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Group Accountant (Revenue & Capital)Hertford, SG13 8EQFixed termSalary: £50,011 - £54,189 (inclusive of local weighting)Working Hours: 37Job Category: FinanceClosing date: 07/08/2026We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Group Accountant to join our Finance Team for a fixed one-year contract to cover an internal secondment. Experienced in management accounting, you will manage a small team supporting the Assistant Director for Finance to deliver accurate reporting to management and the Director of Finance to ensure sound governance.What will you be doing?- Leading a small team in producing high-quality revenue and capital monitoring- Production of quarterly monitoring reports to be scrutinised by the Strategic Leadership Team and Councillors- Handling enquiries from budget holders and directors, providing strategic advice on budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes- Promoting strong financial governance and sharing best practice & support on legislative and guidance changes- Identifying, developing and supporting opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of services across the Council, whilst promoting continuous improvementAbout youAs an ideal candidate, you will have:- CCAB qualification or relevant experience and an excellent working knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy- Experience within a busy finance team, with a flexible approach to work, with a keenness to adapt and develop new ideas and initiatives to meet changing work requirements- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)- Enthusiastic and passionate about working in local government- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to accurately summarise and convey complex informationWhat can we offer you?- Opportunities for growth and cross-departmental working, learning new skills and service areas- 26-29 days' annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits- Employee well-being programme- Employee events group- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council- Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime- Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts- Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- Local Government pension scheme- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England- Professional environment where your career path really matters, and your development is supported by the organisationHow to applyFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Street, Assistant Director for Finance.Closing date: 7th August 2026.Interviews will be held on: week commencing 7th September 2026.We, as a council, are ambitious. To find out more about our ambitions and what its like working at East Herts, hear from our employees on our careers site.In accordance with council policy, new appointments will normally be made at the first SCP point of the relevant grade. If, at the offer stage, a candidate can provide clear evidence that their skills and/or experience align with a higher point within the grade, appointment at the next SCP point may be considered. Any such decision must be reviewed and approved by the Director.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.Find out more about our disability confident scheme on our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Clermont is an international fiduciary and family office group with operations across Europe, Mauritius, the Americas and other jurisdictions. The Group manages approximately 1,500-2,000 client entities spanning trusts, corporate structures and investment vehicles for an international client base.Client Accounting is one of the largest and most important functions within the organisation and sits at the heart of client service delivery.Following a period of growth, system change and increasing operational complexity, Clermont is seeking a Global Head of Client Accounting to lead the next phase of development within the function.The OpportunityThe successful individual will be responsible for leading a significant transformation programme across the client accounting function, reviewing the operating model, modernising workflows and building a scalable structure capable of supporting a growing international fiduciary business.Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will work across the UK and Mauritius, bringing greater structure, accountability and visibility to the function whilst ensuring accounting quality remains at the highest standard.Alongside transformation, you will also act as the senior technical accounting authority within the team, providing judgement and oversight on complex accounting matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a full review of the client accounting operating model across UK and offshore teamsDesign and deliver a phased transformation programmeReview and enhance the outsourced delivery model across Mauritius and the UKClear historic backlogs and improve operational effectivenessBuild clear ownership, accountability and performance management across the functionModernise workflows and replace manual processes with scalable controls and reportingSupport system migration and adoption initiativesIdentify opportunities to utilise automation and AI to improve efficiency and reduce manual processingAct as the senior reviewer of accounting outputs and provide technical accounting guidancePartner closely with administrators, client-facing teams and senior leadership across jurisdictionsAct as a trusted escalation point for complex accounting matters and delivery risksAbout YouYou will be a qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) with significant experience gained within fiduciary, trust, private client, family office or other complex multi-entity environments.You will bring:Significant client accounting leadership experienceStrong technical accounting expertise and judgementProven experience leading transformation, turnaround or restructuring programmesExperience managing offshore or outsourced delivery modelsExposure to multi-jurisdictional structures and international clientsStrong leadership skills with the gravitas to lead changeA process-led mindset with the ability to redesign and simplify complex workflowsA practical understanding of technology, automation and AI within finance operationsMost importantly, you'll enjoy solving problems, improving how teams operate and creating structure in environments that have evolved quickly through growth.Why Join?This is a highly visible role with genuine influence across the Group. You'll have the opportunity to reshape one of Clermont's most important functions, build a future-ready operating model and play a key role in the next stage of the organisation's development.Clermont combines the complexity and international reach of a multi-jurisdictional fiduciary group with a culture that remains entrepreneurial, relationship-focused and collaborative. The business encourages individuals to take ownership, think creatively and continuously improve how things are done, whilst maintaining a strong emphasis on teamwork and client service.The successful candidate should expect to spend significant time onsite during the early stages of the appointment and will travel to Mauritius as part of the diagnostic and transformation programme.There is a competitive salary, alongside bonus and benefits.TPBN1_UKTJ

Splendid Hospitality Group in Watford is seeking a Reporting Project Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract.

