About the Client

Our client is a well-established, community-focused organisation that plays an important role in supporting local people and services. They offer a welcoming and supportive working environment where teamwork, respect and a commitment to making a positive difference are highly valued. This is a super opportunity to join a delightful organisation, well there will be plenty of scope to develop whilst adding real value!💯

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Administrator to join a friendly and busy Business Support team, providing general administrative support and helping with the smooth running of day-to-day activities.

• Providing general administrative support managers and wider team.
• Diary management and meeting arrangements Updating and maintaining records, spreadsheets and internal systems.
• Assisting with the preparation of documents, letters and reports.
• Managing emails and responding to routine enquiries.
• Organising meetings, coordinating diaries and taking notes when required.
• Following up on outstanding information and ensuring records are kept up to date.
• Handling confidential information with care and professionalism.
• Supporting with general office duties and ad hoc administrative tasks.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous administration experience, good organisational skills and a confident approach to using Microsoft Office. You'll be comfortable managing a variety of tasks, maintaining accurate records and communicating professionally with colleagues. A friendly, flexible attitude and good attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.

What You Will Receive in Return

With hybrid working, you will be joining a friendly, supportive team within an organisation that values collaboration and provides opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

How to Proceed

To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today on 07825 502491 (please call only if you have previous admin experience). Alternatively, promptly submit your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!🎡🎈🤗

** Temporary Team Administrator – 3 Months Initially (possibly to perm.) - Slough - Hybrid - 3 Days Office/2 Home – £13.00 to £14.00 per hour + Holiday Pay **

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are working with a growing organisation with an expanding portfolio of businesses across the UK and internationally. They offer a collaborative and supportive working environment where individual contributions are valued, and employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work. With continued business growth, they provide opportunities for professional development and career progression within a dynamic and ambitious organisation.

About the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting activities and helping to ensure the smooth running of finance operations across several business entities.

Duties will include:

• Processing purchase invoices, checking supporting documentation and ensuring correct approvals are obtained
• Investigating invoice differences and responding to supplier enquiries
• Coordinating payment runs and preparing transactions for approval
• Completing bank reconciliations, including accounts held in different currencies
• Maintaining financial spreadsheets and supporting reconciliation schedules
• Assisting with customer billing and allocating incoming receipts when required
• Identifying opportunities to streamline financial procedures and improve efficiency
• Supporting the onboarding of additional business entities into existing finance processes
• Liaising with colleagues across finance and other departments to resolve queries
• Preparing accurate month-end information for the management accounting team

About the Successful Applicant
You will ideally have previous experience in transactional finance, with strong Excel skills and a good understanding of accounting processes. An AAT qualification and familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains would be advantageous. You will be organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with colleagues at all levels. A proactive approach, excellent time management and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

• Hybrid working
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Car Scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discounts
• Enhanced Pension
• Employee Assistant Programme

Location: Slough, Berkshire - Hybrid 3 days in the office

Salary: £90,000-£100,000 Plus Bonus and benefits

About the Client

Our client is a well-established and well known, £500 mil t/o global organisation operating within the Manufacturing and logistics sector, with a strong market presence and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Finance / Financial Controller who is keen to step up into an FD role in 18 months time.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified Head of Finance to join a successful organisation, reporting directly to the Finance Director. This senior leadership position will take ownership of financial accounting, statutory reporting, tax compliance and financial governance across a complex, multi-entity business.

You will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial controls, leading a high-performing team and providing valuable financial insight to support commercial decision-making. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will ensure financial reporting is accurate, compliant and delivered efficiently, whilst driving improvements across the wider finance function.

Duties will include:

• Leading and developing the financial accounting, transactional finance and payroll teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Taking responsibility for monthly financial reporting, year-end accounts and corporate tax calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Managing the external audit process from planning through to completion, building effective relationships with auditors and tax advisers.
• Providing technical accounting expertise across IFRS and FRS 102, particularly in relation to leasing arrangements, revenue recognition, asset valuations and financial provisions.
• Overseeing financial governance, ensuring appropriate controls, accounting policies and procedures are consistently applied across the organisation.
• Leading the annual financial planning cycle, coordinating budgets and forecasts across multiple business areas and presenting consolidated information to senior leadership.
• Supporting financial reporting across multiple entities, including group submissions, intercompany accounting and consolidation requirements.
• Working closely with operational finance teams to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen financial processes and ensure key deadlines are achieved.
• Developing meaningful financial performance measures to improve visibility, support decision-making and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Building strong relationships with group finance colleagues and wider business stakeholders to ensure alignment of financial reporting and strategic objectives.
• Supporting the Finance Director with commercial initiatives, strategic projects and ongoing improvements to financial systems and processes.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant with substantial senior-level experience in financial reporting, governance and team leadership within a complex, multi-entity organisation. Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, lease accounting, taxation and consolidations is essential. Commercially astute and confident influencing senior stakeholders, you will combine excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience with SAP, business intelligence tools and finance transformation projects would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a senior leadership position within a well-established organisation offering significant responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to influence financial performance.

You will work closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making whilst playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the finance function. We are looking for this role to succeed the current Finance Director in 18-24 months time.

With a supportive and collaborative culture, opportunities to develop and mentor talented colleagues, and the autonomy to drive meaningful improvements, this role offers an attractive next step for an ambitious finance leader seeking a challenging and rewarding position.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established Business Services organisation supporting a varied portfolio of customers across the UK. They offer a collaborative and people-focused environment where colleagues work closely together, share knowledge and support each other’s development.

About the Job
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Trainer to take ownership of learning and development within a busy payroll function. This newly created position will focus on strengthening technical expertise, improving operational performance and ensuring payroll professionals have the knowledge and confidence to deliver an accurate and compliant service.

Duties will include:

• Creating and delivering engaging training programmes for both new starters and established payroll professionals.
• Producing accessible learning resources, digital training content and practical guidance to support ongoing development.
• Providing specialist guidance on UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory obligations.
• Evaluating individual and team capabilities to establish tailored development programmes.
• Supporting the introduction of payroll software enhancements through structured training and practical demonstrations.
• Coaching colleagues, reviewing progress and working with management to establish development objectives.
• Using AI tools to produce effective and varied learning resources.
• Maintaining accurate development records and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives.

About the Successful Applicant
You will have extensive UK payroll knowledge, including legislation, statutory requirements and payroll systems, alongside proven experience in delivering training and coaching others. You will be a confident and engaging presenter, comfortable leading group training courses and workshops for larger teams. Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to simplify complex payroll information, identify development needs and create effective learning resources.

What You Will Receive in Return

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Pension Scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Regular training
• Exclusive discounts & more

I am recruiting a Commercial Finance Manager / Controller for a highly successful multi-site capital equipment client.

• Reports directly to the Regional Director 
• Manages the lease team with two direct reports.
• Provides support, information, and advice on all commercial and financial aspects of the leased capital & warehouse equipment.
• Monitors, controls, and reports on divisional financial accounts and a substantial fleet of equipment.
• Ensures that all financial data is accurate and allocated correctly within the division.
• Produces management information detailing the financial performance of all operating areas of the division
• Formulates performance targets and budgets, providing the supporting information and calculations necessary to demonstrate the results and highlight any inconsistencies.
• Designs and builds management information systems to improve performance, efficiency, and profitability.
• Monitors the performance of external suppliers through set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and regular analysis.
• Builds and presents dashboards on PowerBI.
• Produces and presents financial planning and analysis for the division.

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Project Management
• Strong communication and presentational skills 
• Deadline orientated
• Accounting / statistical analysis / financial planning
• PowerBI skills advantageous
• Statistical analysis experience preferred
• Capital Equipment / leasing / distribution experience background useful

About the Client:

Our client is an established and growing organisation within the Retail sector, operating across multiple locations.

