to date.
• Providing support and cover across the wider finance team when required.
• Contributing to improvements in finance processes and ways of working.
• Responding professionally to customer enquiries within expected service levels.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and administrative support.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous experience in a similar accounting role, including exposure to month-end activities, alongside strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. SAP or other large ERP system experience would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

This temporary, part-time opportunity offers the chance to join an established and supportive finance team while gaining broad exposure across accounting and financial administration. This role will offer more hours in the future and possibly go permanent.

Multiple Locations considered: Maidenhead / Merseyside or London (Hybrid) 3 days in the office
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Client

Our client is a growing organisation operating within the Technology sector, delivering complex projects across multiple service lines. They are investing heavily in their finance function to support continued growth and are looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to play a key role in strengthening financial control and reporting. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant to take ownership of project accounting across a varied portfolio of contracts. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will ensure the accuracy of project financial reporting, oversee revenue recognition, support month-end reporting and help develop robust financial processes as the business continues to expand.

Duties will include:

• Taking ownership of project revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and percentage of completion accounting.
• Managing work in progress (WIP), accrued and deferred income, contract assets and liabilities.
• Producing accurate monthly project financial reports and reconciling project ledgers to the general ledger.
• Preparing trading results through to gross margin for monthly management accounts.
• Overseeing project cost accounting, accruals, provisions and contract-related balances.
• Supporting month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Reviewing project performance alongside commercial teams and explaining financial movements.
• Managing intercompany project transactions and ensuring control accounts are reconciled.
• Supporting statutory reporting, year-end processes and external audit requirements.
• Developing and improving project accounting processes, controls and reporting.
• Working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve financial visibility.
• Supervising and developing Assistant Project Accountant(s).
• Driving improvements in financial systems, automation and reporting capability.
• Ensuring project data integrity from initial setup through to project completion.

About the Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with strong experience in project or contract accounting. You will have excellent knowledge of revenue recognition, WIP accounting and management reporting within a multi-entity environment. Strong Excel and ERP system skills are essential, alongside the confidence to challenge information, communicate clearly with stakeholders and continuously improve financial processes.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you will join a growing organisation where you can make a genuine impact on the development of the finance function. You'll benefit from a collaborative working environment, exposure to large-scale projects, excellent career development opportunities and the chance to shape project accounting processes as the business continues to grow. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are also on offer.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a large, global organisation with an extensive international presence and a well-established shared services function. The business offers the scale and complexity of a multinational environment, providing employees with exposure to colleagues and operations across numerous countries.

About the Job
Reporting to the EMEA Tax Manager, this Corporate Tax Accountant position will form part of a global team and provide broad exposure to corporate and international tax matters across multiple European jurisdictions. The role covers corporate tax compliance, tax provisioning, transfer pricing and developing international tax requirements, alongside supporting Finance and Operational stakeholders on tax-related matters.

Duties will include:

• Overseeing corporate tax compliance activities across EMEA, including tax payments, returns and liaison with external tax advisers.
• Supporting corporate tax audits and responding to tax compliance requirements across European jurisdictions.
• Reviewing intercompany transactions and associated accounting entries.
• Preparing fixed asset and capital allowance information and working with external advisers to optimise available claims.
• Coordinating quarterly and year-end tax provisioning across EMEA and monitoring effective tax rates.
• Reviewing tax calculations, reconciling tax-related balance sheet accounts and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Preparing tax disclosures for UK and overseas financial statements where required.
• Supporting transfer pricing compliance, including BEPS requirements and documentation in accordance with OECD and UK guidance.

About the Successful Applicant
You will ideally hold a degree in Tax or Accounting alongside an ATT, CTA or ACCA qualification. You should bring around three to five years of relevant corporate tax experience. Strong tax accounting knowledge, attention to detail, communication and organisational skills are important, alongside the confidence to work independently and collaborate effectively across international teams.

What You Will Receive in Return
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a sizeable international organisation, gaining exposure to a broad range of corporate and international tax matters across EMEA. You'll work alongside colleagues across multiple countries and have the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining home working with three days per week in the Bracknell office. You'll also benefit from a bonus scheme, life assurance, private healthcare and pension scheme, alongside the stability of a permanent role and opportunities to develop within a collaborative global tax and finance environment.

Location: West London (Hybrid)

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + benefits

About the Client

This organisation operates within the Consumer Goods / Manufacturing space and forms part of a large, well-established international group. In the UK, they are a mid-sized organisation with a strong financial footprint and multi-country responsibility. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do, with collaboration and accountability playing a central role in how teams work together.

About the Job

This is a senior finance role with full ownership of accounting, controlling, and statutory reporting across the UK and Ireland. Reporting into the Finance Director, the Finance & Controlling Manager will lead the finance function, strengthen controls and systems, and act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders while managing and developing a small finance team.