Financial & Management Accountant (12-Month FTC). Our client, a well-established manufacturing group based in Watford, is looking for a proactive Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified acco

Reporting into the Head of Tax and as part of a small, high-calibre in-house tax team, the Tax Accountant will take on a varied UK mixed tax role combining work across both direct and indirect taxes. This is also a fantastic position for someone ambitious and keen to develop - This person will be ea

As a Reporting Project Accountant, you'll make a tangible impact on how we operate, helping to create stronger controls, greater consistency and more effective financial reporting across Splendid Hospitality Group. Project Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar. Reporting to the Director of Fin

Finance Manager Up to £55,000 Depending on Experience Full-time | Permanent | Office based Northamptonshire Rise10 Recruitment are working with a growing and established business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end finance function. This is a broad, hands-on position suited to a qualified accountant or an experienced QBE professional who is comfortable operating across transactional finance, management accounts, cashflow, tax compliance and statutory reporting. You will be supported by a small transactional finance team but will retain overall responsibility for ensuring the finance function is accurate, well controlled and providing reliable information to senior management. The Role As Finance Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day finance function while providing clear financial insight to the wider business. You will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, managing working capital and supporting business planning and decision-making. • Managing the day-to-day finance function, supported by a small transactional team, • Maintaining a rolling cashflow forecast and optimising working capital, • Supporting supplier and subcontractor payment runs, • Preparing weekly and monthly payroll information, • Preparing and reconciling VAT returns, ensuring the correct treatment of transactions, • Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets, investigating and clearing reconciling items, • Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting and payment obligations to HMRC, including PAYE, CIS, Corporation Tax and VAT, • Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary and analysis against budget, • Leading the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, • Providing weekly financial reporting to senior management, including a consolidated view of the group trial balance, • Preparing year-end statutory accounts, • Producing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required, • Reviewing financial performance and communicating key findings to senior stakeholders About You We're looking for someone with strong technical accounting knowledge who is equally comfortable getting into the detail of the numbers and providing meaningful financial insight. • A recognised accounting qualification or significant relevant experience at QBE level, • Substantial technical accounts experience across a broad finance function, • Strong knowledge of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow and statutory compliance, • Experience with VAT, PAYE, CIS and Corporation Tax, • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, • Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of financial controls, • The confidence to communicate financial information clearly to senior management, • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, • Experience using SAP is highly desirable, • Previous experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of a broad finance function within an established and growing business. The role offers significant exposure across both hands-on financial operations and higher-level management reporting, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to have a genuine impact on the financial performance of the business. If you're an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant or qualified/QBE accountant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now

We are seeking a talented Accountant to join a growing organisation with a collaborative culture and a strong focus on operational excellence.

Job Opportunity – Interim Children's Social Care Accountant – North West England A local authority client of mine is currently seeking an Interim Children's Social Care Accountant to join their Finance team on an initial contract basis. Job Title: Interim Children's Social C

Personal Tax Senior / Personal Tax Accountant. We are recruiting an experienced Personal Tax Senior / Personal Tax Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice.

The successful candidate will lead the Chief Accountant's Team, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate statutory reporting and effective technical accounting support across the Council. Leading and managing the Chief Accountant's Team of up to 20 staff. Interim Chief Accountant to lead the C

A Management Accountant is required to support the Corporate Services division of a large NHS organisation. AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified accountant.

The Group Accountant role in West-Sussex focuses on managing financial reporting and consolidation across the transport and distribution industry. A successful Group Accountant should have:. Prepare consolidated financial statements and reports for the group.

