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Payroll Specialist (4 Day Working Week) \n £30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + 17% Bonus + Flexible Hours + Company Benefits \n Carlisle Are you a payroll specialist with hands on Practice experience, looking to join a global family run business, offering clear scope to management roles and the opportunity of a 4 Day Working Week? On offer is an opportunity to join an established business of over 100 years, is stable and growing accounting practice in Cumbria, who have high standards, who retain their staff by providing a bespoke approach to rewarding and supporting their team and who take pride in working closely with their clients. In this role you will provide a hands-on payroll service for a range of small to medium sized businesses from engaging with them, managing their payrolls, submission and communication with HMRC and providing reports for them as well as the practice, while having support of team members in the business who can support you when required. This role would suit a Payroll Specialist with hands on Practice experience, looking for a 4 Day Working Week within a family run business. The Role: \n\n • Full payroll services to clients\n, • Client Engagement\n, • HMRC interaction\n, • Monday to Friday, 8am - 5:30pm - opportunity to work a 4-day week\n\n The Person: \n\n • Payroll in practice\n, • Qualified by experience\n\n Keywords: Payroll, payroll accountant, payroll specialist, HMRC, Practice, Carlisle, Cumbria, Kendal, Carnforth Reference Number: BBBH26412a If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. \n Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Finance Director | £90,000 - £110,000 | Carlisle (Office Based) | Rapidly Growing SME Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing SME in Carlisle as they look to appoint a Finance Director to join the business at an exciting stage of its growth.This is a genuine opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up, working closely with an entrepreneurial MD who is looking for a commercially minded Finance Director to help take the business through its next phase of development.The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of the business, bringing structure, challenge and insight to an organisation that has grown quickly and now needs to professionalise its finance infrastructure.This role will suit an ambitious first-time Finance Director looking for the opportunity to make their mark, or an established FD looking for a second move into a business where they can have genuine influence and impact.The Role:Reporting directly to the MD, you will take ownership of the finance function and work as a key member of the senior leadership team.The immediate priority will be to build a finance team and infrastructure capable of supporting the continued growth of the business. However, this is much more than a traditional finance role.You will be expected to operate as a genuine commercial partner to the MD, providing insight, challenge and financial leadership as the business continues to scale.Key areas will include:\n\n • Building and developing the finance function from the ground up\n, • Recruiting and developing a high-performing finance team\n, • Introducing appropriate financial controls, processes and reporting infrastructure\n, • Improving the quality and visibility of management information\n, • Working closely with the MD on budgeting, forecasting and business planning\n, • Providing commercial insight to support key business decisions\n, • Driving improved financial performance and accountability across the organisation\n, • Supporting the continued scaling and professionalisation of the business\n, • Working with senior operational stakeholders to understand and improve business performance\n, • Providing strategic financial input into the future direction of the organisation\nImportantly, you will not be left to figure this out alone. The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by an experienced external Finance Advisor, providing additional guidance as they establish the finance function and develop into the role.For more information please contact Dan Calland or George Oyston at Axon Moore.