Duties will include:

• Leading all financial accounting, controlling, and external reporting activities
• Producing monthly management accounts and submitting group reporting to strict deadlines
• Owning budgeting, forecasting, quarterly estimates, and annual planning processes
• Managing statutory accounts, audits, and regulatory submissions
• Acting as a senior bank and payment authoriser in line with delegated authority
• Providing variance analysis, risk identification, and commercial insight to support decision-making
• Developing finance systems, processes, and internal controls
• Managing and mentoring finance team members, driving capability and performance
• Partnering with the Finance Director on financial strategy and board-level support

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least five years’ experience in a senior financial management role. You will have strong budgeting and forecasting expertise, advanced Excel skills, and experience within an international or multi-currency environment. A confident leader, you will combine technical accuracy with commercial insight and the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a stable and well-structured organisation offering genuine autonomy, visibility at senior level, and the opportunity to shape finance processes across multiple entities. The role provides long-term progression, exposure to international stakeholders, and a supportive culture that values trust, collaboration, and professional development, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office near Reading
Contract: 6-Month Interim Contract
Rate: £550–£600 per day (Umbrella)

About the Client

Our client is a large organisation operating within the Technology sector. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every background and perspective enriches their collective success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance function during a key period of transformation and strategic planning.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Head of Group FP&A to lead the Group Financial Planning & Analysis function on an interim basis. This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior leadership to provide commercial insight, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and enhance financial reporting across the organisation.

Duties will include:

• Leading and developing the Group FP&A team, providing guidance and performance management.

• Partnering closely with the Director of Financial Performance Management to support strategic finance activities.

• Producing insightful financial analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to support business decisions.

• Preparing Board-level financial performance reports and presentations.

• Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the group.

• Consolidating regional financial plans while providing robust challenge and analysis.

• Supporting external financial reporting requirements for banks, analysts and other stakeholders.

• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted finance partner.

• Collaborating with regional FP&A teams to establish consistent ways of working.

• Driving continuous improvements to reporting processes, financial systems and data quality.

• Delivering financial analysis and strategic support for executive-level requests from the CEO and CFO.

• Providing commercial insight into business performance by linking financial results with operational drivers.

About the Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in Group FP&A, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting within a large, complex organisation. You will possess excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, be confident presenting to senior stakeholders, and have proven experience leading high-performing teams while driving process improvements and business partnering across multiple functions.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you will secure a high-profile interim assignment offering a competitive day rate of £550–£600 per day (Umbrella), hybrid working with two days in the office, exposure to executive leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on strategic financial planning and performance throughout the organisation.

Location: South Oxfordshire
Salary: £80,000 with hybrid working

About the Client

Our client is a growing organisation within the Retail sector, with an established online presence and ambitious expansion plans. As they continue to scale, they are investing in their people, systems and processes to support long-term growth while maintaining high financial standards. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a growing finance team in a key leadership position. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, compliance and team development, while helping to strengthen processes and support the organisation through its next phase of growth.

Duties will include:

• Managing the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Producing consolidated management accounts and supporting financial analysis.
• Leading the external audit process and acting as the main point of contact for auditors.
• Developing and maintaining a robust financial control framework, including reconciliations, policies and procedures.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team to improve capability and efficiency.
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing enhancement of a new finance system.
• Overseeing statutory reporting, technical accounting matters and tax compliance.
• Managing cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.
• Supporting payroll processes alongside internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiencies.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and wider strategic finance projects.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience in financial control, reporting and audit. Experience within a high-volume transactional environment and finance system implementation is highly desirable. You will combine excellent technical knowledge with strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a hybrid working arrangement, pension scheme and additional employee benefits. You'll also have the opportunity to play a significant role within a growing organisation, influence the development of the finance function and enjoy excellent long-term career progression.

Location: London (hybrid 3 days office / 2 wfh) | Day Rate Contract £550 - £600 per day

Are you a technically strong, hands-on finance professional looking to step into a high-impact group role within a fast-growing global business?

This PE backed organisation is a leading international services provider within the renewables sector, supporting major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. With a growing global footprint and ambitious expansion plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the energy transition.  

The Opportunity

This is a high-visibility Group Accounting Manager role, sitting at the heart of a dynamic Group Finance function.

You will take ownership of the group accounting month-end close, working closely with senior finance leadership and leading core processes across consolidation, reporting and financial control.

This is a hands-on, commercially exposed role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role supports 50 legal entities (t/o £200m + )
• Own and deliver the group month-end close process
• Lead group consolidation and reporting
• Review P&L, balance sheet and cash flow outputs
• Manage intercompany accounting and eliminations
• Investigate variances and ensure reporting accuracy
• Support audit, forecasting and financial governance
• Improve systems, controls and reporting processes
• Work closely with multiple international entities

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong experience in group accounting and consolidation
• Proven ownership of month-end close processes
• Solid understanding of IFRS and multi-entity reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite or similar)
• Confident working with multiple data sources and reporting formats
• Proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple workstreams

Why Apply

• Opportunity to be part of a business driving the global energy transition
• Exposure to a diverse, international group structure
• Involvement in complex, multi-entity reporting
• Collaborative and non-hierarchical finance environment
• Ability to shape and improve processes within a growing organisation

Location: Remote
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 plus 20% Bonus and Benefits. 

About the Client:

Our client, a leading global organisation within the Software industry, is seeking a Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing SME business unit based in Newbury, Berkshire. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every background and perspective enriches their collective success. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to progress to a Head of Finance / FD role with in the next three years.

About the Job:

As a Financial Controller, you will take charge of the organisation's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust internal controls, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves overseeing month-end close, managing audits, and supporting business functions with insightful financial analysis.

Duties will include:

• Leading the month-end close process, covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and revenue recognition.
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring adherence to group accounting policies.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, payroll reviews, and month-end reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with local tax, statutory, and legal requirements.
• Acting as a business partner to functional teams and the wider finance group.
• Providing IFRS 15 expertise to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Supporting book-to-earn revenue forecasting and variance analysis.
• Driving process improvements and promoting best practices across the organisation.