About the Job:

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join a busy HR team, providing essential support across a broad range of people-related activities. Working closely with operational managers and colleagues, you will help ensure HR processes run smoothly, employee information remains accurate and the business receives a consistent and professional HR service.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating HR administration throughout the employee journey, including new appointments, contractual amendments and departures.
• Producing employment correspondence and ensuring personnel information is accurately recorded within internal systems.
• Assisting with recruitment activities, pre-employment screening and induction arrangements for new colleagues.
• Supporting monthly payroll preparation by collating employee changes, attendance information and relevant adjustments.
• Helping managers navigate routine employee relations matters, including arranging formal meetings and preparing supporting documentation.
• Overseeing holiday, sickness and statutory leave administration, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitoring employment compliance requirements, including eligibility to work and relevant documentation.
• Preparing HR management information and assisting with workforce reporting, audits and employee engagement activities.
• Responding to general HR enquiries and contributing to improvements in administrative processes across the organisation.

About the Successful Applicant:

You will have previous HR administration experience, ideally within a multi-site Retail or Hospitality environment, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems. A working understanding of UK employment legislation would be advantageous, as would a CIPD Level 3 qualification or a willingness to work towards one.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of three days per week in the Maidenhead office.
• Full-time working hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Family-friendly leave policies.
• On-site parking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their experience within a varied, hands-on role. 

About the Client:

Our client is an established and growing organisation within the Retail sector, operating across multiple locations.

About the Job:

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join a busy HR team, providing essential support across a broad range of people-related activities. Working closely with operational managers and colleagues, you will help ensure HR processes run smoothly, employee information remains accurate and the business receives a consistent and professional HR service.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating HR administration throughout the employee journey, including new appointments, contractual amendments and departures.
• Producing employment correspondence and ensuring personnel information is accurately recorded within internal systems.
• Assisting with recruitment activities, pre-employment screening and induction arrangements for new colleagues.
• Supporting monthly payroll preparation by collating employee changes, attendance information and relevant adjustments.
• Helping managers navigate routine employee relations matters, including arranging formal meetings and preparing supporting documentation.
• Overseeing holiday, sickness and statutory leave administration, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitoring employment compliance requirements, including eligibility to work and relevant documentation.
• Preparing HR management information and assisting with workforce reporting, audits and employee engagement activities.
• Responding to general HR enquiries and contributing to improvements in administrative processes across the organisation.

About the Successful Applicant:

You will have previous HR administration experience, ideally within a multi-site Retail or Hospitality environment, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems. A working understanding of UK employment legislation would be advantageous, as would a CIPD Level 3 qualification or a willingness to work towards one.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of three days per week in the Maidenhead office.
• Full-time working hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Family-friendly leave policies.
• On-site parking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their experience within a varied, hands-on role. 

About the Client

Our client is an established Construction organisation employing around 200 people and operating across multiple locations. With a close-knit HR function supporting the wider business, this is a great opportunity to join an environment where you can build strong relationships, take ownership and enjoy plenty of variety.

Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am–4.00pm. Due to location, a car is required.

About the Job

This is a varied HR Assistant position covering the full employee lifecycle, combining hands-on HR administration and employee relations with responsibility for coordinating and delivering induction and onboarding training.

Initially working alongside the existing HR Assistant during a thorough handover period, you will then take greater ownership of the role during their maternity leave, reporting into the HR Manager.

• Provide day-to-day HR and administrative support across the organisation.
• Support managers with first-line employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, absence and performance.
• Coordinate onboarding and inductions for new starters.
• Deliver internal training and coordinate the wider training calendar.
• Maintain employee records, HR systems, timesheets and documentation.
• Support recruitment, including interview coordination and new starter administration.
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies and general queries.
• Keep HR policies and processes accurate and up to date.
• Support health & safety administration, including PPE requirements.
• Prepare HR correspondence and reports, maintaining confidentiality.
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers across multiple sites.
• Assist with wider HR projects and office activities as required.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have around 3–4 years’ generalist HR experience. You’ll be confident supporting first-line employee relations matters, highly organised and comfortable in an administration-heavy role. Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport are essential. CIPD Level 3 would be advantageous, alongside a full UK driving licence for occasional site travel.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll benefit from a friendly, supportive environment and a varied role offering broad exposure across HR, employee relations and training.

How to Proceed

If this super HR 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 experience & are a car driver). You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!

**  HR Assistant – £34,000 to £35,000  – 12 Month FTC – Thatcham - Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home (after probation)  **

Contract: Interim / Fixed Term Contract (Possibly Temp – Perm)
Sector: International Trading, Distribution & Supply Chain
Reporting to: Senior Finance Leadership

Location: London / Hybrid

Other:  Part-Time (4 days could be considered)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an accomplished Record to Report (R2R) and Audit Readiness Lead to support a substantial, multi-region international business operating within a complex trading and distribution environment.

This is a critical, delivery-focused assignment requiring an experienced finance professional who can bring structure, rigour and accountability to financial reporting processes, ensuring the organisation is fully prepared to meet demanding audit and reporting deadlines.

Working closely with senior finance leadership, regional finance teams and external auditors, the successful candidate will take ownership of key R2R activities, strengthen financial controls and drive the successful delivery of audit requirements within an accelerated timeframe.

This is not a purely advisory or process improvement role. We are looking for someone who has personally delivered results in financial reporting environments, can establish control quickly and has the resilience and technical capability to see an assignment through to successful audit completion.

Key Responsibilities

R2R Leadership & Audit Delivery

• Take ownership of critical Record to Report activities, ensuring financial reporting processes are robust, accurate and audit-ready.
• Establish a clear, prioritised delivery plan aligned to demanding audit and reporting deadlines.
• Review the integrity of general ledger balances, supporting reconciliations and financial reporting information.
• Identify and resolve financial reporting issues, control weaknesses and outstanding audit requirements.
• Drive the timely preparation, review and completion of balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and intercompany accounting.
• Coordinate audit deliverables across multiple regions, ensuring consistency, accountability and timely resolution of outstanding matters.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders and external auditors to resolve queries, provide supporting evidence and progress towards successful audit sign-off.
• Introduce appropriate governance, reporting and escalation procedures to maintain momentum and ensure delivery against agreed milestones.

Inventory, Trading & Distribution Accounting

• Apply strong financial control principles within an inventory-intensive, trading or distribution environment.
• Review inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, valuation methodologies and associated balance sheet controls.
• Understand the financial implications of complex supply chains, including stock movements, goods in transit, cut-off procedures and intercompany trading.
• Identify potential financial reporting risks associated with inventory, cost of sales, margin recognition and working capital.
• Work closely with supply chain, operations and regional finance teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Strengthen the relationship between operational data, inventory systems and financial reporting.

Financial Controls, Governance & Process Improvement

• Assess existing R2R processes and identify areas requiring immediate remediation.
• Establish clear ownership, supporting documentation and evidence for key financial controls.
• Improve the quality and consistency of reconciliations and reporting across regional finance teams.
• Ensure appropriate audit trails are maintained and that financial information can withstand external scrutiny.
• Introduce practical, sustainable improvements without compromising critical reporting deadlines.
• Support compliance with relevant Group reporting policies, accounting standards and internal control frameworks.

Stakeholder Management & Delivery

• Act as a credible, hands-on partner to senior finance leadership, regional finance teams and external auditors.
• Provide clear and regular updates on progress, outstanding risks and actions required to achieve audit readiness.
• Challenge existing processes and behaviours where necessary to ensure delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving finance, operations, supply chain and systems teams.
• Take ownership of complex issues, driving them through to resolution rather than simply identifying problems.

The Person We're Looking for

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant, preferably ACA or ACCA, with substantial experience gained within a supply chain, distribution or trading business.

This sector background is essential. The successful candidate must understand the financial complexities of inventory-intensive operations, including stock valuation, inventory controls, working capital, intercompany transactions and the relationship between operational activity and financial reporting.

Equally important is a demonstrable track record of delivering successful audit outcomes, particularly within complex international organisations operating against demanding reporting deadlines.

We need someone who brings technical credibility, exceptional rigour and personal accountability. You will be comfortable taking ownership of challenging situations, establishing clear priorities and driving issues through to resolution.