Senior Practice Accountant, Carlisle, Cumbria, Up to £90,000 plus hybrid/flexible working \n An established, independent firm is offering a Senior Practice Accountant role to a qualified Chartered Accountant, paying meaningfully above the going rate for Carlisle and the wider Cumbria market. \n The focus is accounts preparation for a portfolio of limited company clients, alongside corporation tax compliance. It suits someone who has settled into a local practice, does good, solid work, and would move for the right combination of reward and a firm that will genuinely value them. \n Senior Practice Accountant – This Role Is Ideal For: \n\n • A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) currently at a local practice who isn't necessarily job-hunting, but would consider a clear step up in financial reward\n, • Someone confident and efficient at preparing accounts for limited company clients, with a working knowledge of corporation tax\n, • A candidate who wants to be valued as an individual within a smaller, close-knit team rather than one of many in a large firm\n\n Senior Practice Accountant – About the Firm \n This is an independent, well-established firm of chartered accountants based in Carlisle, with fee income of around £1 million and a loyal client base of owner-managed limited companies across Cumbria. Director-led, the firm has built its name on long-standing client relationships and a personal service that larger regional practices struggle to match \n Senior Practice Accountant – Why This Role Exists: \n This vacancy has arisen due to an upcoming retirement in the accounts team. The firm is keen to move quickly and is prepared to pay a premium to secure the right person \n Senior Practice Accountant – Responsibilities \n Client Accounts & Compliance \n\n • Prepare statutory and management accounts for a portfolio of limited company clients\n, • Handle corporation tax computations and returns alongside accounts preparation\n, • Manage your own compliance deadlines with minimal oversight\n\n Client Relationships \n\n • Act as a trusted point of contact for your portfolio of clients\n, • Flag opportunities for wider advisory input to the Director where relevant\n\n Senior Practice Accountant – Requirements \n\n • ACA or ACCA fully qualified\n, • Solid, practical experience preparing accounts for limited company clients in a practice environment.\n, • Working knowledge of corporation tax; deep specialism isn't required, but confidence with the basics\n, • Comfortable managing your own workload with a degree of autonomy\n\n Senior Practice Accountant – Benenfits \n Salary: Up to £90,000 — notably above typical rates for the region. \n Hybrid and home working available; a genuinely close-knit team where you won't be a number. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi\n, • Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax SemiSenior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior\n, • M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

Tax Accountant (Practice) \n £45,000 - £50,000 + 17% Bonus - Package of £52,000 to £58,000 + Progression to Directorship + Training + Pension + Flexible hoursCarlisle Are you an Accountant with practice experience in taxation looking to become a technical expert within a family run business offering a 17% bonus and the opportunity of a 4 day working week? On offer is an opportunity to join an established business of over 100 years, who are a stable and growing accounting practice in Cumbria. They have high standards and retain their staff by providing a bespoke approach to training and development and who take pride in working closely with their clients. In this role you will deliver excellent value to your clients in a wide and interesting array of industries and help them grow and increase profitability. This role would suit an experienced tax accountant who has excellent interpersonal skills and is looking for a client facing role in a practice that offers progression to directorship.The role: \n\n • Efficiently manage a portfolio of personal tax clients\n, • Advise clients on all aspects of tax compliance and tax planning\n, • Identify tax planning opportunities and provide commercial solutions\n, • Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm - potential of a 4-day working week\n\n The person: \n\n • Tax Accountant with practice experience\n\n If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Key Words: ACCA, ACA, QBE, Tax, Practice, Accounting, Tax, Carlisle, Cumbria, Kendal, Keswick, Penrith Reference Number: BBBH26404 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Your new companyDue to retirement, an exceptional opportunity has arisen within a very well-established IFA firm for a Financial Adviser to take over a high-quality client bank. The clients you will inherit have been well looked after for many years. Very friendly and supportive working environment, advisers manage their own diaries.Your new roleClient-facing role providing independent advice across the full range of financial planning to an existing client bank, including wealthy higher net worth individuals, ensuring excellent standards of service continue to be provided and growing your client base. Administration and paraplanning support provided.What you'll need to succeedProven experience as a Financial Adviser / Chartered Financial Planner, strong client servicing and relationship-building skills, business development skills, the ability to identify new business opportunities whilst ensuring clients are provided with advice in their best interests.What you'll get in returnEmployed role offering a highly competitive basic salary, performance-related bonus for successfully growing your portfolio with financial recognition on both new business and recurring income, plus a good benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced adviser or an adviser at the earlier stages of their career.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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

Payroll Specialist (Practice)£30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + 17% Bonus + Flexible Hours + Company BenefitsCarlisleAre you a payroll specialist whose worked in practice looking to become a technical expert within a family run business offering a clear scope to progress into a Payroll Manager role in the future?Are you looking to join a tight knit business offering a 17% bonus and the opportunity to work a 4 day working week?On offer is an opportunity to join an established business of over 100 years, is stable and growing accounting practice in Cumbria, who have high standards, who retain their staff by providing a bespoke approach to rewarding and supporting their team and who take pride in working closely with their clients.In this role you will provide a hands-on payroll service for a range of small to medium sized businesses from engaging with them, managing their payrolls, submission and communication with HMRC and providing reports for them as well as the practice, while having support of team members in the business who can support you when required.This role would suit a Payroll Specialist or similar with experience working within practice looking to join a family run business offering multiple company benefits.The Role:Full payroll services to clientsClient EngagementHMRC interactionMonday to Friday, 8am - 5:30pm - opportunity to work a 4 day weekThe Person:Payroll in practiceQualified by experienceKeywords: Payroll, payroll accountant, payroll specialist, HMRC, Practice, Carlisle, Cumbria, Kendal, CarnforthReference Number: BBBH26412If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

