An Accounts Assistant role is an entry level finance role that is responsible for providing admin support to an Accountant. An Accounts Assistants tasks can vary dependent on the size and demand of the organisation they work for but generally they can be responsible for:
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Compiling and maintaining financial records
- Credit control
- VAT returns
- Payroll
- Reconciliations
- Assisting with preparation of statutory accounts
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Credit Controller
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£30000.00 - £31000.00 per annum
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London
Permanent My client is a market leader in the Healthcare logistics sector. The team consists of highly experienced professionals who are industry experts. The team are looking for someone to join on a permanent bases, the business offers hybrid working model. Overview: Ensure timely payment of trade debtors in line with company credit terms and contribute to achieving the Credit Control team's targets and KPIs. The main responsibilities will be, not limited to; Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and collect debts per company credit terms. Follow up on overdue debts as needed. Chase payments via calls, emails, and letters, ensuring good customer service. Handle inquiries from practices, insurance companies, and patients, and assist the credit control team with other tasks. Resolve client queries by working with other departments to correct billing errors. Escalate overdue accounts to the Credit Control Supervisor. Identify potential bad debts and report details to the Credit Control Supervisor. Collaborate with the sales and service team in London to resolve client issues. Liaise with external stakeholders, such as insurance companies, to resolve invoice queries. Support ad hoc projects as directed by the Head of Credit Control or Finance Manager. Additional Skills Proven experience in credit control. Basic understanding of invoicing and accounting processes. Experience interacting with both the public and corporate clients at various levels. Skilled in communicating with staff across all organizational levels.
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Credit Controller
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£30000.00 - £31000.00 per annum
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England
Permanent My client is a market leader in the Healthcare logistics sector. The team consists of highly experienced professionals who are industry experts. The team are looking for someone to join on a permanent bases, the business offers hybrid working model with the office based in Manchester. Overview: Ensure timely payment of trade debtors in line with company credit terms and contribute to achieving the Credit Control team's targets and KPIs. The main responsibilities will be, not limited to; Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and collect debts per company credit terms. Follow up on overdue debts as needed. Chase payments via calls, emails, and letters, ensuring good customer service. Handle inquiries from practices, insurance companies, and patients, and assist the credit control team with other tasks. Resolve client queries by working with other departments to correct billing errors. Escalate overdue accounts to the Credit Control Supervisor. Identify potential bad debts and report details to the Credit Control Supervisor. Collaborate with the sales and service team in London to resolve client issues. Liaise with external stakeholders, such as insurance companies, to resolve invoice queries. Support ad hoc projects as directed by the Head of Credit Control or Finance Manager. Additional Skills Proven experience in credit control. Basic understanding of invoicing and accounting processes. Experience interacting with both the public and corporate clients at various levels. Skilled in communicating with staff across all organizational levels.
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Management Accountant
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£55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
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City of London
Contract Our client is a leading Technology Services business with an ever-expanding footprint and a fantastic culture. Due to the continues growth, they require an energetic Management Accountant to join the team on a Fixed Term Contract. The business offer hybrid working model. The role: As part of the Group Reporting team, you'll manage analysis, bank reconciliations, key schedules, and support month-end reporting. Between cycles, you'll provide data insights, support business analysis, and drive process improvements. This role suits a hands-on, detail-focused problem solver who's comfortable with large, complex data sets. You'll play a key part in strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and enhancing finance's role as a valued business partner. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage accounting for a business unit, including revenue/cost recognition and balance sheet reconciliations; present results to management Maintain key month-end analysis schedules and prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts Review and account for business unit costs, including prepayments, accruals, and related reconciliations Prepare and post both recurring and ad hoc month-end journals Calculate and submit quarterly VAT returns Provide ad hoc reporting and support process improvement initiatives Assist with the year-end audit process Skills / experience and attitude: Qualified or QBE Accountant Excellent technical accounting knowledge Strong grasp of double-entry bookkeeping (accruals, revenue recognition, VAT) Proficient in journal preparation and posting Experienced in management account preparation and review VAT return preparation experience preferred Skilled in balance sheet analysis
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Statutory Accountant