This is a delivery-led appointment. Proven results, rather than simply exposure to similar projects, will be fundamental to selection.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred). A recognised equivalent professional accounting qualification may be considered, but full qualification is mandatory.
• Essential sector experience within supply chain, distribution or trading. Candidates must demonstrate direct experience of the financial and operational complexities associated with these environments.
• Significant experience in Record to Report, financial control, statutory reporting or audit readiness.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering financial reporting and audit requirements against challenging deadlines.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, stock valuation, reconciliations and associated financial controls.
• Experience working across multiple entities, countries or reporting regions.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including balance sheet integrity, intercompany accounting and financial reporting controls.
• Demonstrable experience identifying, prioritising and resolving complex accounting or audit issues.
• Experience working directly with external auditors through to successful audit completion.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to challenge, influence and drive accountability.
• A disciplined, methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Highly Desirable

• Experience within a large-scale international trading or distribution organisation.
• Previous experience leading accelerated audit readiness or financial reporting remediation assignments.
• Experience working within a listed or internationally owned Group.
• Knowledge of SOX, J-SOX or similarly rigorous financial control environments.
• Experience improving reporting consistency across geographically dispersed finance teams.
• Strong ERP knowledge, particularly within complex inventory and distribution environments.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this assignment will ultimately be measured by the successful delivery of audit requirements and achievement of external audit sign-off within the agreed reporting timetable.

The successful candidate will have:

• Established a clear, structured and achievable audit readiness plan.
• Taken ownership of critical R2R deliverables and driven them through to completion.
• Resolved material reconciliation issues, reporting discrepancies and outstanding audit matters.
• Ensured inventory and other significant balance sheet positions are appropriately supported, reconciled and evidenced.
• Strengthened the accuracy, consistency and reliability of financial reporting across multiple regions.
• Established clear accountability and effective coordination between regional finance teams.
• Delivered complete, accurate and timely audit evidence.
• Maintained effective engagement with external auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated measurable improvements in financial control, reporting discipline and audit preparedness.
• Contributed directly to the successful completion and sign-off of the external audit within the required timeframe.

The Opportunity to Make an Impact

This is a significant assignment for an experienced finance professional who thrives in complex environments and takes pride in delivering tangible results.

The successful individual will be recognised for their ability to bring financial discipline, technical expertise and decisive leadership to a business-critical programme.

We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate that they have successfully delivered comparable assignments, rather than simply participated in them.

Proven delivery, technical rigour and personal accountability will be central to success.

Location: Hucknall
Salary:  £50,000 - £60,000
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract - 15 months. Hybrid working

About the Client

Our client is a well-established Education organisation with a collaborative finance function and a strong focus on supporting its wider business objectives. They cultivate a supportive atmosphere where professional development is valued, with teams working together across different functions to deliver high-quality outcomes.

About the Job

This fixed-term Management Accountant position will provide key support to the finance team, combining month-end and management reporting responsibilities with analysis, audit support and involvement in business improvement projects. The role offers plenty of interaction across finance and the wider organisation, including working with an overseas transactional reporting team.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with month-end reporting and the production of management information, including divisional reporting for Group purposes.

• Completing and reviewing balance sheet and accounting reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.

• Collaborating with wider finance teams and the transactional reporting function in India to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.

• Contributing to finance transformation projects, including process improvements and changes to accounting systems.

• Supporting the Group audit process and working with external auditors to provide information and investigate queries.

• Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and commercial insight to support business requirements.

• Helping to identify opportunities to strengthen processes and improve financial documentation.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous Management Accounting or Finance Business Partnering experience and ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified, or possess equivalent experience. Strong Excel, general ledger accounting, financial systems, reporting and analytical skills are important. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally, able to interpret the story behind the numbers and communicate financial information clearly, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Education organisation and play an active role within its finance function. You will gain exposure to management reporting, audit, cross-functional working and finance transformation, while contributing to projects focused on improving processes and systems. The position should particularly appeal to someone who enjoys solving problems and is motivated by working within the education sector.

About the Client

Our client is a successful international organisation offering the chance to get close to the commercial action. You will join a team where finance has a strong voice, your ideas are welcomed and your insight can directly influence business performance.

About the Job

Partnering closely with commercial leadership, you will provide insight and challenge to improve profitability and shape pricing, investment and planning decisions.

Duties will include:

• Analysing sales and margins, highlighting opportunities and recommending action.
• Supporting budgets and forecasts alongside commercial teams.
• Building financial models to evaluate investments and business scenarios.
• Developing dashboards and translating large datasets into practical insights.
• Improving reporting processes and financial controls.
• Managing and developing one member of staff

About the Successful Applicant

You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least two years of commercial finance experience following qualification with strong business partnering skills. You will bring advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, dashboards and large dataset analysis, alongside experience with Power BI or a similar platform. You will confidently influence and challenge senior stakeholders.

What You Will Receive in Return

Competitive benefits, direct exposure to senior commercial leaders and meaningful influence over business decisions. 

Location: South London
Reporting to: Finance Director
Level: Senior Finance Professional

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced, commercially focused Senior Finance Business Partner to join an established, project-driven business looking to strengthen its financial planning, forecasting and commercial performance capabilities.

Working closely with the Finance Director, CEO and wider leadership team, this is a highly visible, hands-on position offering the opportunity to make a measurable impact on business performance.

The successful candidate will go beyond traditional financial reporting, using data to understand what drives revenue, costs and profitability, challenge commercial assumptions and identify opportunities to improve financial outcomes.

This role would suit someone who enjoys getting beneath the numbers, working closely with operational teams and taking ownership of improvements rather than simply reporting on historic performance.

What Success Looks Like – Your First Six Months

A particularly important aspect of this appointment is the ability to deliver tangible improvements within the first six months.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Improve forecasting accuracy: Strengthen the consistency, reliability and usefulness of financial forecasts, ensuring the business has greater confidence in future performance.

• Enhance financial visibility: Establish clearer, more insightful reporting across revenue, gross margin, operating expenditure and EBITDA.

• Understand profitability: Develop greater transparency around profitability by project, client and business area, identifying the factors influencing financial performance.

• Build commercial relationships: Establish credibility and effective working relationships with operational and commercial leaders, becoming a trusted partner in decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to improve margins: Highlight tangible opportunities to improve profitability, manage costs and increase operational efficiency.

• Streamline management reporting: Reduce manual processes, improve data quality and introduce more efficient reporting and analytical tools.

• Influence strategic decisions: Provide the Finance Director and CEO with clear, timely and actionable financial insight to support faster, better-informed decisions.

The expectation is not simply to produce better financial reports, but to actively influence how the business performs.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead and improve budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.

• Develop rolling forecasts covering revenue, gross profit, operating costs and EBITDA.

• Build financial models to support scenario planning, investment decisions and commercial opportunities.

• Challenge departmental assumptions and improve accountability for financial performance.

• Analyse actual results against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, trends and opportunities.

Commercial Finance & Profitability

• Analyse financial performance across projects, customers and operational business areas.

• Identify the drivers behind revenue, gross margin and profitability.

• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to understand project costs, pricing, resource utilisation and margin performance.

• Evaluate commercial opportunities, pricing structures and investment proposals.

• Highlight areas of margin erosion, cost overruns and underperformance, recommending practical solutions.

Management Information & Business Insight

• Develop meaningful management information and performance dashboards for senior leadership.

• Improve the clarity, consistency and accessibility of financial reporting.

• Translate complex financial information into concise, commercially relevant recommendations.

• Establish financial and operational KPIs that improve visibility and accountability.

• Provide insightful commentary on performance, rather than simply presenting financial results.

Finance Business Partnering

• Work directly with the Finance Director, CEO and senior operational stakeholders.

• Build relationships across commercial, operational and finance teams.

• Provide constructive challenge to assumptions, decisions and business plans.

• Help non-financial managers understand their financial responsibilities and performance.

• Proactively identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and reduce manual spreadsheet activity.

• Improve the quality, consistency and reliability of financial data.

• Develop reporting models, dashboards and analytical tools.

• Support improvements to financial systems, processes and controls.

• Ensure financial information can be used effectively to support operational and strategic decisions.

The Person We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in individuals who are naturally curious, commercially inquisitive and genuinely motivated by understanding what sits behind the numbers.

This is not a role for someone who simply produces management accounts and reports on historic performance.

We are looking for someone who:

• Questions the numbers: Enjoys investigating financial performance, identifying inconsistencies and understanding the underlying commercial drivers.