• Head of Operations - Financial Services - Pension Funds, • Perm, • Carlisle, England | Hybrid, • You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship Lead Finance Operations at one of the UK's award-winning specialist pension providers. Project People is delighted to be partnering with InvestAcc Pension Administration, a market-leading, award-winning provider of SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pensions) and SSAS (Small Self-Administered Schemes), trusted by authorised financial advisers across the UK. Due to continued growth, InvestAcc is looking to appoint a Head of Finance Operations from the Financial Services sector to lead a critical function responsible for delivering robust financial controls, operational excellence and outstanding customer outcomes. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced finance operations leader to shape and evolve a high-performing operational finance function within a regulated financial services environment. The Opportunity Reporting to the Operations Director, you will provide strategic leadership across the SIPP Accounts, Property Accounts and Pension Scheme Finance teams, ensuring operational resilience, strong governance and scalable processes that support InvestAcc's continued growth. Working closely with Operations, Risk & Compliance, Corporate Finance, Change & IT, you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational improvements, strengthening financial controls and enhancing customer experience. Key Responsibilities ✔ Lead and develop multiple Finance Operations teams ✔ Drive operational excellence, efficiency and continuous improvement ✔ Own the operational finance control framework ✔ Ensure robust governance across payments, reconciliations, payroll and client money activities ✔ Deliver meaningful management information and operational reporting ✔ Lead automation and process improvement initiatives ✔ Manage operational risk, audit actions and control effectiveness ✔ Support the delivery of InvestAcc's long-term operational strategy What We're Looking For • We're keen to speak with candidates who have:, • Significant experience leading Finance Operations, Financial Control or Operational Accounting functions within a regulated financial services environment, • Strong knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations, banking operations and operational risk, • Operations Experience within a Contact Centre, • Experience managing large operational teams and developing future leaders, • A proven track record of driving process improvements and operational transformation, • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level, • Experience using management information to improve operational performance Desirable Experience • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent operational finance experience), • SIPP, SSAS or wider pensions industry experience, • Knowledge of CASS and Client Money regulations, • Understanding of pension legislation and regulatory requirements Why InvestAcc? InvestAcc has built an outstanding reputation within the pensions industry through its specialist expertise, customer-first approach and commitment to excellence. This role offers the opportunity to: ⭐ Join an award-winning financial services organisation ⭐ Lead a business-critical function with genuine strategic influence ⭐ Shape future operational processes and automation ⭐ Develop high-performing teams ⭐ Make a tangible impact within a growing, highly respected business If you're an experienced Finance Operations leader looking to take on a strategic leadership role within a respected and growing financial services business, we'd love to hear from you.

Payroll Specialist (4 Day Working Week) £30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + 17% Bonus + Flexible Hours + Company Benefits Carlisle Are you a payroll specialist with hands on Practice experience, looking to join a global family run business, offering clear scope to management roles and the opportunity of a 4 Day Working Week? On offer is an opportunity to join an established business of over 100 years, is stable and growing accounting practice in Cumbria, who have high standards, who retain their staff by providing a bespoke approach to rewarding and supporting their team and who take pride in working closely with their clients. In this role you will provide a hands-on payroll service for a range of small to medium sized businesses from engaging with them, managing their payrolls, submission and communication with HMRC and providing reports for them as well as the practice, while having support of team members in the business who can support you when required. This role would suit a Payroll Specialist with hands on Practice experience, looking for a 4 Day Working Week within a family run business. The Role: Full payroll services to clients Client Engagement HMRC interaction Monday to Friday, 8am - 5:30pm - opportunity to work a 4-day week The Person: Payroll in practice Qualified by experience Keywords: Payroll, payroll accountant, payroll specialist, HMRC, Practice, Carlisle, Cumbria, Kendal, Carnforth Reference Number: BBBH26412a If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Butler Rose, a specialist finance recruitment consultancy, is delighted to be supporting a well-established, internationally recognised business with the appointment of an Assistant Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transactional finance professional to take owners

