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Permanent - Full Time (36.25 hours per week)

Take ownership of allocated assignments. Manage portfolio of existing client relationships, build and maintain good working relationships with all clients and colleagues. Ensure assignments are appropriately scheduled and resourced, ensuring terms of reference/audit planning document are agreed by the client prior to review commencing. Ensure effective team working and that tasks are appropriately delegated with all information to support key decisions documented. Agree budgets for review with Partner and clients. Monitor budget and costs for clients on a regular basis, raise and monitor invoices and cash collection. Review existing work programmes to ensure alignment to terms of reference. Review working papers and provide feedback on coaching to team members. Ensure the scope of review is met and keep abreast of issues as they arise through liaison with the team. Attend audit committee meetings and lead client liaison meetings. Work with Directors/Partners to support client proposals and pitches for new opportunities.

Permanent Accounts Assistant job for a dynamic company based in Salford Quays, Manchester. Your new company A dynamic company that prides themselves on their collaborative and team-orientated culture.Your new role Working within the team, you will liaise with both your accounts payable and credit control counterparts in resolving invoicing queries and cash allocations. Day to day, you will reconcile with the bank, ensuring all the billing is allocated correctly and resolving any discrepancies. You will also assist at month-end and closing the ledgers, reconciliations and the trial balance. This position will expand over time to become more involved with the management accounts.What you'll need to succeed It is likely you will have already started your AAT qualification by reaching at least Level 3 and be looking to complete the qualification with a view to taking your studies further. With a recent track record of accounts payable and receivable, you will have a varied skill set and be looking for the next step as well as being hands-on. Being a team player, you will have a bright and confident disposition and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail.What you'll get in return With training and support, this position will develop over time, supporting you in your professional qualifications. You will also receive 27 holidays, a pension, Bupa and on-site parking.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. /> #

A reputable accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager. Your new companyA renowned and long-established firm of Chartered Accountants are looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager in North Manchester. This firm has a presence across the North West, and works with a varied client base from start-up businesses and entrepreneurs up to large groups. This is a fantastic opportunity that offers a genuine pathway of progression for the right candidate.Your new roleYou will work alongside the Audit Manager and Audit Partner to complete Audit engagements for a variety of businesses in your portfolio. This will involve planning and leading audits through to completion, as well as supervising and mentoring the junior members of the team when on site, and in the office.Additionally, you will prepare accounts for non-audit clients, and be the main point of contact for your clients across both Accounts and Audit. This role is ideally 50% Audit and 50% Accounts, which will change throughout the year depending on client deadlines.You will also have the opportunity to work with the wider businesses Audit team, working on larger, more complex multinational audit engagements which will be excellent exposure.What you'll need to succeedIt's important that you are a driven individual, and someone who wants real ownership over their work, whilst caring about the quality of work that is delivered to your client base. You must have experience of planning and leading audits within general practice, as well as working with the wider team to support and mentor trainees and juniors coming through. You must have excellent communication and rapport-building skills, as well as be a commercially minded individual. What you'll get in returnThis is a supportive and friendly working environment that can offer you varied work, alongside an excellent career path for the right individual.The company offers a range of fantastic benefits, which include a 35-hour working week, 25 days holiday with the option to buy and sell extra holidays. Wider benefits also include payment of professional subscriptions, life assurance and funded salary events. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Tracey Straw at Hays Manchester now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your. #