• Is comfortable with complex data: Can work confidently with large volumes of information, identify patterns and turn analysis into meaningful business insight.

• Has commercial confidence: Is comfortable challenging senior stakeholders, asking difficult questions and constructively influencing decisions.

• Takes ownership: Demonstrates initiative, follows issues through to resolution and brings solutions rather than simply identifying problems.

• Builds relationships: Works collaboratively with operational and commercial colleagues, understanding their challenges and helping them improve performance.

• Thinks beyond finance: Understands the connection between operational activity, commercial decisions, financial performance and profitability.

• Enjoys improving processes: Recognises opportunities to simplify reporting, improve data quality and create more efficient ways of working.

• Delivers results: Is pragmatic, proactive and focused on achieving measurable business improvements.

Above all, we want someone who combines strong financial expertise with commercial curiosity, credibility and the determination to make a difference.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or substantial equivalent relevant experience.

• Strong background in FP&A, commercial finance, finance business partnering or management accounting.

• Proven experience developing financial forecasts, budgets, models and management information.

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.

• Strong understanding of P&L performance, gross margin, EBITDA and operational cost drivers.

• Experience working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders.

• Ability to analyse complex financial information and present clear recommendations to senior management.

• Evidence of improving financial reporting, forecasting or business performance.

Desirable

• Experience within a project-based, operationally complex or service-led business.

• Exposure to project profitability, labour costs, resource utilisation and subcontractor expenditure.

• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and business intelligence tools.

• A track record of reporting automation, data improvement or financial systems enhancement.

• Experience working within a group or international reporting environment.

• Involvement in business improvement, transformation or operational change initiatives.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take a central role in improving the financial visibility and commercial performance of an established business.

With direct exposure to the Finance Director and CEO, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence important decisions, develop stronger financial processes and deliver improvements that have a genuine impact on profitability.

Location: Oxford
Salary: £55,000
Working Pattern: Flexible working

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong reputation and commitment to excellence. With a close-knit and collaborative working environment, they place great importance on teamwork, integrity and professional development. They offer a supportive culture where individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities, contribute fresh ideas and develop their skills.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a small, friendly finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This varied and hands-on position will take responsibility for the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls and efficient processes across the organisation and its subsidiaries.

The role offers considerable autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your experience across multiple areas of finance, with scope for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating month-end activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing financial transactions.

• Overseeing purchase and sales ledger activities, ensuring invoices, payments and outstanding balances are managed effectively.

• Preparing VAT submissions, including group returns, and supporting other statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Managing payroll processes alongside colleagues, ensuring accurate calculations, timely submissions and appropriate reconciliations.

• Overseeing fee administration, including invoicing, payment monitoring and associated financial reconciliations.

• Supporting the preparation of management accounts, departmental financial information and regular reporting.

• Working closely with external auditors and assisting with year-end financial requirements.

• Maintaining effective banking, credit card and payment administration procedures.

• Providing financial guidance and assistance to internal stakeholders, responding to queries and supporting operational teams.

• Identifying opportunities to streamline procedures, strengthen controls and improve the overall efficiency of the finance function.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have practical finance experience, including VAT return preparation, strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail. Organised, adaptable and confident working independently, you will communicate effectively and enjoy contributing to a small team. A recognised accounting qualification, or progress towards one, would be advantageous, alongside experience in charity accounting or a similarly varied finance environment. A proactive approach and willingness to embrace responsibility are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and supportive organisation offering a varied role with genuine scope for professional growth. You will benefit from working within a collaborative finance team, gaining exposure to a broad range of financial activities and developing valuable experience alongside an experienced Financial Controller.

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation within the logistics sector, with five companies across the group. Their team values collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement, offering an opportunity to take responsibility for payroll while developing your experience across HR operations.

About the Job

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will manage payroll across the group, making up approximately 60 to 70% of your role. Alongside this, you will support daily HR operations and help improve the systems and processes that keep the function running smoothly.

Duties will include:

• Managing monthly payroll across five companies, processing starters, leavers, overtime, bonuses and deductions.
• Completing HMRC submissions, year end reporting and pension administration.
• Answering payroll queries and ensuring employee records remain accurate.
• Preparing contracts, employment letters and documentation for changes to terms.
• Coordinating employee onboarding and leaver administration.
• Responding to enquiries about holidays, benefits and HR processes.
• Maintaining HR systems, tracking absence and producing reports.
• Supporting integration between payroll and HR systems and improving administrative processes.

About the Successful Applicant

You will bring at least five years’ experience managing payroll from start to finish, ideally across multiple companies, alongside strong HR administration skills. Confident with HMRC reporting, statutory payments, pensions and Excel, you will be organised, approachable and accurate. HR system experience is essential, with BambooHR or PayFit advantageous. A full UK driving licence and the ability to attend Colnbrook when required are also needed.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a salary of £38,000 to £44,000, alongside 25 days’ holiday, healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, a cycle to work scheme and free parking. Following probation, you can work from home two days each week. There is also scope to broaden your HR knowledge, with potential CIPD study support.

About the Company

Wade Macdonald is delighted to be recruiting exclusively for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established and growing SME within the Business Services sector.

Our client prides itself on its welcoming, relaxed and non-corporate environment, with a friendly finance team and excellent employee retention.

This is an opportunity to join a business where people genuinely enjoy working together and where a positive attitude and dependable approach are highly valued.

The Role

Working within a close-knit finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts payable function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and coding supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

• Maintaining purchase ledger records and resolving invoice queries.

• Processing and reconciling employee expenses.

• Managing company credit card transactions and reconciliations.

• Supporting foreign currency invoices and transactions, particularly relating to suppliers in China and the Far East.

• Liaising with suppliers and colleagues to resolve discrepancies.

• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and takes pride in delivering accurate work.

You may already have experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger and be looking for a stable, enjoyable working environment. Equally, you may have some finance or administrative experience and be keen to develop your skills further.

Ideally, you will offer:

• Previous experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger, finance administration or a similar environment, or a genuine interest in developing within finance.

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.

• A comfortable working knowledge of Excel and financial systems.

• Good communication skills and a friendly, collaborative approach.

• Reliability, consistency and a willingness to support colleagues.

• A positive attitude towards routine transactional accounting work.

AAT qualifications or studies would be welcomed but are not essential. Previous exposure to foreign currency transactions would also be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £26,000–£30,000, depending on experience.

• A stable, established business with excellent employee retention.

• A friendly, supportive and relaxed working environment.

• A close-knit finance team with a collaborative culture.

• The opportunity to settle into a valued role for the long term.

• Scope to develop your finance skills, should you wish to.

How to Apply

Whether you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a positive change of environment or someone keen to build their finance experience, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today through Wade Macdonald to find out more.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established, large organisation within the Leisure and Hospitality sector, with a significant presence across the UK and Ireland. With a collaborative and welcoming culture, they place real importance on teamwork, employee engagement and delivering exceptional customer experiences. They encourage open communication, value different perspectives and offer an environment where people can make a genuine difference.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a friendly and supportive HR team of four. Working closely with three to four Area Managers across the North, you will provide a commercially focused HR service, balancing operational employee relations responsibilities with wider people initiatives and business improvement projects.

This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day challenges of a fast-paced, multi-site environment whilst contributing to longer-term HR priorities.

• Managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and performance issues.
• Supporting recruitment, talent development and succession planning.
• Delivering HR projects, including restructuring, change management and process improvements.
• Driving employee engagement, retention and performance.
• Coaching managers and ensuring consistent application of HR policies.
• Using HR data to identify trends and support commercial decisions.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist with a strong background in hospitality or retail and ideally multi-site experience. Strong employee relations expertise, including managing complex cases, is essential, alongside commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders. You will be approachable, pragmatic and confident operating in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a welcoming and down-to-earth HR team where collaboration, honesty and mutual support are genuinely valued. This is an opportunity to work closely with operational leaders, take ownership of meaningful HR initiatives and develop your experience within a large, customer-focused organisation.

How to Proceed

To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today on 07825 502491 (please call only if you have previous HR experience within hospitality/retail). Alternatively, promptly submit your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!