A key part of the role will also be developing the company's management information and digital reporting capabilities, including Power BI dashboards, automated reporting and integration between Sage, HubSpot, EQ2 and other business systems.

Tax Accountant (Practice) £45,000 - £50,000 + 17% Bonus - Package of £52,000 to £58,000 + Progression to Directorship + Training + Pension + Flexible hours Carlisle Are you an Accountant with practice experience in taxation looking to become a technical expert within a family run business offering a 17% bonus and the opportunity of a 4 day working week? On offer is an opportunity to join an established business of over 100 years, who are a stable and growing accounting practice in Cumbria. They have high standards and retain their staff by providing a bespoke approach to training and development and who take pride in working closely with their clients. In this role you will deliver excellent value to your clients in a wide and interesting array of industries and help them grow and increase profitability. This role would suit an experienced tax accountant who has excellent interpersonal skills and is looking for a client facing role in a practice that offers progression to directorship. The role: Efficiently manage a portfolio of personal tax clients Advise clients on all aspects of tax compliance and tax planning Identify tax planning opportunities and provide commercial solutions Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm - potential of a 4-day working week The person: Tax Accountant with practice experience If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Key Words: ACCA, ACA, QBE, Tax, Practice, Accounting, Tax, Carlisle, Cumbria, Kendal, Keswick, Penrith Reference Number: BBBH26404 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Maintain documentation on accounting policies, processes, and internal control frameworks. Operational & Business Partnering Support Work closely with the Divisional Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality data, analysis, and insight. Transactional Finance Oversight Work closely with th

Tax Manager - Accountancy Practice (Private Client & Business Tax) Carlisle - Cumbria Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established independent practices, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a highly regarded and well-established boutique accountancy practice based in Carlisle, specialising in supporting owner-managed businesses, family companies, and private clients. The firm provides a full suite of services including tax compliance, tax planning, business advisory, and long-term wealth support. Their approach is proactive and relationship-led, with a strong emphasis on minimising tax liabilities while delivering clear, practical advice to clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional practice in a senior tax-focused role with real influence over client outcomes and internal development. The Role As Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients, delivering high-quality compliance work alongside proactive tax planning advice. You will play a key role within the senior management team, supporting the Managing Director in delivering the firm's business plan while also contributing to the development of junior staff and continuous improvement of tax processes. This is a client-facing, technically focused role that combines hands-on tax work with advisory input and team leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Client Tax Management & Advisory · Manage all aspects of client tax affairs including income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and inheritance tax · Prepare and review personal and business tax returns and computations · Provide proactive tax planning advice to minimise client tax liabilities · Undertake year-end tax reviews and pre-year-end tax planning meetings · Liaise directly with HMRC on behalf of clients · Ensure full compliance with current tax legislation and HMRC practice Compliance & Technical Delivery · Deliver accurate and timely tax computations, claims, and submissions · Review client files and ensure all work is completed to a high technical standard · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and regulatory changes · Ensure all statutory deadlines are met consistently · Support accounts teams with tax input during year-end processes Client Service & Relationship Management · Deliver a high standard of client service across all interactions · Respond to client queries promptly and professionally · Attend and support client meetings, including preparation of tax positions and estimates · Maintain strong ongoing relationships with clients and internal stakeholders Leadership & Team Contribution · Support, train, and mentor junior members of the tax and accounts team · Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing sessions · Attend senior management meetings and contribute to operational discussions · Support the Managing Director in delivering the firm's annual business plan · Help improve internal processes, communication, and efficiency across the practice Process & Continuous Improvement · Support the development of more efficient workflows and reporting structures · Contribute to improvements in client onboarding, review, and delivery processes · Assist in implementing best practice across tax compliance and advisory work · Support the adoption of systems and processes that improve service delivery About You · ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified, or equivalent tax experience within practice · Strong background in UK personal and/or corporate tax · Experience managing client relationships and tax portfolios · Confident advising clients directly on tax planning matters · Strong technical knowledge of HMRC rules and UK tax legislation · Comfortable reviewing work and supporting junior team members · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively · Commercially aware with a client-focused mindset What's on Offer · Competitive salary and benefits package · Senior tax role within a respected boutique practice in Carlisle · Strong client exposure across a varied owner-managed and private client portfolio · Opportunity to influence tax advisory direction within the firm · Supportive and collaborative leadership team · Genuine scope for progression into more senior leadership roles · Hybrid/flexible working available for the right candidate How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your CV via this website or contact W Talent Finance directly for a confidential discussion