About the Successful Applicant:

The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with at least three years of post-qualification experience, either from a top 25 audit firm or an industry role as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance. Strong US GAAP and  IFRS 15 knowledge are essential with experience with NetSuite and Salesforce highly desirable.  excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return:

In return, you'll join a collaborative organisation that values professional development and continuous improvement. The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for career progression, and exposure to a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

About the Client:

Operating within the Software sector, this growing international organisation is seeking a Financial Controller who is looking to step up into a Business Unit Finance Director role and partner closely with senior stakeholders and drive strategic decision-making. With a commitment to high performance and collaboration, they embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.

About the Job:

Working as a trusted partner to the Business Unit Leader, you will lead all financial aspects of the business unit, overseeing financial operations, forecasting, compliance, and reporting. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the BU’s financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence and commercial insight.

Duties will include:

• Leading the quarterly forecasting cycle, delivering accurate and timely insights within a 5% variance tolerance

• Producing clear, concise performance analysis with commentary for key stakeholders and senior leadership

• Identifying financial risks and operational improvement opportunities, following through on execution

• Collaborating across functions to ensure commercial contract terms comply with group policy

• Managing all internal legal coordination and liaising with Group Legal as needed

• Overseeing core finance operations including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, treasury, and month-end close

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, tax and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions

• Supporting internal and external audits, driving improvements in controls and systems

• Leading and developing the finance team, embedding a culture of growth, accountability, and succession planning

About the Successful Applicant:

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with strong IFRS knowledge, particularly IFRS 15/ASC606. You’ll bring a hands-on approach, exceptional Excel skills, and experience with systems such as NetSuite, SAP BPC, or Blackline. A strong communicator and strategic thinker, you’ll be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity, multi-currency environment, ideally with experience in the software or telecommunications sector.

What You Will Receive in Return:

Alongside a highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus, you will join a forward-thinking, supportive organisation offering hybrid working, career development opportunities, and the chance to play a key role in driving business growth and success. You will be part of a collaborative leadership team in a role that offers real breadth, visibility, and impact.

About the Client:

This established organisation in the Technology sector is looking for a hands-on and commercially minded Financial Controller who is looking to develop their career and step up into a No1 role with in a growing SME Software company with the support of an inspirational Group FD. You will support its growth and operational efficiency. With a strong commitment to collaboration and accountability, they believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions.

About the Job:

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, this role will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, reporting, compliance, and forecasting processes. You will be responsible for maintaining financial controls, supporting strategic planning, and leading a small finance team to deliver accurate and timely financial information.

Duties will include:

• Managing monthly and quarterly consolidated reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal requirements

• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, maintaining forecast accuracy within agreed tolerance levels

• Improving financial systems, processes, and reporting to support scalability and informed decision-making

• Supporting business planning and partnering with stakeholders across departments on financial matters

• Providing insights and recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow and operational efficiency

• Overseeing statutory compliance, audit processes, and liaising with external auditors

• Managing risk frameworks, corporate governance policies and internal controls

• Coordinating contract reviews and legal matters with Group Legal

• Ensuring all tax filings and statutory obligations are met efficiently and accurately

About the Successful Applicant:

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience in a similar Financial Controller , Head of Finance or Finance Director. You’ll bring strong IFRS15 / ASC606 knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improving systems and controls. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, confident managing multiple priorities, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders. Software company background is a must as is a fully qualified Accountant. 

What You Will Receive in Return:

Alongside a competitive salary and performance-based bonus, you’ll join a growing organisation with a flexible remote working model. You’ll benefit from a collaborative culture that values trust, continuous improvement, and long-term development. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact while progressing your leadership career.

About the Client

My client is a well-established organisation within the Construction sector, employing around 400 people across multiple UK locations. They are looking to welcome an experienced HR Advisor to their close-knit HR team as the business prepares for upcoming changes within the department. The organisation values integrity and honesty, upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of their business. You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team where collaboration is encouraged, and every day presents an opportunity to make a real impact.

About the Job

This is a varied generalist HR position supporting managers and employees across multiple sites. You'll play a key role in delivering proactive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle while providing practical advice on a wide range of people matters.

• Providing advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including absence management, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Supporting managers with day-to-day HR queries and ensuring best practice is followed.
• Managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Preparing contracts, offer documentation and other HR correspondence.
• Coordinating onboarding activities for new employees.
• Working alongside Occupational Health where appropriate.
• Assisting with recruitment activity during busier periods when required.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple UK sites.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Successful Applicant

You'll have at least three years' experience in a generalist HR role with good employee relations knowledge and confidence managing a varied caseload. A CIPD Level 3 qualification is desirable, and further study support could be provided. You'll be adaptable, approachable and able to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business. Experience supporting employee wellbeing or mental health initiatives would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you'll join a welcoming and supportive HR team with genuine opportunities to develop your career. The organisation offers support towards further CIPD qualifications, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare following successful completion of probation, and the opportunity to gain exposure across a broad, multi-site HR environment where no two days are the same.

How to Proceed

If this super HR generalist opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – 07825 502491 - please call only if you have HR advisory and ER experience. You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!

**  HR Advisor/Generalist - 12 Month FTC Initially (poss. to perm) - High Wycombe - Fully Office-Based -Salary Depending on Experience **

Maidenhead | Office-based with limited international travel | upto £90,000 + bens
 

About the Client

Our client is a successful and growing Business Services organisation with its headquarters based nr Maidenhead with an expanding global presence.