**  HR Business Partner (must have Hospitality/Retail Background) – West London – £55,000 to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits - Hybrid (4 days office, 1 home)  **

Location: Reading/South East (4 days in office)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

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.

Birmingham - 3 days per week / £560 umbrella

Project-Based Environment | Financial Planning & Analysis | Stakeholder Management

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a large, complex, project-driven organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational and project teams, providing financial insight, challenging performance and supporting effective decision-making.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a project-based environment, managing a broad range of stakeholders and partnering closely with functions such as Commercial, Controls and Project Delivery.

Experience developing financial reports, supporting multi-year financial planning and understanding direct and indirect costs would be particularly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner, providing financial insight, challenge and support to senior stakeholders and project teams.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships across Commercial, Project Controls, Operations and wider Finance functions.

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning activities.

• Produce and develop meaningful financial reports, management information and analysis to support business decisions.

• Monitor and challenge project expenditure, forecasts and financial performance.

• Provide analysis and commentary on budget variances, identifying risks, opportunities and potential cost efficiencies.

• Support the management and reporting of direct and indirect costs, including workforce and project-related expenditure.

• Review financial forecasts, cash flow projections and cost assumptions to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Contribute to month-end reporting, financial controls and ongoing process improvements.

• Support business cases, investment proposals and financial assessments.

Skills & Experience Required

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

• Project-based experience – a background in a complex, project-led or programme-driven organisation.

• Finance Business Partnering – experience working collaboratively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Stakeholder management – confidence engaging, influencing and challenging stakeholders across multiple functions and seniority levels.

• Financial reporting – experience producing, developing and improving management reports and financial analysis.

• Planning & forecasting – a good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and ideally multi-year financial planning.

• Cost management – experience analysing direct and indirect costs would be beneficial.

• Systems & analytical skills – strong Excel capabilities, financial modelling skills and experience working with ERP or financial reporting systems.

• Commercial awareness – the ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into practical business recommendations.

Additional Requirements

This role requires candidates to meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening requirements.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000  + benefits + Hybrid working

About the Client

This organisation is a large, international group with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. Operating at scale, they bring together multiple specialist businesses under a unified structure, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and stakeholders alike.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Accountant to join a central Group Finance function during a period of significant growth and integration. This role plays a key part in strengthening financial control, supporting multiple finance teams, and ensuring robust statutory and regulatory compliance across a complex group structure.

Duties will include:

• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating audit timelines and responses

• Overseeing the preparation and delivery of Management Accounts across a large portfolio of entities

• Supporting finance teams to enhance financial controls and embed best practice

• Ensuring statutory and regulatory reporting obligations are met accurately and on time

• Providing technical accounting guidance on reporting standards and complex accounting matters

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly under FRS 102. You will have experience producing statutory accounts, working with auditors, and operating in a multi-entity environment. Strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join an organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and professional development. The role offers genuine career progression, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence group-wide finance processes. Flexible working, a supportive culture, and the chance to be part of a growing and evolving finance function are all 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: Marlow – 3 days office, 2 home
Salary: £48000 + 10% Bonus

About the Client

Our client is a global organisation with a busy UK operation and an established HR function. They offer a collaborative working environment where strong relationships, professional development and effective people management are highly valued. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Job

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this is a broad HR Advisor position with a particular emphasis on employee relations. You will be a key point of contact for managers across the organisation, providing practical advice on complex people matters and helping ensure employment legislation, internal policies and good HR practice are applied consistently.

Alongside managing your own ER caseload, you will coach managers, contribute to HR projects and policy development, and use people data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Duties will include:

• Providing managers with practical guidance across employee relations and UK employment law matters
• Managing complex ER cases from initial enquiry through to resolution, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence matters
• Advising on flexible working, workplace disputes and other sensitive employee issues
• Coaching managers to improve confidence and consistency when dealing with people matters
• Creating and delivering management training, guidance materials and practical HR resources
• Reviewing HR policies, processes and documentation to ensure they remain effective and compliant
• Keeping abreast of employment law developments and identifying any resulting changes required within the organisation
• Preparing formal HR documentation relating to investigations, outcomes, consultations and other employment matters
• Supporting legal enquiries, settlement agreements and employment tribunal-related activity when required
• Assisting with statutory people reporting, including Gender Pay Gap reporting
• Working with Occupational Health providers, referencing agencies and other external partners
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records in line with GDPR requirements
• Responding to enquiries received through the HR inbox and escalating issues where appropriate
• Reviewing employee relations data to identify recurring themes, risks and areas for improvement
• Managing the leaver process, including exit interviews and analysis of employee feedback
• Supporting restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers and consultation programmes
• Contributing to employee engagement, wellbeing, learning and wider HR projects
• Helping improve HR systems, processes and ways of working
• Building effective relationships with managers and stakeholders throughout the organisation
• Supporting wider people, wellbeing and health and safety initiatives

About the Successful Applicant

You will ideally be CIPD Level 5 qualified, or possess equivalent experience, with around four to five years' experience in an HR Advisor or ER-focused position. You will have strong UK employment law knowledge and experience handling complex casework. Confident communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills are essential, alongside excellent organisation, discretion and emotional intelligence. HRIS experience, ideally Workday, and experience delivering training would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a supportive and collaborative HR team where you can take ownership of varied and interesting employee relations work while continuing to develop your HR expertise. The position offers exposure to complex casework, organisational change, HR projects and wider people initiatives, providing plenty of opportunity to broaden your experience.

The role is primarily office based in Marlow, with a non-contractual option to work from home for up to two days per week where business requirements allow. Some occasional travel may also be required.

Location: Uxbridge
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

About the Client

Our client is a well-established, international FMCG organisation with a strong presence in the UK and an excellent reputation within its market. With a UK turnover exceeding £100m, the business continues to grow whilst maintaining a supportive, collaborative and family-oriented culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation that values its people and encourages professional development.

About the Job

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting the month-end process and ensuring strong financial controls across the business.

This is a varied, hands-on position offering exposure to different areas of finance, alongside opportunities to contribute to improvements in systems and processes.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Managing intercompany transactions, cross-charges and associated reconciliations.

• Maintaining the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules and supporting lease accounting.

• Overseeing employee expenses and corporate credit card processes, ensuring compliance and accurate VAT treatment.

• Reconciling bank accounts, payment platforms and other key balance sheet accounts.

• Supporting stock accounting, including inventory provisions and associated adjustments.

• Preparing financial information and supporting documentation for annual statutory and Group audits.

• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, particularly across cost of goods sold and operating expenses.

• Maintaining accurate pricing information and processing associated customer adjustments.

• Working closely with finance, commercial and operational teams to improve reporting, processes and financial controls.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified, finalist or qualified-by-experience accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong grounding in financial accounting, month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. Confident using Excel and ERP systems, you will be organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing competing priorities. A proactive approach, good communication skills and a willingness to get involved across the wider finance function will be important.

What You Will Receive in Return

An opportunity to join an established international organisation with a supportive, people-focused culture and a strong reputation in its sector. The position offers varied responsibilities, exposure to a sizeable UK operation and the chance to develop your technical accounting experience whilst contributing to wider finance improvements.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a small, established organisation offering a friendly and supportive working environment. They value teamwork, attention to detail and a collaborative approach, creating a welcoming atmosphere where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to the organisation's continued success.

About the Job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time Credit Controller to join a close-knit finance team, working approximately 12 to 15 hours per week. Around 70% of the role will focus on credit control, with the remaining responsibilities covering transactional accounting and general finance support. This varied position would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of their workload and contributing to the smooth running of the finance function within a smaller organisation.

Duties will include:

• Preparing customer invoices and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately
• Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue payments
• Reviewing income records, investigating discrepancies and preparing financial reconciliations
• Checking and balancing corporate card transactions
• Managing supplier invoices and employee expense claims
• Responding to payment enquiries from customers and suppliers
• Working closely with commercial colleagues to address billing discrepancies and outstanding accounts
• Providing additional bookkeeping and administrative assistance to support the wider finance function

About the Successful Applicant
You will have at least two years of experience working in finance, alongside strong Excel skills and excellent organisational abilities. Ideally, you will have experience using Sage 50, although this is not essential. You will be confident working independently, managing your own workload and meeting deadlines.