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to progress in their career. Your new firmA career defining opportunity has just opened at one of the UK's leading accounting practices. They are looking for an ambitious and driven audit executive to join their team of highly skilled accounting professionals. This job opening has opened due to internal promotions within the firm.Your new roleIn this role you will be personally responsible for managing a portfolio of clients; acting as an Executive / Audit Senior on audit assignments reporting directly to the partners. You will work in this role for a maximum period of twelve months whilst you are enroled on a management training plan which will allow you to develop the leadership skills necessary to progress through to Assistant Manager.Day to day duties will includeManaging multiple audit assignments in tandem with ensuring deadlines are met.Leading the audit team out on siteManaging deadlines, taking the lead in the planning of the audit, overseeing and reviewing fieldwork and active involvement in the completion of the audit and the necessary reportsReporting directly to partners and directorsTaking the lead in managing client relationshipsSupervising a team, conducting appraisals and reviewing work.What you'll need to succeedACCA / ACA is fully qualified with strong experience with leading audits.Newly qualified or 1 year post-qualification experience requiredAn understanding with the following computer packages: Excel, Safe, Word, Alpha tax, CaseWare, VPM/CentralExperience in a supervisor roleUp-to-date CPE and recent developments in accounting standards (SORP, FRS 102)Throughout your time in this role, you will have a heavy reliance on problem-solving skills, due to the nature of the work being very agile, so adaptability is vital.What you'll get in returnA highly competitive salaryAccredited Investor in peopleUp to 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays, plus the option to purchase 5 additional daysCar leasing schemeThis organisation has very close connections with international clients. This will allow you to have the option to travel through work, expanding your network and allowing you to work closely with some of the best professionals on the planet. Alongside the option to travel, you will also be joining a people-focused organisation. This means that you are only required to be onsite 3x per week. The office you will be working in has been specifically designed for the upliftment and betterment of your mental wellbeing. This means no eating lunch at your desk and a major focus on a supportive and energetic working atmosphere.This role offers a set route to Assistant Manager within 12 months maximum and career opportunities beyond this point.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career./> #

Providing tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients.Managing a portfolio of clients in conjunction with the manager/ senior manager to include control of billings and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collectionDeveloping professional relationships with clients and colleagues within the firmGetting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basisSupport and mentor others more junior to you

M&A Tax Manager working with a multi-award winning corporate finance team in Manchester Your new firm We are partnering with a major accountancy firm with 3 offices across the Northwest region to search for an M&A Tax manager or Senior Manager. This firm provides a range of advisory and accounting services to a largely owner-managed business / entrepreneurial client base. A modern practice, they have 160+ staff spread across 3 office locations, with tax being a key service line as they continue to build and grow. The tax team makes up around 20% of the overall headcount with them providing advisory & compliance services to a well-rounded and varied portfolio. Due to growth and market opportunity, they are now looking to bring in an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Manager with experience of M&A advisory and compliance background. A flexible team, you can be based with the corporate finance team in Manchester and will be required to travel to their main Lancashire-based office for tax meetings and general team collaboration.Your new role You will be joining the firm as an M&A Tax Manager or Senior Manager to support the M&A tax Partner to lead on a number of enquiries and tax solutions. This role would suit an M&A tax professional from a Big 4 or Top 10 firm who has extensive experience of working with owner-managed businesses and of working on due diligence, transactions, demergers, restructuring and IHT issues when companies are planning to or in a position to sell or buy.This is a highly collaborative role where the successful candidate will work with the internal teams and client engagement will need to be of a high standard,You will be working alongside an award-winning corporate finance team who is based out of Manchester and is successfully winning deals constantly. Supporting these teams and providing a varied offering of tax support and due diligence is key.What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you will need to come from a strong M&A tax background, with experience of managing portfolios, working collaboratively and have a high level of attention to detail.This role would suit a manager or senior manager from a Big 4 or Top 20 firm who has M&A exposure at all levels and is ready to take their career to the next level.CTA/ ACA or ACCA qualified, you will be an experienced manager or senior manager from a corporate or M&A background with the gravitas to communicate and support at all levels.Ambition and drive with a clear and collaborative communication style are paramount to this management role.What you'll get in return In return for this role, you will receive a competitive salary, benefits package, pension scheme, hybrid working options, flexible working hours and a firm wide bonus scheme relating to performance. The chance to broaden your role within M&A tax solutions will give you an interesting and exciting challenge. The path to partner will be clear and on offer to the right person.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us on to discuss. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Hays for a confidential discussion about your. #