Client Relationship Manager - Accountancy Practice Carlisle - Cumbria Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits About the Company W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established independent practices, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a highly regarded and well-established boutique accountancy practice based in Carlisle, supporting a broad portfolio of owner-managed and family businesses across Cumbria and the wider region. The firm delivers a fully integrated service offering spanning accountancy, tax planning, profit improvement, and long-term wealth and asset advisory. This is a client-focused, advisory-led environment where relationships, commercial insight, and proactive advice sit at the centre of the service model. The Role As Client Relationship Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of owner-managed and family business clients, acting as their trusted adviser and primary point of contact. This is a hybrid role combining high-quality compliance delivery with proactive advisory support. You will work closely with business owners to improve profitability, manage tax efficiently, and support wider financial and strategic decision-making. Alongside client management responsibilities, you will play a key role in identifying opportunities for added value, supporting the development of advisory services, and ensuring clients receive a consistently high level of service aligned with the firm's boutique positioning. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded practice professional looking to move into a more advisory-focused, relationship-led role within a respected regional practice. Key Responsibilities · Manage a portfolio of 50-100 owner-managed and family business clients, acting as the primary relationship contact · Build strong, long-term client relationships through regular communication and structured review meetings · Deliver a high-quality blend of compliance and advisory services tailored to client needs · Oversee preparation and review of accounts, business tax computations, and VAT returns · Ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines and budgets · Provide proactive advice on improving profitability, cash flow, and business performance · Identify tax planning opportunities and support effective tax mitigation strategies · Contribute to discussions around business structure, growth, and long-term planning · Support delivery of management information, dashboards, and performance insight reporting · Identify opportunities for additional advisory services within the client portfolio · Maintain high-quality client files and ensure robust technical standards are met · Work collaboratively with Directors and the wider team on client delivery and projects · Contribute to process improvement and the adoption of more efficient working practices · Stay up to date with relevant tax, accounting, and regulatory developments About You · ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience within UK practice · Strong background in general practice, accounts, and business tax · Proven experience managing client relationships or a portfolio of clients · Confident working directly with business owners and senior stakeholders · Strong technical knowledge of accounts and tax compliance · Commercially aware with a genuine interest in business performance and advisory work · Strong communication skills with a proactive, client-focused approach · Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively · Interest in developing advisory and value-added client services What's on Offer · Competitive salary with excellent benefits package · Opportunity to work within a boutique, advisory-led practice in Carlisle · Direct exposure to owner-managed and family business clients across the region · Genuine opportunity to develop into a more senior advisory role over time · Supportive and collaborative working environment · Strong focus on client value, quality, and professional development · Flexible and hybrid working available for the right candidate How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your CV via this website or contact W Talent Finance directly for a confidential discussion