People and development sit at the heart of the organisation. They are a team of enthusiastic individuals who support each other's growth and celebrate shared successes, with a strong emphasis on developing future talent and maintaining high standards as the business continues to grow internationally.

About the Job

This is a senior finance leadership role.  It is essential you are experienced hands on leader with experience managing, coaching and developing both local and international teams.  Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take ownership of the quality, consistency and effectiveness of the Group's transactional finance activities.

You will lead teams responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliations, ensuring accurate data and robust supporting information is available for wider financial reporting.

Duties will include:

• Leading, coaching and developing international bookkeeping, credit control and accounts payable teams.
• Establishing clear expectations, controls and performance measures across transactional finance.
• Overseeing debtor ledgers and ensuring collection forecasts are accurate and dependable.
• Ensuring customer accounts, credit terms and limits are appropriately established and regularly reviewed.
• Maintaining effective debt collection processes and ensuring receipts are allocated promptly.
• Driving the investigation and resolution of discrepancies, unidentified receipts and outstanding credits.
• Working closely with operational colleagues to maintain accurate customer account information and support effective collection activity.
• Overseeing supplier ledgers, ensuring balances are reconciled and outstanding items are investigated promptly.
• Ensuring supplier payment schedules and month-end accrual information are complete, accurate and appropriately supported.
• Overseeing employee expense payments and associated controls.
• Ensuring bank accounts are reconciled daily, with unexplained transactions identified and resolved quickly.
• Developing meaningful team KPIs and using these to improve individual and collective performance.
• Providing reliable transactional information and supporting schedules for the monthly accounting process.
• Travelling internationally when required to work alongside and develop overseas finance teams.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced people leader with a strong background in bookkeeping or transactional finance and the ability to combine empathy with clear accountability and high standards. Experience managing finance teams is essential, alongside practical knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Office. You will be comfortable operating internationally and working closely with senior leadership. An AAT or similar finance qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a salary of upto £90,000 FTE .  This is a highly visible leadership position reporting directly to the Group CEO and the role with have internal pressured due to the fast paced nature of the business.  It will and offers the opportunity to shape and develop bookkeeping teams across an expanding international organisation.

Reading, 2-3 days WFH
£38,000-£42,000

About the Client

Our client is an established international Technology organisation operating across multiple markets. With a growing workforce and an international outlook, the organisation offers a collaborative environment where employees are trusted to take ownership and contribute to its continued development.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous experience in an HR Advisor, People Advisor or comparable generalist position, alongside sound knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations. You will be fluent in English, confident using HR systems and people data, and able to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice while working autonomously and building strong relationships. You will have a background in tech/software.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to provide generalist people support across the UK and Netherlands. Working closely with managers and employees, you will provide practical HR guidance throughout the employee lifecycle, with particular emphasis on employee relations, employment legislation, HR processes and people information.

Duties will include:

• Advising managers and employees on day-to-day HR queries across the UK and Netherlands
• Managing a broad range of employee relations matters, including conduct, grievances, attendance and performance concerns
• Coaching managers through probation reviews, performance improvement processes and other people management situations
• Coordinating key stages of the employee lifecycle, from joining the organisation through to contractual changes, family leave and departures
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, including appropriate pre-employment and right-to-work checks
• Keeping HR systems, employee records and associated documentation accurate and up to date
• Preparing and interpreting people information covering areas such as workforce numbers, employee turnover, absence and recruitment
• Advising on HR policies and supporting improvements to existing people processes
• Ensuring confidential employee information is handled appropriately and in line with GDPR requirements
• Contributing to wider HR, learning and people-related projects and initiatives

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a growing international organisation offering broad exposure across two European markets and the opportunity to develop your HR experience within a varied generalist role.

You will work alongside a collaborative HR team with opportunities to contribute to wider people initiatives, process improvements and the ongoing development of the employee experience.

Location: Hybrid – 3 days on site, 2 days remote, with occasional travel to another local site

Contract: 2-month contract

Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella)

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established Charity. As a sizeable organisation, they are committed to delivering positive outcomes through high-quality services and are entering an exciting period of growth. Join a team where collaboration is key, and every day is an opportunity to learn and grow together.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide financial support across a portfolio of educational and charitable services. Working closely with operational leaders, you will deliver meaningful financial insight, support strategic decision-making and help drive strong financial performance across the organisation.

Duties will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Providing financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.

• Partnering with operational managers to monitor budgets, forecasts and financial performance.

• Preparing financial information for business review meetings.

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.

• Monitoring income, expenditure and key performance indicators, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

• Providing financial support for projects, programmes and fundraising activities.

• Assisting with workforce planning through effective budget management.

• Promoting financial awareness and accountability across operational teams.

• Supporting year-end reporting, financial controls and statutory requirements.

• Contributing to finance systems improvements and process enhancements.

• Producing financial information to support organisational reporting and performance measurement.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong management accounting and business partnering experience. You will possess excellent analytical and communication skills, be confident influencing stakeholders at all levels and have advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge. Experience within education, charity, not-for-profit or the public sector would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you will receive a competitive day rate of £300 per day (Umbrella) on a 2-month contract, hybrid working with 3 days on site, occasional travel to another local site, exposure to senior stakeholders, the opportunity to support strategic financial decision-making and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a purpose-led organisation.