Fantastic Mixed Tax Manager opportunity, Manchester City Centre, excellent culture and benefits Your new firm We are partnering with one of the leading chartered accountancy, tax and business advisory firms in Manchester, ranked as one of the Top 10 firms to work for in Manchester. This firm is well established with a modern and vibrant approach to accountancy and tax advice. Your new role As the new Tax Manager for the team, you will be working on a mixed portfolio of corporation tax compliance and advice, alongside a team of partners, senior managers and supporting a team of Assistant Managers and Tax Seniors. You will be reviewing the work of the tax seniors and have your own portfolio, working with the partners to deliver complex tax solutions to a mixture of owner-managed businesses, not for-profit clients, high-net worth private clients, and individuals needing complex tax solutions. You will be involved in the following:Meeting with clients to understand their tax needsCommunicating with HMRC to seek clearance for tax strategies and assist clients with questions and investigations.Reviewing the complex corporation tax computations and providing feedback to the tax seniors.Reviewing complex personal tax, partnership and trust computations and providing feedback to the tax team.Reviewing and providing comments on legal documents related to company restructuring, acquisitions and mergers.What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this Tax Manager role, you will be CTA or ACA qualified. You will be great at growing client relationships and leading client meetings. You will have advanced knowledge of corporation tax, Income Tax, Inheritance tax and capital gains tax. You will have extensive experience of compliance and providing tax planning solutions to clients.Experience of training and developing staff within the department and reviewing the work of tax seniors is essential.An understanding of applying tax legislation with strong IT skills is also beneficial.What you'll get in return In return for this Tax Manager opportunity, you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary, pension and benefits, along with a great worklife balance and hybrid work in the Manchester City centre office. Progression and a clear pathway to partner is available for an ambitious individual seeking career progression.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Hays on now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your. #

Respondingto finance-related email queries promptly and accurately.Providingexceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.Performingroutine systems tasks within Oracle.Assistingwith finance-related tasks, including receivables and procure-to-pay (P2P)processes.Supportingsystem administration tasks as needed.

Payroll Manager - Must have high volume processing background - Hybrid working, Salary circa £45,000 Your new company This award-winning business is looking for a Senior Payroll team leader / Payroll Manager to join their growing organisation. This company offers a brilliant hybrid, working in Central Manchester 1 day per week in the office, with plenty of career development opportunities within a friendly people-centric team.Your new role Aside from the day-to-day organisation of payroll duties, you will be a hands-on and approachable manager with the ability to analyse and communicate well with internal and external contacts/colleagues. You will be able to step in and support your team through positive coaching and offer support to the team and wider business when needed.What you'll need to succeed You will come from a high volume end to end payroll processing background of circa 8,000 upwards, have managed a high performing team and have a strong technical payroll background with a CIPP/ CIPD qualification to support.What you'll get in return Excellent working environment, competitive holidays, pension contribution and annual bonus.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. /> #

A leading insolvency practice in Manchester is seeking an experienced Insolvency Manager to join their team focusing on Administrations.

Permanent Payroll / HR Administrator - Established privately owned family-run company - office-based Your new companyA warm family-owned business based on the outskirts of Manchester city centre, is looking to recruit a Payroll/HR administrator on a permanent basis. Fully office based, you will work closely with the existing team. Warm and friendly environment with early finishes on a Friday! A great opportunity within a people-centric workplace.Your new roleYou will oversee the end to end UK payroll processing for the current workforce, whilst supporting the HR department, such as new starters leavers and any other personal information updates.You will be hands-on with your approach and have a strong background in payroll and work well within a small team.What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will be detail oriented, can work independently as well as collaborate with the wider team to build strong relationships at all levels. Have knowledge of tax codes and pension legislation, along with Excel and Microsoft skills. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch on the details below:If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Contact Queenie Ng on or: #