What You Will Receive in Return
You will benefit from flexible part-time working hours within a welcoming and supportive team. The organisation offers a relaxed working atmosphere, practical training and the opportunity to broaden your experience across different areas of finance. Additional benefits include a company pension and on-site parking, alongside a pleasant countryside office location.

Location: Datchet (4 days office / 1 home)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

About the Client

Our client is an established managed services business supporting organisations across the UK. With people at the heart of its approach, the business champions honesty, shared knowledge and taking ownership, encouraging colleagues to support one another, deliver on their promises and take pride in making a positive difference for clients.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a busy and collaborative HR team. This varied position will involve managing a broad range of employee relations matters, providing practical guidance to managers and ensuring employment issues are handled consistently, sensitively and in line with current legislation.

Duties will include:

• Taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of employee relations matters, including disciplinary issues, grievances, absence, appeals and redundancy situations.
• Providing clear, commercially focused guidance to managers on complex people-related challenges.
• Supporting managers through formal processes, including investigations, hearings and resolution meetings.
• Preparing and reviewing HR documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with employment legislation.
• Working closely with external legal advisers where additional specialist support is required.
• Building effective relationships with operational leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Monitoring case progress, maintaining accurate records and producing regular management information.
• Identifying patterns in employee relations activity and recommending preventative measures.
• Assisting with TUPE arrangements, trade union matters and wider HR projects.
• Contributing to improvements in HR processes and supporting initiatives that strengthen management capability.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have proven experience in an employee relations or HR advisory role, with a sound understanding of UK employment law and GDPR. Confident in managing complex cases, you will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills. A resilient, pragmatic approach is essential, alongside strong attention to detail. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required. CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a competitive salary of up to £45,000, alongside the opportunity to join a supportive, people-focused organisation where your contribution will be valued. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of employee relations challenges, providing excellent opportunities to broaden your expertise and develop professionally.

Location: Newbury, Berkshire (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 plus benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Client

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed organisation within the Energy sector. With several businesses across the group and further expansion planned, they are investing in their finance systems and processes. They offer a collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership and develop their expertise.

About the Job

An opportunity for a newly qualified or finalist accountant to take responsibility for month-end accounting across multiple entities. With NetSuite being introduced across the group, you will play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining controls and improving processes.

Duties will include:

• Managing month-end activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments.

• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.

• Reviewing revenue recognition and intercompany transactions.

• Producing financial schedules to support group reporting.

• Preparing VAT returns and supporting year-end audits.

• Coordinating payroll, expenses and corporate card reconciliations.

• Maintaining financial controls and supporting compliance requirements.

• Acting as a NetSuite super-user and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a newly qualified or finalist ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with month-end experience, strong reconciliation skills and a good understanding of UK VAT. Confident with Excel and financial systems, you will be organised, analytical and keen to improve processes. Experience with NetSuite, multi-entity accounting, payroll or audit would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

A salary of £40,000 to £50,000 plus benefits, alongside the opportunity to develop your experience in group accounting and NetSuite. You will work closely with an experienced finance team, take ownership of key processes and contribute to improvements within a growing organisation.

If you're looking to build on your accounting experience and take on greater responsibility, apply today or contact Wade Macdonald to find out more.

About the Client
Wade Macdoanld are currently working with a professional services organisation working with a diverse range of businesses across the UK. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, specialist services while maintaining a collaborative and people-focused working environment.

About the Job
This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join an experienced payroll team based in Reading. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of customers, delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services whilst developing strong working relationships and providing knowledgeable support.

Duties will include:

• Managing payroll activities for an allocated portfolio of customers, ensuring an accurate and timely service.
• Processing PAYE requirements including statutory payments, starters and leavers, pension deductions and attachment of earnings.
• Completing year-end payroll processes and preparing relevant documentation, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Handling pension deductions, with exposure to public-sector pension schemes beneficial.
• Keeping customers informed of relevant HMRC legislation and payroll requirements.
• Investigating and responding to payroll queries from employees, customers and HMRC.
• Building effective relationships with contacts at different levels within customer organisations.
• Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to make payroll administration more efficient.
• Supporting the implementation of new customers, including assisting with parallel payroll runs.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a consistently high standard of payroll service.

About the Successful Applicant
You will have previous payroll bureau experience, managing payrolls for a portfolio of SME clients and working across weekly, monthly and quarterly payroll cycles. You will have a strong understanding of PAYE, pensions, benefits and RTI, together with payroll software experience. Highly accurate and organised, you will be confident managing multiple client deadlines, handling confidential information and building strong relationships while resolving payroll queries effectively.

What You Will Receive in Return
Benefits include 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, pension, health cash plan, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity leave & family-forming support. You will also have access to regular training, a cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts, plus medical and dental cover.

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation. They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where teamwork, professional development and continuous improvement are highly valued. With a strong focus on building positive working relationships, they encourage employees to develop their skills and make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance department on a fixed-term contract.

Duties will include:

• Reviewing customer account statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues.
• Creating new customer accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing and processing credit notes relating to customer rebates and sales adjustments.
• Assisting with the allocation of incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Managing shared finance inboxes, responding to enquiries and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to support effective credit management processes.
• Assisting with additional finance administration and other tasks as required by the management team.

About the Successful Applicant

You will ideally have 1 - 2 years' experience in a Finance Assistant, with good numerical skills and intermediate Excel knowledge. You will be a confident communicator with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will become part of a welcoming and supportive finance team within an established organisation that values collaboration and professional development. This fixed-term opportunity offers valuable experience across Accounts Receivable and wider finance activities, helping you build your technical knowledge and develop your career in a positive working environment.

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation. They offer a professional and collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to the wider success of the business. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement and personal development, they provide a supportive setting for individuals looking to build their finance careers.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a fixed-term contract.

Duties will include:

• Managing incoming supplier invoices, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and within agreed timescales.
• Reviewing supplier account balances, investigating discrepancies and addressing outstanding queries.
• Creating and maintaining supplier records and expense accounts within the finance system.
• Checking invoices against purchase orders using Basware.
• Raising purchase requests and generating purchase orders when required.
• Monitoring shared finance inboxes and dealing with internal and external enquiries.
• Maintaining customs documentation and submitting the relevant online declarations.
• Providing additional administrative and transactional support to the wider finance function.

About the Successful Applicant

You will need experience in an Accounts Payable role, alongside good Excel skills and a confident approach to working with numbers. You will be organised, accurate and comfortable communicating with suppliers and colleagues.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a welcoming and collaborative finance team within an established organisation, gaining valuable exposure to a variety of financial processes. This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to strengthen your Accounts Payable expertise, broaden your experience and develop your skills in a supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement.

About the Client

Wade Macdonald is delighted to be partnering with a growing and established HR consultancy in Fleet to recruit an experienced Senior HR Consultant with a strong background in complex Employee Relations (ER).

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HR Consultant with extensive Employee Relations expertise to join a growing consultancy. This is a hands-on, client-facing position where you will take ownership of challenging HR matters, providing commercially focused guidance and supporting businesses with their everyday people management needs.

Duties will include:

• Taking full responsibility for complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, absence management and performance concerns.
• Advising management teams on sensitive employment issues, ensuring decisions are compliant with current legislation.
• Overseeing challenging employee situations, including workplace investigations, formal hearings and termination processes.
• Preparing accurate HR correspondence, investigation findings and consultation documentation.
• Guiding managers through challenging conversations and developing their confidence in managing employee issues.
• Ensuring HR frameworks and procedures remain practical, consistent and aligned with employment law.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance HR processes, documentation and operational effectiveness.
• Providing specialist guidance on organisational restructuring, TUPE transfers and workforce changes.
• Keeping abreast of employment law developments and translating legislative changes into practical advice.
• Establishing positive relationships with clients, providing dependable support and commercially balanced recommendations.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have significant experience in senior operational HR and a strong background in complex employee relations. Confident working independently, you will possess excellent employment law knowledge, sound judgement and strong stakeholder management skills. A resilient, approachable and commercially minded professional, you will enjoy a varied consultancy environment and be comfortable working from the Fleet office at least three days per week, with occasional client travel.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience, alongside the opportunity to join a growing and supportive organisation. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, genuine autonomy and the opportunity to influence people management practices across different businesses.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a global organisation with a strong market reputation. They offer the stability of a large organisation alongside a welcoming and collaborative working environment. Their culture is centred around teamwork, continuous learning and professional development, with employees encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute to shared success.