About the Client

This is a large, operationally focused organisation employing a substantial workforce across a range of shift-based roles. Payroll is a business-critical function, supporting employees who work varied hours, overtime and changing shift patterns within a fast-moving environment.

The organisation is looking for an experienced payroll professional who can provide stability, support the existing team and ensure the continued delivery of an accurate and reliable weekly payroll service.

About the Job

This six-month fixed-term contract is a hands-on payroll management role with responsibility for a weekly payroll of approximately 3,000 employees. You will manage a small team of three and take day-to-day ownership of payroll delivery, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The workforce includes a high volume of shift workers, with variable hours, overtime, starters and leavers, making this a detailed and operationally demanding payroll environment. This is not a strategic transformation role. The priority is to provide strong operational leadership, maintain service continuity and support the team in managing a busy and complex weekly payroll.

Duties will include

• Managing the accurate and timely delivery of a weekly payroll for approximately 3,000 employees
• Leading, supporting and allocating work across a payroll team of three
• Overseeing payroll activity for employees working varied shifts, overtime and variable hours
• Managing a high volume of starters, leavers and payroll amendments
• Ensuring payroll data is complete, accurate and processed within strict weekly deadlines
• Reviewing payroll calculations, exceptions and variances before final submission
• Resolving payroll queries promptly and professionally
• Supporting the team during periods of high workload, absence or operational pressure
• Ensuring statutory payments, deductions and payroll legislation are applied correctly
• Completing payroll reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with HR, Finance and operational managers to resolve payroll issues
• Monitoring data quality and addressing discrepancies before they affect payroll
• Maintaining clear payroll procedures and appropriate controls
• Producing regular payroll reports for internal stakeholders
• Ensuring the payroll function remains reliable, responsive and well organised throughout the assignment

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in managing high-volume, weekly payrolls. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment where employees work shifts, overtime and variable hours, and where there is a regular flow of starters and leavers. Previous experience of managing or supervising a small payroll team is essential. You will be practical, organised and detail-focused, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

You will also bring strong payroll legislation knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to remain closely involved in the day-to-day processing and delivery of payroll.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a salary of £90,000–£100,000 per annum on a six-month fixed-term contract.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant weekly payroll, support an established team and play a central role in maintaining an essential service within a large and busy organisation.

How to Proceed

If this super payroll leadership opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – 07825 502491 - please call only if you are a skilled payroll leader. You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!

** Payroll Manager – 6-Month FTC - Near Twickenham - Fully Office-Based - £90,000–£100,000 per annum  **

Reading – Office based

£55,000-£65,000

About the Client

Our client is a well-established global organisation operating within the Technology sector. With a strong presence in the UK and international markets, they are committed to supporting employee development while delivering high standards across their business.

About the Job

We are recruiting for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support managers across the organisation, providing expert HR guidance that helps drive business performance and employee engagement. This is a varied role combining strategic business partnering with day-to-day operational HR, offering the opportunity to influence people initiatives while ensuring best practice and compliance. They are looking for someone has experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategies that support business growth and transformation

Duties will include:

• Acting as the trusted HR partner to managers across multiple business functions.
• Providing guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Supporting managers with complex HR cases, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Identifying training and development requirements and supporting career progression initiatives.
• Contributing to performance management, succession planning and talent development activities.
• Reviewing HR data and producing recommendations to improve engagement, retention and organisational effectiveness.
• Promoting wellbeing initiatives and supporting a positive workplace culture.
• Assisting with organisational change programmes, restructures and business transformation projects.
• Keeping up to date with employment law and HR best practice to ensure ongoing compliance.

About the Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will have previous experience in an HR Business Partner or similar HR generalist position, with strong knowledge of UK employment law and proven experience managing complex employee relations cases. You will possess excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills, be commercially aware and hold CIPD Level 5 as a minimum, with Level 7 considered advantageous. Experience within a fast-paced or international environment would be beneficial.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you will join a successful global organisation that offers a supportive working environment, a competitive salary, 25 days holiday + BH, private medical insurance, quarterly company events, company sick pay and a chance to play a key role in shaping the people agenda.

Please get in touch – Jodie.hayden@wademacdonald.com

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a medium-sized organisation that is looking to strengthen its small and supportive finance team. The business has a fun and collaborative culture where everyone works together to achieve shared goals. With regular social events, a positive working environment and a strong team ethos, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values hard work, supports professional development and recognises success.

About the Job
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance function, supporting billing, revenue reporting and reconciliations while ensuring financial information is processed accurately. You'll work closely with the finance team and the wider teams within the business, gaining exposure to a wide variety of accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Duties will include:

• Preparing invoices and ensuring billing information is accurate.
• Liaising with clients to obtain billing details and purchase order information.
• Producing weekly revenue and billing reports for the wider business.
• Uploading sales and purchase invoice data between internal systems and Sage.
• Supporting quarterly reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Processing general ledger uploads and carrying out accuracy checks.
• Providing general finance administration and supporting ad hoc projects as required.

About the Successful Applicant
The successful applicant will either be a graduate looking to build a career in finance or someone with previous experience in an accounts role seeking their next opportunity. They will have strong attention to detail, good Microsoft Excel skills, and a proactive approach to learning. Organised, adaptable and an effective communicator, they'll be comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Receive in Return
You'll benefit from hybrid working, private healthcare, and study support to help you continue your professional development. You'll also become part of a supportive finance team that offers excellent exposure across the accounts function & a great team environment.