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£300.00 - £400.00 per day + Hybird working
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City of London
Temporary Global Technology Organisation seeks a Statutory Accountant to join their team on a temporary assignment. The Statutory Accountant would be a hands on Qualified Accountant who has excellent attention to detail and be able to prioritise work. Duties of the statutory Accountant include: Preparation of statutory accounts Ensure accurate financial statement presentation and appropriate disclosures on new accounting pronouncements. Preparation of the annual reviews. Preparation of year-end balance sheet analysis for quarterly reporting. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual returns. Prepare month end balance sheet reconciliations. Ad hoc project work. Requirements for the Statutory Accountant include: Qualified accountant Strong understanding of financial statement concepts and principles Excellent technical accounting skills and thorough understanding of IFRS / FRS 101 / UK GAAP Strong system skills including Sage Hybrid working
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Administrator
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£28000 - £30000 per annum + Healthcare, Pension, Hybrid Working
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London
Contract Administrator - 6-Month Maternity Cover (FTC) Full Time | Central London | Hybrid Working (2 days from home after training) We're looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to join a well-established organisation on a 6-month maternity cover contract, with the potential to go permanent. You'll split your time between Building Services (3 days/week) and HR (2 days/week). Key Responsibilities: Building Services (3 days/week) Support with admin: purchase orders, invoices, records Minute Health & Safety meetings and manage documents Maintain building compliance records Help with insurance admin and service desk coordination HR (2 days/week) Support recruitment, onboarding, and leavers Manage HR paperwork, files, and systems (training provided) Assist with reviews, training, and employee engagement activities What We're Looking For: Strong communication and organisation skills Detail-focused and able to manage confidential information Confident using Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems A team player who can multitask and prioritise Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary between £28K-£30K pa DOE BUPA private medical cover Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution) 25-30 days holiday plus bank holiday Life assurance, season ticket loan, gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working
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Administrator
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£28000 - £30000 per annum + Private Healthcare, Pension
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London
Permanent We're hiring a Part-Time Administrator to support a well-established organisation in Central London. You'll be working 21 hours a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) in the office. Key Responsibilities: Welcome and assist visitors Arrange UK and international travel Draft emails and letters Handle post and diary management Organise meeting refreshments Process expenses and invoices Support board/committee meetings Assist with general admin tasks as needed What We're Looking For: Great communication and organisational skills High attention to detail and confidentiality A team player who can multitask Confident using Microsoft Office (training provided for other systems) Sufficient experience in an administrative role (previous experience in a PA/EA or Secretarial role would be an advantage) Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary between £28K-£30K pa FTE BUPA private medical cover Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution) 25-30 days holiday (pro rated) Free life assurance Season ticket loan Subsidised gym membership Employee Assistance Programme
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Sales Director Fund Services
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£100000 - £135000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits
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City of London
Permanent Our client, a global leader in Fund Services seek a proven Sales Director experience in selling fund administration or third party manco services Must Have Experience Proven Private Markets sales track record selling fund services products (Fund accounting, administration, depository services, investor relations) A hunter gatherer type is essential reporting directly to the Head of EMEA sales (Funds) Purpose of the Job The core focus of this specific role is to drive the generation of new business and increase revenue for the Global Funds business globally The successful candidate will work with the Service line leadership team, corporate directors and will be expected to fully understand the services offered by each of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates, specifically Global Funds. Main Responsibilities To play a central role in the origination of valuable new business opportunities in line with the relevant business strategies, and to: Achieve and exceed personal new business targets including identifying and implementing new business acquisition initiatives. Build own sales pipeline by identifying and winning new business across our key funds distribution and servicing markets for both domestic and onshore funds. Obtain a detailed understanding of both current and potential clients, with a focus on long-term client relationships and profitable revenue generation. Lead deal terms throughout the sales cycle. Lead commercial negotiations in line with agreed parameters. Position the business to be the best placed to capitalize on upsell and cross-sell opportunities with existing clients. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum five years' relevant experience selling fund administration or third party manco services. Sales management experience in an investment bank, trustee, asset management or administration firm Selling fund services products (Fund accounting, administration, depository services, investor relations) Very strong fund services-based technical skills and knowledge. Ability to lead and manage complex RFP and Procurement processes. A dynamic, self-starter with strong communication skills. A positive and enthusiastic team player with drive, initiative and flexibility. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. Key Benefits Hybrid working Pension Scheme Private medical insurance Dental plan Life assurance Income protection & Critical illness