About the Job
This role will report to the Credit Control Manager. It will be taking responsibility for overseeing a portfolio of customer accounts, driving effective debt recovery and helping to protect the organisation's financial position. This is a varied role offering regular interaction with customers and colleagues across the business.

Duties will include:

• Contacting customers regularly to follow up on outstanding and overdue payments
• Processing incoming payments and matching them to customer accounts
• Following credit control procedures to help reduce financial risk
• Releasing sales orders in line with company credit policies
• Setting up new customer accounts and completing the necessary checks
• Carrying out credit reviews to identify any potential risks
• Keeping customer account records accurate and up to date
• Responding to customer queries by telephone and email
• Providing support to the wider Accounts Receivable team when needed
• Assisting with general accounts administration and other tasks as required

About the Successful Applicant
You will bring previous credit control experience, excellent Excel skills and a strong understanding of credit management processes. Highly organised and commercially aware, you will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, confident communication and effective negotiation skills. You will be comfortable making decisions independently, analysing financial information and building productive relationships with customers and colleagues alike.

What You Will Receive in Return
In return, you will join a forward-thinking organisation offering hybrid working, study support and a healthcare cash plan. You will also benefit from a bonus scheme and the opportunity to develop your career within a growing finance function, in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a rapidly expanding organisation within the Technology sector, experiencing significant growth and offering an exciting opportunity to join their close-knit finance team. With ambitious plans for the future, they are looking for individuals who enjoy taking ownership, embracing change and contributing to a growing business. Their culture is collaborative, supportive and fast-paced, with plenty of opportunities to develop professionally and make a genuine impact.

About the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and ambitious Management Accountant to join a small finance team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. The role offers a broad mix of management accounting, financial operations and business partnering, alongside the opportunity to play a key part in an upcoming finance systems change.

Duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end close process.
• Overseeing day-to-day finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Supporting tax compliance, audit preparation and year-end requirements.
• Maintaining the general ledger, including reconciliations, journals and financial controls.
• Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Assisting with the transition from Xero to a new finance system, helping to improve processes and reporting capabilities.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline existing procedures and improve efficiencies.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects as the business continues to expand.

About the Successful Applicant
You will be a proactive, hands-on Management Accountant with strong Excel skills, good accounting systems knowledge and ideally experience using Xero. Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA, you will have solid month-end and management accounting experience. A positive, can-do attitude, adaptability and a genuine desire to develop are essential, alongside the confidence to work within a small team and embrace systems and process improvements.

What You Will Receive in Return
You will benefit from hybrid working in Central London, 30 days’ annual leave, private medical insurance and study support towards professional accounting qualifications. Joining a rapidly growing Technology organisation, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in a major finance systems transformation while developing your skills and progressing your career.

About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a rapidly expanding organisation within the Technology sector, experiencing significant growth and offering an exciting opportunity to join their close-knit finance team. With ambitious plans for the future, they are looking for individuals who enjoy taking ownership, embracing change and contributing to a growing business. Their culture is collaborative, supportive and fast-paced, with plenty of opportunities to develop professionally and make a genuine impact.

About the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and ambitious Management Accountant to join a small finance team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. The role offers a broad mix of management accounting, financial operations and business partnering, alongside the opportunity to play a key part in an upcoming finance systems change.

Duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end close process.
• Overseeing day-to-day finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Supporting tax compliance, audit preparation and year-end requirements.
• Maintaining the general ledger, including reconciliations, journals and financial controls.
• Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Assisting with the transition from Xero to a new finance system, helping to improve processes and reporting capabilities.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline existing procedures and improve efficiencies.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects as the business continues to expand.

About the Successful Applicant
You will be a proactive, hands-on Management Accountant with strong Excel skills, good accounting systems knowledge and ideally experience using Xero. Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA, you will have solid month-end and management accounting experience. A positive, can-do attitude, adaptability and a genuine desire to develop are essential, alongside the confidence to work within a small team and embrace systems and process improvements.

What You Will Receive in Return
You will benefit from hybrid working in Central London, 30 days’ annual leave, private medical insurance and study support towards professional accounting qualifications. Joining a rapidly growing Technology organisation, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in a major finance systems transformation while developing your skills and progressing your career.

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern: Office Based

About the Client

Our client is a growing international organisation with operations across multiple countries. They have established a strong reputation within their sector and offer a collaborative and supportive working environment.

With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, they provide employees with opportunities to broaden their experience and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Part Qualified Management Accountant to join an established Finance team, reporting directly to the FP&A Manager.

This is a varied position offering exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and business partnering. You will play an important role in maintaining financial controls, supporting operational decision making and contributing to the continued development of the Finance function.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining fixed asset records, including depreciation and asset movements.
• Managing intercompany accounting and resolving reconciliation differences.
• Reviewing overhead expenditure and investigating variances against budgets.
• Producing financial analysis and cost centre reports for operational stakeholders.
• Supporting monthly Group reporting, including submissions to the US parent organisation.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Maintaining lease accounting schedules and supporting compliance requirements.
• Providing financial information for internal and external audits.
• Assisting with VAT, corporation tax and other statutory reporting obligations.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve existing processes.

About the Successful Applicant

You will ideally be studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with previous experience in management accounting and month end reporting. Finalists and qualified by experience candidates will also be considered. Strong Excel skills, experience of balance sheet reconciliations and excellent attention to detail are essential. You will be confident communicating with stakeholders, managing deadlines and working within a busy Finance environment.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a salary of £45,000 and the opportunity to join a growing international organisation offering exposure to both UK and US financial reporting.

Working closely with an experienced FP&A Manager, you will gain valuable experience across a broad range of accounting activities, with opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and commercial understanding.

The organisation offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Part Qualified Management Accountant looking to take the next step in their career.

Location: Wokingham
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid

About the Client

Our client is a growing organisation, forming part of a successful international group. With a strong commitment to quality, reliability and operational excellence, they have developed a culture built around respect, integrity and teamwork. They offer a collaborative working environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop their careers while supporting the continued growth of the organisation.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Finance Manager. Working closely with operational leaders and senior management, you will provide valuable financial insight, strengthen reporting processes and help drive profitability. This is a varied and influential position combining financial management, business partnering and team leadership.

Duties will include:

• Leading and developing the finance team, ensuring effective financial management and compliance across both locations.

• Partnering with operational management to evaluate business performance and support key commercial decisions.

• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.

• Analysing sales performance, profitability, work in progress and operational costs to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Managing cash flow projections, overseeing working capital and supporting effective credit control.

• Coordinating statutory reporting, external audits, VAT submissions and financial compliance requirements.

• Reviewing financial systems and ERP processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and reporting capabilities.

• Monitoring departmental expenditure, supplier agreements and wider business overheads.

• Providing financial evaluations to support investment proposals, recruitment planning and resource allocation.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Operations, Sales, HR and central finance to improve business performance.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or approaching qualification, with at least four to five years' relevant finance experience. Strong Excel skills, ERP knowledge and commercial awareness are essential. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable challenging and influencing senior stakeholders, with the ability to lead a team effectively. A proactive, analytical approach and the confidence to work independently will be key to your success.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will have the opportunity to join a growing international organisation where your contribution will directly influence business performance. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial finance experience, work closely with senior leadership and play an important role in shaping the future of the finance function.

You will benefit from a supportive and collaborative culture that values professional development, personal accountability and continuous improvement, alongside the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career within an established international group.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £90,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid working - 2-3 days in office

About the Client

Our client is a large, international organisation with a strong reputation and an established global presence. They pride themselves on creating a collaborative and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop professionally and take ownership of their careers. With a genuine focus on teamwork, inclusivity and employee wellbeing, they offer an environment where individuals can make a meaningful contribution and enjoy long-term career development.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to take responsibility for financial reporting, management accounting and financial controls within a well-established finance function. Managing a team of Management Accountants, you will play an important role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal processes and supporting senior leadership with reliable financial information.