Location: Thame (Hybrid working - 3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £55,000 plus bonus

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the Manufacturing sector. They are committed to creating a collaborative and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to continuous improvement. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accountant to join a busy finance team in Thame. This position plays a vital role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and business partnering support, helping to drive informed commercial decisions while continually improving financial processes and reporting capabilities.

Duties will include:

• Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight and support business performance
• Producing month-end balance sheet reporting and reconciliations, including intercompany and cash balances.
• Preparing monthly management information, forecasts and financial reporting for group submission.
• Assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Supporting internal and external audit processes by providing financial information and documentation.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including stock, accruals and prepayments.
• Developing financial reports and dashboards to monitor revenue, expenditure, trends and variances.
• Producing data models and Power BI dashboards to enhance financial reporting and analysis.
• Analysing historical financial data to identify opportunities for improved business performance.
• Acting as a key contact for ERP systems, supporting system enhancements and finance-related projects.
• Reviewing customs duty data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting efficiency.

About You

You will have at least five years' accounting experience together with advanced Excel skills, including macros, and strong Power BI experience. You will be a confident communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of working independently while building strong relationships across the business. ACCA or CIMA qualifications/finalist, ERP implementation experience and coding knowledge would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you will join a successful organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders, contribute to business-critical projects, develop your technical and commercial skills, and play an important role in shaping financial reporting and process improvements within the business.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald is working with a growing organisation operating within the Engineering sector, delivering complex projects for customers across a range of industries. As the business continues to expand, they are investing in their finance function to support increasing project activity and larger contract values.

About the Job
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to join a collaborative finance team and develop specialist experience in project and contract accounting. Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will support the financial management of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, project costing, reporting and month-end accounting across a diverse portfolio.

Duties will include:

• Preparing monthly project revenue calculations in line with percentage completion accounting.
• Maintaining work in progress (WIP), accrued income, deferred income and contract accounting schedules.
• Assisting with project cost accounting, including accruals, subcontractor costs and period-end adjustments.
• Posting journals and completing reconciliations for project-related balance sheet accounts.
• Supporting the month-end close process by preparing financial analysis and reporting.
• Producing project performance reports, including profitability and cost analysis.
• Raising customer invoices following commercial approval and processing amendments where required.
• Assisting with the reconciliation of project and general ledger balances.

About the Successful Applicant
You will have previous experience working within a finance team and be in the early stages of studying towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification. You will have a good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accruals accounting and balance sheet reconciliations, along with strong Excel skills. Experience of working with ERP systems would be advantageous. You will be organised, analytical and collaborative, with the confidence to communicate effectively across the organisation and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Receive in Return
The company offers a healthcare package, flexible hybrid working, and ongoing training and development opportunities. You will also be joining a supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

Location: Bristol (Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

About the Client

Our client is a growing organisation operating within the Fashion/E-Commerce sector, with a strong ecommerce presence and ambitious international growth plans. As they continue to expand into new markets, they are looking for a commercially minded finance professional to strengthen their finance function and support strategic decision-making. They value integrity and honesty, upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of their business.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function within a fast-paced ecommerce environment. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide accurate financial reporting, oversee financial controls, manage cash flow and deliver commercial insight that supports continued business growth.

Duties will include:

• Leading the day-to-day finance function and overseeing all financial accounting activities.
• Producing monthly management accounts, board reports and financial analysis.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and cash flow forecasting.
• Monitoring financial performance and providing commercial recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Maintaining robust financial controls, processes and compliance procedures.
• Managing payroll, supplier payments and expense processes.
• Coordinating statutory reporting, tax matters and external audit requirements with external advisers.
• Preparing VAT information for UK and international reporting requirements.
• Reconciling ecommerce transactions, payment platforms and multi-channel sales activity.
• Supporting international expansion through financial analysis and market planning.
• Managing banking relationships, lending facilities and working capital.
• Collaborating with operational, marketing and product teams to support commercial decision-making.
• Monitoring inventory valuations and stock reconciliations alongside logistics partners.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position, ideally within an ecommerce environment. You will have strong knowledge of financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial finance, alongside experience using Xero and advanced spreadsheet skills. Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management abilities are essential, together with a hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a growing business.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you will join an ambitious organisation at an exciting stage of growth, where you will work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the finance function. The position offers hybrid working, a genuine opportunity to progress towards Finance Director as the business grows, exposure to international expansion projects and the chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Location: Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire

Are you an experienced recruiter looking for a warm desk and a genuinely supportive team? Perhaps you have a strong sales background and the drive to build a successful career in recruitment.

Wade Macdonald is looking for a 360° Recruitment Consultant to join our established Accountancy & Finance team.

The Role

You will manage the complete recruitment process, developing relationships with clients and supporting finance professionals throughout their careers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing new and existing client relationships
• Winning and managing recruitment assignments
• Sourcing, interviewing and representing candidates
• Writing adverts and using job boards, LinkedIn and our established database
• Managing offers, negotiations and aftercare
• Building your reputation within the Thames Valley finance market

This is a warm desk with established relationships, but we are looking for someone who also enjoys business development and wants to grow it further.

About You

You may already be a successful 360° recruiter, ideally within Finance and Accountancy, or an ambitious customer-facing sales professional ready to learn.

You will need to be confident, resilient, personable and commercially minded. Most importantly, you will care about delivering an honest, high-quality service and be prepared to go the extra mile.