Are you a commercially minded part-qualified/newly qualified Management Accountant looking for a role where you can make a real impact? CMA Recruitment Group is working exclusively with a well-established organisation based near Portsmouth to recruit a commercially minded finance professional. What

The role can be shaped around either a Senior Accountant or Manager, depending on experience, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking career progression alongside genuine flexibility. Our client, an established independent accountancy practice based in the Hull area, is looking to rec

Job Opportunity – Interim Closedown Support Accountant – South West England A local authority client of mine is currently seeking an Interim Closedown Support Accountant to provide additional support throughout a busy year-end and accounts closure period. Job Title: Interim Closedown Su

An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to support income reporting and financial management activities within a busy NHS finance team. Part-qualified or qualified accountant.

With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, the organisation offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant to play a key role within its finance function. What will the Senior Tax Accountant role involve? Taking ownership of the management of direct tax matters, ensuring fu

Capital Accountant (Upcoming Opportunity). An upcoming opportunity has arisen for an experienced Capital Accountant to join a large public sector organisation in Hertfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to further develop their expertise in capital accountin

Interim Group Accountant- High Needs Block. Represent the Council at regional and national meetings, forums, and partnership groups.

Interim Group Accountant for the High Needs Block in Ilford.

Resourcery Group are partnering with a fast-growing, innovative business to recruit a Management Accountant who is part-qualified and eager to develop within a regulated environment.

As Group Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in the year-end reporting process, ensuring accurate preparation of financial statements and supporting commercial decision making. Group consolidation and statutory accounts process. Taking ownership for significant areas of the year-end audit

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Group Tax Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that the BMA Group (BMA and BMJPG) properly accounts for VAT and meets their statutory return, including overseas equivalents. We’re looking for a Group Tax Accountant (Indirect Tax) to join ou

Batchelors Motor Group Limited in York is seeking a Group Accountant to oversee day-to-day financial operations across our five dealerships, including monthly management accounts and accurate ledgers.

Assistant Financial Accountant. As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will be supporting the accounting, financial reporting and providing finance support for all entities within Financial Shared Services (FSS).

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical and analytical skills, experience in management reporting, and the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Kenton Finance in Blackpool, Lancashire seeks a Senior Management Accountant to join

APCOA Parking Group in Uxbridge is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant.

Group Accountant – First Move from Practice. This role offers an excellent first move into industry for an ACA‑qualified (or recently qualified) accountant seeking exposure to commercial finance within a multi‑entity organisation.

Platinum Recruitment Group in Dukinfield is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to produce and support monthly management accounts and to work closely with production and operations teams.

A leading financial services firm in Cheshire is seeking an experienced professional to support the financial reporting process.This role involves preparing detailed reports, developing dashboards, and analyzing trends to drive strategic planning.Candidates should be CIMA/ACCA qualified with advance

A well-established real-estate investment house in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Fund Accountant.

Northwest England seeks a qualified Management Accountant to join the Finance team.

First Recruitment Group in Manchester is seeking a qualified Group Accountant for a short-term project. The role focuses on migrating group accounting from Xero and Business Central to Sage 200, ensuring data integrity and timely consolidation.

Elevation Recruitment Group is supporting a growing property sector business in Harrogate to appoint a Management Accountant. You will produce management accounts, drive process improvements and mentor an Assistant Management Accountant, while collaborating with operational teams to deliver insightf

Noble Restaurant Group Ltd seeks a highly motivated and detail‑orientated Management Accountant to join our team. Noble Restaurant Group operates a portfolio of iconic brands across UK, US, Canada and the Middle East. Part of newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd are working with an international organisation to appoint a Group Financial Accountant in Cambridge on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on group reporting, statutory accounts and technical accounting within a multi-entity framework.

We are seeking a Consolidation-focused Management Accountant to join a well-established financial services organization. This role is a key part of the group finance team, responsible for delivering accurate consolidated reporting and supporting robust financial control across a multi-entity structu

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an enthusiastic Management Accountant to join their growing finance team.

What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?. Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:. Experience working as an Assistant Management Accountant with accounts analysis;.

MHI RJ Aviation Group is seeking a Management Accountant to provide detailed business analysis and support the Finance Manager.

The Management Accountant will be responsible for providing detailed business analysis to management and various teams within the organisation to help identify profitability drivers and opportunities for growth.

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Interim Financial Accountant to support a complex FRS 102 conversion project.

A leading medical organization in the UK is seeking a Group Tax Accountant to manage VAT responsibilities within the Finance team.

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