Duties will include:

• Managing the monthly and quarterly financial close, delivering accurate results within agreed deadlines.

• Reviewing complex accounting adjustments, ensuring appropriate treatment in line with relevant reporting standards.

• Working closely with senior finance colleagues to produce insightful management information and support board-level reporting.

• Taking responsibility for balance sheet accuracy, including reviewing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.

• Maintaining effective financial controls and ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is in place.

• Overseeing cash flow projections, assessing working capital requirements and challenging financial assumptions.

• Coordinating external audits, preparing statutory accounts and addressing technical accounting matters.

• Liaising with tax specialists to ensure relevant submissions are completed correctly and on time.

• Reviewing regulatory reporting requirements.

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Management Accountants.

• Ensuring financial reporting meets applicable accounting standards and internal policies.

• Identifying opportunities to streamline financial procedures, improve reporting quality and strengthen operational efficiency.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS, alongside proven experience leading finance teams. You will bring expertise in statutory reporting, audit management and financial controls, with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders. A collaborative approach, excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset towards improving processes will be essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a successful international organisation offering a supportive, people-focused culture and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within its finance function. Alongside a competitive salary, you can expect opportunities for professional development, career progression and exposure to senior stakeholders. The organisation also promotes employee wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements potentially available depending on business requirements.

£55,000 to £65,000 – Fully Office-Based  **

About the Client

Our client is a growing, FCA-regulated organisation operating within the Financial Services sector, with a specialist focus on high-value assets and an expanding multi-site presence.

Combining a strong commercial outlook with a commitment to regulatory excellence, this is an organisation where attention to detail, integrity and exceptional customer outcomes really matter. With a collaborative, hands-on culture and ambitious plans for continued growth, they offer an environment where individuals are trusted to take ownership, influence decisions and make a genuine difference.

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, commercially minded Compliance & Administration Manager with experience of FCA to take ownership of a varied and influential role within a growing organisation. You'll take ownership of FCA compliance, complaints and administration, leading a team, influencing senior stakeholders and driving improvements across this growing organisation.

• Overseeing FCA compliance, Consumer Duty and regulatory requirements.
• Managing customer complaints, including Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) cases.
• Monitoring compliance risks, policies and regulatory changes.
• Conducting compliance reviews and improving internal controls.
• Preparing compliance reports and advising senior management.
• Leading and supporting the administration team.
• Overseeing office operations, facilities and supplier relationships.
• Streamlining processes and supporting business growth.

About the Successful Applicant

You'll have essential FCA compliance experience within financial services or lending, including complaints handling and FOS cases. Strong regulatory knowledge, team management skills and a confident, organised approach are key.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a role offering genuine responsibility, variety and visibility within a growing organisation where you will take real ownership and autonomy.

The opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers and influence business-wide improvements.

How to Proceed

To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today on 07825 502491 (please call only if you have previous FCA experience). Alternatively, promptly submit your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!

**  Compliance & Administration Manager (FCA) – Guildford –

£55,000 to £65,000 – Fully Office-Based  **

Location: London
Salary: £70,000- £80,000
Working Pattern: 3 days in office

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation seeking to strengthen its finance function with the appointment of a Senior Management Accountant. With a strong emphasis on financial integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement, they offer a supportive working environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, develop professionally and contribute to the wider success of the organisation.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified accountant to join a busy finance team, playing an important role in delivering reliable financial information and maintaining effective financial controls. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for key reporting activities, support the wider accounting team and help identify opportunities to enhance financial processes.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating monthly and quarterly financial close activities, delivering accurate results within established deadlines.

• Producing and overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and maintaining strong financial oversight.

• Working alongside the Financial Controller to reinforce internal governance and ensure appropriate control records are maintained.

• Developing cash flow projections, assessing performance against expectations and identifying potential financial exposures.

• Delivering quarterly financial analysis and commentary across profit and loss and balance sheet performance for Group Finance.

• Managing elements of the external audit process, responding to information requests and working with colleagues across the business.

• Compiling financial data to support corporation tax and VAT reporting requirements.

• Providing guidance and reviewing the output of junior and intermediate management accounting colleagues.

• Ensuring financial practices remain aligned with Group policies and relevant accounting regulations.

• Identifying opportunities to streamline reporting procedures, improve accuracy and strengthen financial controls.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a recently qualified accountant with a solid background in management accounting, financial reporting and internal controls. Previous experience supporting external audits is essential, alongside excellent analytical skills and a meticulous approach to accuracy. You will be confident communicating with finance and non-finance colleagues, demonstrating a proactive attitude towards improving processes and supporting the development of others.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within an established organisation that values teamwork, accountability and professional growth. You will gain exposure to Group-level reporting, work closely with senior finance stakeholders and have the opportunity to influence financial processes and controls. A collaborative working environment and the chance to broaden your technical expertise make this an attractive next step for an ambitious finance professional.

About the Client

Our client is a large, well-established organisation with a strong international presence and a reputation for excellence. They are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to shared success. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and employee wellbeing, they offer a welcoming workplace where individuals can thrive.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Analyst to join a busy finance function on a 12-month fixed term contract. Working closely with the Tax Manager, you will play an important role in supporting UK and Irish tax compliance, with a particular emphasis on VAT. This varied position offers exposure to wider corporate tax activities, financial reporting and cross-functional projects.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating VAT reporting activities across the UK and Ireland, maintaining robust processes and meeting statutory deadlines.
• Acting as a point of contact for tax enquiries from internal departments and contributing to business-wide initiatives.
• Analysing financial information and producing supporting schedules for corporation tax reporting, liabilities and provisions.
• Liaising with colleagues and external advisers to ensure tax obligations are managed effectively and deadlines are achieved.
• Assisting with R&D tax relief submissions, Senior Accounting Officer obligations and tax planning activities.
• Contributing to financial reporting reviews and identifying opportunities to strengthen tax processes and controls.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have solid UK VAT compliance experience, strong analytical skills and a good understanding of corporation tax requirements. An ATT qualification, equivalent accreditation or progress towards one is essential. You will be organised, detail-oriented and confident communicating with stakeholders. Knowledge of Irish taxation, SAP, corporate tax software or R&D tax relief would be advantageous, alongside a degree or equivalent educational background.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a respected international organisation offering a collaborative and supportive working culture, with a strong commitment to employee development and wellbeing. This 12-month opportunity provides valuable exposure to a broad range of tax activities, the chance to work with experienced professionals and the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise within an established finance team.

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation based in Theale and they need someone who can join the team for 6 Months initially ASAP!

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to take ownership of the monthly payroll function during a six-month assignment. Working closely with senior leadership, Finance and HR, you will oversee payroll operations, manage complex commission arrangements and play an important role in transitioning to a new payroll system.

Duties will include:

• Taking responsibility for the complete monthly payroll cycle, ensuring employees receive accurate payments within agreed timescales.
• Managing payroll amendments, including new joiners, departures, salary adjustments, pensions and statutory entitlements.
• Liaising with senior stakeholders to calculate and verify commission payments, incentive schemes and guaranteed earnings.
• Reviewing variable remuneration arrangements to ensure different commission rates and payment conditions are applied correctly.
• Preparing payroll reconciliations and management information for authorisation.
• Overseeing HMRC requirements, pension obligations and associated payroll compliance.
• Responding to employee pay enquiries professionally, maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
• Assisting with the introduction of a new payroll platform, including transferring information, checking accuracy and conducting test runs.
• Collaborating with HR to enhance payroll administration and improve the flow of employee information.
• Providing additional assistance to the Finance Director and identifying opportunities to strengthen existing procedures.
• Maintaining comprehensive payroll documentation and effective internal controls.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have proven experience managing UK payroll independently, with sound knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pensions. Experience handling complex commissions and payroll system migrations is essential, alongside strong Excel skills. You will be organised, detail-oriented and confident communicating with senior stakeholders.

What You Will Receive in Return

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will gain valuable exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role in improving payroll processes and implementing a new system. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise, broaden your experience and make an immediate impact.