Why Wade Macdonald?

Established in 1991, Wade Macdonald is one of the Thames Valley’s longest-standing specialist recruitment businesses. We have deep expertise across Accountancy & Finance and HR, an extensive regional network and a strong reputation built over more than three decades.

We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

You will join a friendly, experienced and slightly quirky team where people support one another, share knowledge and enjoy spending time together. There are plenty of social events and laughs, but also high standards, genuine career development and the opportunity to learn from recruiters with significant market experience.

Our values are centred around pride, transparency, collaboration and equality. We want people to feel comfortable being themselves while building a successful career.

Location: Reading/South East (4 days in office)
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Transport sector, operating a portfolio of successful businesses across the UK. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and are committed to maintaining the highest standards across their operations. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making across the London and South East region. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide meaningful financial insight, lead a regional finance function, and ensure accurate reporting to help drive business performance.

Duties will include:

• Leading and developing a regional finance team, providing coaching and ongoing support.
• Acting as a trusted finance partner to senior operational leaders, delivering commercial insight and constructive challenge.
• Producing monthly management accounts, KPI reporting and financial commentary for senior leadership.
• Overseeing month-end processes, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations and accurate financial reporting.
• Managing budgeting and forecasting activities, providing clear analysis of financial performance and variances.
• Supporting commercial tenders with detailed financial modelling and costing information.
• Preparing investment appraisals, including financial modelling and payback analysis for business initiatives.
• Identifying trends, risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to improve business performance.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Driving process improvements and reporting efficiencies through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You will be a qualified finance professional with strong management accounting and business partnering experience, ideally gained within a multi-site or operational environment. You will possess excellent analytical skills, commercial awareness and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, alongside proven experience of leading and developing finance teams in a fast-paced business.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you'll join a successful and growing organisation where your expertise will directly influence commercial performance and strategic decision-making. Alongside a competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000, you'll benefit from a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a collaborative and ambitious business.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established organisation within the Technology sector, operating across multiple international markets. They offer a highly flexible working environment, giving employees the autonomy to manage their work while remaining connected to a collaborative global team. With a strong focus on supporting their people, they provide opportunities for long-term career development and encourage knowledge sharing across the business.

About the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to oversee international payroll and accounts payable operations within a growing global organisation. This varied role will play a vital part in ensuring payroll and supplier payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with local regulations across multiple countries.

Duties will include:

• Managing payroll activities across the UK and overseas locations.
• Working closely with external payroll providers to ensure timely and compliant payroll processing.
• Reviewing payroll calculations, including tax, pension contributions and statutory payments.
• Collaborating with HR to process new starters, leavers, salary amendments and other employee changes.
• Producing payroll reports and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Coordinating employee expense reimbursements across multiple international regions.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial close activities relating to payroll and accounts payable.
• Overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Monitoring payment deadlines to ensure suppliers are paid promptly and in accordance with agreed terms.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving payment queries and discrepancies.

About the Successful Applicant
The successful applicant will have proven experience managing both accounts payable and international payroll, with exposure to multi-country payroll processes. Experience of Portuguese payroll would be advantageous. You will possess strong ERP systems and Excel skills, excellent organisational abilities, outstanding attention to detail and the confidence to work collaboratively across departments while driving continuous process improvements.

What You Will Receive in Return
In return, you'll join a large, internationally recognised organisation that offers the flexibility of fully remote working within the UK. you'll also benefit from a bonus scheme, the opportunity to work with global teams, and genuine scope to influence finance processes within the business.

£50,000-£55,000 + Excellent Benefits **

Milton Keynes - Hybrid Working (2 Days Office Based)

About the Company

I'm partnering with a growing hi-tech organisation that's investing heavily in its People function during an exciting period of transformation. With around 700 employees, this is a business where HR has a genuine voice and the opportunity to influence change. 

About the Role

This is a true People Business Partner role where you'll become the trusted advisor for your own business areas, partnering with senior leaders to deliver commercially focused people solutions. You'll balance strategic partnering with hands-on HR, supporting organisational change while helping to shape a positive, high-performing culture. 

• Partnering with leaders across designated business areas, providing trusted HR advice and guidance
• Leading organisational change, restructures and redundancy processes
• Managing complex employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, absence and performance
• Using HR data and insights to influence decision-making and identify trends
• Supporting workforce planning, succession planning and organisational development
• Driving HR projects, systems improvements and process enhancements
• Coaching managers to build confidence and capability in people management
• Working closely with Talent, Reward and L&D to deliver joined-up people solutions

About the Successful Applicant

You'll be an experienced People Partner with strong UK employment law knowledge and a commercial, pragmatic approach. You'll enjoy building trusted relationships, influencing senior stakeholders and supporting businesses through change, while confidently managing complex ER matters and redundancy processes. Ideally, you'll be CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience). 

What You Will Receive in Return

You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking People team where you'll have the opportunity to influence senior leaders, drive meaningful change and work on exciting transformation projects. Alongside hybrid working, you'll enjoy a varied role where your contribution will genuinely make a difference. 

How to Proceed

If you're looking for a People Business Partner role where you can truly partner with the business, influence change and make an impact, I'd love to hear from you! Please contact Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald on 07825 502491, or simply apply with your CV via the link below. Your next career move could be just one conversation away. 