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Senior Compliance Consultant
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£85,000-£90,000 hybrid working, generous benefits
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London
Permanent Our client is a leading Compliance consultancy offering an array of regulatory solutions to a wide and discerning client base. They are looking for an experienced generalist to come on board and provide regulatory advice, manage projects and deliver training. The client offers hybrid working. Duties & Responsibilities as a Senior Compliance Consultant: Providing regulatory advice and guidance on capital markets issues Conducting and leading regulatory reviews Preparing and delivering regulatory training Drafting policies and procedures Managing regulatory projects within set time-frames Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and assessing any relevant commercial impact Answering client queries Key Requirements as a Senior Compliance Consultant: You will have a minimum of 4 years' experience ideally with strong capital markets knowledge and experience. You will have a strong working knowledge of the FCA Handbook including EMIR, MAR, CASS and MiFID II. Experience of transaction reporting advantageous. Benefits Include: Hybrid working Private Medical Income Protection Death in Service Pension Scheme 6% ER, % EE Dental Insurance Gym Subsidy Season Ticket Loan Discretionary Bonus
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Loan Officer Japanese Speaking
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£180 - £200 per day + Hybrid
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City of London
Temporary Our client, a Global Bank based in London, currently seek a Japanese speaking Loan Officer to join their Loan Agent team on a 6 Month Contract assignment Contract Type: Daily Rate £180-£200 per day DOE Working pattern: Hybrid Essential Experience Required Fluent Japanese speaker with previous banking experience preferably within loan administration Knowledge of loan facility agreements Ideally worked in a Loan Agent role with a sound knowledge of Syndicated Loans A full, more detailed Job description is available on request
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Customer Services Associate
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£25000 - £28000 per annum + On site - Benefits
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City of London
Contract Our client, an international bank based in London seek a Customer Services Associate on an initial 12 month Fixed term contract. This will be Office based, 5 days per week It is essential that you have a banking customer service background Day to Day Responsibilities Branch Operations and Handing of Remittances Monitoring & processing of Incoming and Outgoing remittances. Opening of Business & Individuals Accounts KYC Compliance, Transactions Monitoring / Review and preparation of various reports. Periodic Review of Accounts, KYC and AML Reviews and prepare Risk Metrics / check-list. Creation and Verifications of Finacle Entries and Generation of daily reports. Filling and Scanning documents Handing / assisting of existing / new customer Queries - Phone/Emails/Letters/ Postal request & face to face customers and complaints Essential Experience Required Knowledge of Branch Operations / Remittance Handling Sound Knowledge of AML KYC guidelines. Customer Focused and Complaint Handling Skills. The ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with customers. Knowledge of Finacle is preferred Relevant experience in Banking customer services role Will not require sponsorship **Please note - We will only be able to respond to candidates who meet the above required experience, this is a non sponsored role - Full Uk working rights required **
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Compliance Associate
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£60000 - £65000 per annum + plus hybrid working, discretionary bonus
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City of London
Permanent Our client is a global investment management firm who offer bespoke solutions to both institutional and private clients. They are looking for an experienced Compliance generalist to join their busy London team. The client offers a hybrid working environment. Duties & Responsibilities as a Compliance Associate Providing regulatory advice and guidance to senior stakeholders including the MiFID II, MAR, AIFMD and SM&CR regimes Conducting monitoring and testing and making risk assessments and gap analyses Reviewing and signing-off marketing materials Analysing the potential commercial impact of new regulations Updating policies and procedures and producing MI for senior stakeholders Assisting with AML and Data Protection issues where necessary Working with the wider global team on issues and projects Ensuring regulatory returns are made in a timely manner and updating internal registers Key Requirements as a Compliance Associate You will have 2-3 years experience and a strong working knowledge of the current FCA and RU regulatory landscapes. You will be a team player who can work across all business levels and who has a commercial and strategic approach.