Financial Controller - Construction Business - Cumbria Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits + Potential Future Financial Director Opportunity A growing and established construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to take overall responsibility for the finance function and play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team. This is a broad, commercially focused position combining financial control, commercial finance, business intelligence, reporting and digital transformation, with the successful candidate having genuine influence over the wider business. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the finance function and provide strategic financial insight to support profitable growth and informed decision-making. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, compliance and governance, while working closely with the Commercial and Operational teams to improve project profitability and financial performance. A key part of the role will also be developing the company's management information and digital reporting capabilities, including Power BI dashboards, automated reporting and integration between Sage, HubSpot, EQ2 and other business systems. You will also lead and develop the existing finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders and external advisers. Experience Required We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or Financial Controller with: Fully qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA status. Proven experience within the construction industry. Strong knowledge of CIS, VAT and construction accounting. Good understanding of project costing, WIP, CVRs and construction cash flow. Experience producing management accounts and commercial financial analysis. Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience. Advanced Excel skills. Strong Power BI reporting and dashboard development experience. Experience integrating and improving multiple business systems. Strong Sage experience; Sage 200 would be advantageous. Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills. Confidence operating as part of a Senior Leadership Team. Experience leading and developing a finance team.Experience with HubSpot, SQL, Power Query or wider digital transformation projects would be advantageous. Package £55,000 - £65,000 base Senior Leadership Team position Excellent benefits package Significant autonomy and responsibility Opportunity to lead digital transformation within the finance function Strong long-term career progressionThis is a genuine senior finance opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller who wants to move beyond traditional financial reporting, influence commercial decision-making and ultimately progress into a Finance Director position

Tax Manager (Practice) £45,000 - £50,000 + 17% Bonus + Progression to Directorship + 4 Day Working Week Carlisle Are you a Tax Manager or similar from a practice background looking to become the go-to technical expert within a family run business that will allow you to become a director within 3 years? Are you looking to help drive the future success of a growing business, where you will be given the autonomy to make your mark within the industry? On offer is an opportunity to join an established business of over 100 years, who are a stable and growing accounting practice in Cumbria. They have high standards and retain their staff by providing a bespoke approach to training and development and who take pride in working closely with their clients. In this role you will deliver excellent value to your clients in a wide and interesting array of industries and help them grow and increase profitability. This role would suit a Tax Manager or similar who has excellent interpersonal skills and is looking for a client facing role in a practice that offers progression to directorship. The role: Efficiently manage a portfolio of personal tax clients Advise clients on all aspects of tax compliance and tax planning Identify tax planning opportunities and provide commercial solutions Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm - potential of a 4-day working weekThe person: Tax Manager or similar with practice experience If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Key Words: ACCA, ACA, QBE, Tax, Practice, Accounting, Tax, Carlisle, Cumbria, Kendal, Keswick, Penrith Reference Number: BBBH26404a We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Adecco Workington is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Client Relationship Manager. This opportunity is suited to a candidate with 5 to 10 years' experience within practice, who is either fully qualified or qualified by experience. The role offers a salary of up to £48,000, plus a performance related bonus of up to 17%. Role Client Relationship Manager Based across Carlisle and Keswick Reporting to Managing Director or Partner Key Accountabilities Demonstrate strong commercial awareness by identifying opportunities to develop client relationships, generate additional income and support business growth Deliver all aspects of client work to a high standard, ensuring assignments are completed within agreed timescales and budgets Provide a consistently high quality and proactive service, maintaining strong and trusted client relationships Ensure client satisfaction at all times, resolving queries and issues promptly and professionally Work collaboratively with colleagues to support delivery of the organisation's annual business objectives Support the Managing Director in developing and improving systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective ways of working Maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant systems and software, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial information Keep up to date with changes in relevant legislation and regulatory requirements Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver a professional client experience Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 to 100 clients, delivering a structured client care approach that adds genuine value Support clients by helping to minimise tax liabilities, improve profitability and plan effectively for the future Ensure the value delivered to clients significantly exceeds the fees charged Plan, prepare, review and present financial information, ensuring all files are accurate, complete and delivered within agreed deadlines Identify and communicate any risks to budgets or timescales, as well as opportunities for additional work Resolve all outstanding client queries prior to internal review and client meetings Prepare business tax computations for review Prepare or oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns Maintain clients' accounting records and management information as required Prepare management information reports where needed and advise clients on improving profitability and cash flow Attend client premises where required Support ad hoc projects and undertake other reasonable duties as requiredPlease apply with an up to date CV. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website