People Partner – 12 Month FTC

£50,000-£55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Milton Keynes - Hybrid Working (2 Days Office Based)

Location: Slough (Office Based)
Salary: £50,000–£60,000

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the TMT sector, supporting clients across international markets. As part of a growing finance function, they offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where professional development is encouraged and employees are trusted to make a meaningful contribution. Join a team where collaboration is key, and every day is an opportunity to learn and grow together.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Management Accountant to join a busy finance team supporting UK and European operations. This varied role offers responsibility for management reporting, financial analysis and business partnering within a complex international organisation. This is a fully office-based position in Slough, working 9:00am–6:00pm to support collaboration with the US parent company.

Duties will include:
Producing monthly management accounts and supporting financial reporting packs.
Preparing consolidated reporting across multiple UK and European entities.
Analysing financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting activities.
Managing intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Monitoring capital expenditure and fixed asset reporting.
Assisting with VAT, statutory reporting and audit preparation.
Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting month-end processes.
Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and efficiencies.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or an experienced part-qualified accountant, with previous experience within a complex multi-entity environment. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel knowledge and the ability to build relationships across international teams are essential. You will be organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fully office-based role.

What You Will Receive in Return

You'll receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a growing international organisation where you can further develop your career. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities, work alongside an experienced leadership team and contribute to meaningful business improvements within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Location: Slough (Office Based)
Salary: £65,000–£70,000

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the TMT fast-paced environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership and contribute to continuous improvement. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions.

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join a growing finance leadership team. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly add value within a complex international group, taking ownership of financial reporting across multiple European entities while supporting senior stakeholders and driving improvements to reporting processes. The role is fully office based in Slough, with working hours of 9:00am–6:00pm to align with the US parent company. Additional requirements include experience of complex group reporting, European and US reporting, debt facilities and investor reporting, with the ability to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities
Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts and consolidated group reporting.
Producing financial reports for multiple UK and European entities.
Managing cash flow reporting and supporting funding and financing activities.
Delivering accurate reporting for investors and key stakeholders.
Preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis to support business decisions.
Reviewing project costs, capital expenditure and financial performance.
Overseeing VAT, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
Supporting audit processes and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.
Working closely with operational and finance teams to improve reporting processes and system efficiency.
Identifying opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy through automation and continuous improvement.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with proven experience in complex international group reporting. You will have exposure to European and US reporting, debt facilities and investor reporting, alongside strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You will be confident working independently, managing stakeholders and thriving within a fast-paced office-based environment.

What's on Offer

Alongside a competitive salary, you will join a growing international organisation offering genuine responsibility and exposure to senior leadership. You'll have the opportunity to influence reporting processes, contribute to business improvements and develop your career within a collaborative finance team.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established SME within the Manufacturing sector. They have a close-knit team and offer employees the opportunity to take on a varied role with broad exposure across the finance function. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions.

About the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a growing finance team, taking ownership of the UK management accounts process. This is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for financial reporting, inventory analysis and supporting key business decisions, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their career within a manufacturing environment.

Duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting month-end and year-end close.
• Producing financial reports to aid business performance and decision-making.
• Managing prepayments, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analysing inventory and stock movements, providing regular reporting.
• Reviewing cost of sales and identifying trends or variances.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to provide financial support and insight.
• Assisting with continuous improvements to finance processes and reporting.
• Using the organisation's ERP system to maintain accurate financial records.

About the Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role, ideally within a manufacturing environment. You will be part-qualified or qualified by experience, with strong reporting skills, confidence working across teams and a proactive approach to learning. Experience with ERP systems would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return
In return, you will receive, a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office and 2 from home), 25 days' annual leave, a 10.5% employer pension contribution, a healthcare scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to join a supportive organisation offering a varied role with excellent exposure and future development opportunities.

Location: Remote with some travel 25% - Must be a UK resident

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 plus Bonus 20-25 % + Benefits

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Software / Telco Technology sector, operating across international markets and supporting a diverse customer base. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and maintaining excellent standards of governance and operational performance. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join a senior leadership team in a commercially focused and strategically important role. Reporting directly to the Business Unit Leader, you will take ownership of the finance function, providing financial leadership while supporting business growth, operational performance and long-term strategic planning. You will also lead key cross-functional activities, ensuring robust financial governance and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Duties will include:

• Partner with the senior leadership team to shape business strategy, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting in line with IFRS and group reporting requirements.
• Lead the forecasting and financial planning processes, providing meaningful commercial insight.
• Develop and enhance financial controls, reporting processes and internal governance frameworks.
• Drive improvements in profitability, operational efficiency, cash flow and overall business performance.
• Oversee risk management activities, ensuring policies and controls remain effective and compliant.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, taxation and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support commercial activities by reviewing financial aspects of contracts, bids and business agreements.
• Lead financial due diligence and assist with commercial negotiations where required.
• Oversee procurement activities, supplier contracts and customer maintenance renewals.
• Work closely with legal and operational teams to ensure company records and contractual documentation are effectively managed.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while supporting succession planning and employee development.
• Participate in senior management meetings, sales reviews and wider business initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and operational excellence.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience gained within a multi-entity commercial environment. You'll possess strong IFRS15 / ASC606 knowledge, experience reporting into a group structure and excellent commercial awareness. A proactive, hands-on approach, outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential. Experience within software, telecommunications or international markets would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you'll join a successful international organisation where you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting business growth. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team within a collaborative environment that values professional development, continuous improvement and employee progression. A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, remote working and opportunities to make a genuine commercial impact complete the offering.