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Risk Associate
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€50,000-€55,000 hybrid working, generous benefits
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Paris
Permanent Our client is a global asset management house who offer portfolio services across all major asset classes. They are looking for an experienced risk professional to join their Investment Risk team based in Paris. The role will include acting as a point of contact for the business and undertaking daily management of investment risk processes across multiple jurisdictions. Our client offers hybrid working. Duties & Responsibilities as Risk Associate: Monitoring of portfolios to ensure they align with risk parameters Reporting and oversight of fund risk exposures and reviewing and revising risk limits Preparing risk management and governance reports Conducting monitoring and liquidity stress-testing on portfolios Acting as a point of contact for the alternative investment fund managers Assisting with the implementation of new risk management systems Key Requirements as Risk Associate: You will be a graduate with around 2-4 years' experience within investment risk or portfolios management. You will have experience and understanding of market/liquidity risk and risk modelling. As role is based in Paris, fluency in both French and English is essential. Benefits include: Hybrid Working 8% pension contributed (capped) and then an additional 2% matched (uncapped) Private healthcare Group income and life protection cover Study support and assistance with costs
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Software Technical Lead
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£125000 - £145000 per annum + Gym, Pension, Flexible, Health Insurance
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City of London
Permanent A leading commodities trading firm is seeking a skilled Technical Lead to join its growing technology team, focused on regulatory systems and cloud transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead a feature team responsible for the technical design, architecture contribution, and delivery management of critical applications supporting regulatory and reporting functions. This is a hybrid role combining full-stack technical leadership, cloud migration, and modern DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Own and lead the technical design and decision-making within the Regulatory feature team. Manage technical delivery across the full development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, timely releases. Collaborate with architecture teams to align with enterprise-wide technical strategy. Oversee maintenance of the existing legacy stack while contributing to the strategic migration towards an Azure cloud-native platform. Apply best practices in software engineering, security, and cloud operations. Promote Agile delivery practices (Kanban) within the team, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement. Mentor and guide developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Technical Skills and Experience Required Proven experience as a technical lead or senior developer within complex enterprise environments. Expertise in C#, SQL Server, Oracle PL/SQL, and front-end technologies. Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, etc.). Strong background in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Git, BDD, and test automation. Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Octopus Deploy, Artifactory (or equivalents), Docker, and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of software engineering principles and architectural best practices. Exposure to Python and scripting for cloud or infrastructure tasks is advantageous. Prior experience working in Agile environments, preferably using Kanban delivery. Key Competencies Background in commodities trading, financial services, or other highly regulated industries. Experience in regulatory technology, compliance reporting, or regulatory systems. Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and coach a technical feature team. Technical Authority: Strong hands-on skills and the ability to guide architectural and engineering decisions. Strategic Vision: Ability to contribute to long-term technical planning and cloud migration strategies. Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Agile Mindset: Focused on iterative delivery, continuous feedback, and technical excellence.
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Digital Cloud Project Manager
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£800 - £900 per day + Hybrid, Outside IR35, 12 months contract
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Milton Keynes
Contract An exciting opportunity for an experienced Cloud Migration Project Manager to lead the digital infrastructure transformation for a well-known global brand in the quick-service and consumer tech space. You will be responsible for delivering a high-profile programme to transition on-premise systems and applications into Microsoft Azure, working across digital, infrastructure, and business functions. This role is outside IR35. This role will play a key part in shaping the future of a major consumer-facing organisation's digital estate. Key Responsibilities Lead the full project lifecycle of a cloud migration programme - from discovery and planning through to delivery and stabilisation. Migrate core infrastructure and digital platforms from legacy on-premise environments to Azure. Manage internal and external delivery teams, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks are met. Develop a clear roadmap and delivery plan aligned to wider business objectives. Maintain effective stakeholder engagement across technical, operational, and leadership teams. Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and potential service disruptions. Promote DevOps principles and modern delivery methods throughout the programme. Ensure compliance with governance, security, and regulatory standards. Skills & Experience Required Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale cloud migration projects (Azure experience is essential). Strong background in digital transformation within complex, high-volume consumer or retail environments. Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture, infrastructure-as-code, containerisation (e.g., Kubernetes), and modern delivery pipelines. Experience working within hybrid environments and managing legacy estate migration. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and structured project governance. Relevant certifications (e.g., Prince2, PMP, Scrum Master, Azure certifications) desirable. Desirable Experience Exposure to digital ordering platforms, point-of-sale systems, or real-time transaction systems. Experience delivering change in operational environments requiring high availability and resilience. Familiarity with service transition frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and operational readiness planning.
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