Finance, Procurement & Legal

About our client
Pentagon Talent are partnering with a mid tier fast growing accountancy firm who maintain excellent relationships with their clients.Combining their financial expertise and experience they offer professional and high quality service. Over their three offices they provide a suite of integrated, innovative and value-added accounting, tax and corporate finance solutions that empower businesses, investors and private clients to make better decision.

Duties and responsibilities
As an Accounts Manager/Client Manager you will manage a portfolio of predominantly technology based clients and drive the delivery of accounting and tax planning solutions to these clients. You will manage the full accounting side and prepare and review the financial statements. You will provide exceptional levels of service to clients on a wide variety of areas on a cost effective and timely basis. You will be responding to client queries and those from third parties in a timely manner. You will review accounts and tax returns prepared by junior staff. You will report into the director and work closely alongside them.

Qualifications and skills required
In order to succeed as an Accounts Manager/Client Manager you will be ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified. You will have a minimum of three years accounts and tax experience within the practice environment. Experience as a manager within a practice environment would be desirable.

What\'s on offer

Our client offer a wide range of benefits for their Accounts Managers including the opportunity to progress quickly to Senior Manager, a competitive salary, very flexible working hours and an opportunity to work from home one day a week. As well as this you will work with an interesting and tech savy client base.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Are you a seasoned professional seeking a dynamic leadership role in London within a global legal powerhouse?

Pentagon Talent have exclusively partnered with a leading global law firm, based in London, who are seeking an experienced professional to join them as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for one of their largest practice groups (X Group). With a vast portfolio exceeding £100m across the UK, this role presents an unparalleled opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the firm\'s future.

Key Responsibilities for the Deputy Chief Operating Officer:

• Lead the X Group Operational Exec, driving operational excellence and fostering outstanding outcomes.
• Provide instrumental commercial leadership for the X Group committee, forging consensus and collaboration across various stakeholders.
• Spearhead the recruitment process for lateral hires, ensuring their seamless integration and maximum financial impact.
• Take charge of partner development plans, influencing equitable decisions at the UK Board and Remuneration Committee.
• Drive productivity and innovation, modernising legal service delivery for enhanced profitability.
• Cultivate a culture of employee engagement and retention, resolving issues and championing a positive work environment.

Essential Skills & Experience for the Deputy Chief Operating Officer:

• Possess strong commercial acumen and financial prowess, fostering growth and driving strategic improvements.
• Showcase exemplary stakeholder management skills, acting as a key figurehead within the business.
• Champion operational excellence, streamlining processes to facilitate sustainable growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication abilities, adept at conveying complex information across diverse audiences.

If this position is of interest to you and you would like to find out more, please get in touch today.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

About our client
Pentagon Talent are partnering with an award winning chartered accountants, tax advisers and business consultants who have built an outstanding reputation of excellence with their huge pool of clients. Pentagon Talent are supporting them in the recruitment of an Audit Senior to join their Worthing or Brighton office. They work with a range of clients from different industries from agriculture, academies, charities, manufacturing and lots more.

Duties and responsibilities
Your role will include but not limited to; assisting in the execution of regulatory and statutory audits, liaising with clients, accounts preparation, corporate tax computations and support on ad-hoc assignments for new and existing clients. You will provide premium support audit service to the Supervising Manager and Associate. You will pro-actively assist in the maintenance of current client relationships whilst also seeking to establish new client relationships. You will provide weekly, clear and prompt communication to Managers in relation to timescales and deliverability of assignments. You will attend training courses and independently maintain professional competence to meet CPE requirements of the professional body and firm.

Qualifications and skills required
In order to succeed you must be ACA or ACCA qualified with audit and accounts experience in an accountancy firm. You will have strong communication skills and experience in direct contact with clients.

What\'s on offer
Our client offers a fantastic work culture - a relaxed, friendly and modern environment. They also offer clear and quick career progression, agile working hours, hybrid working, paid over time and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days. They offer a varied role where you can get exposure to a whole range of interesting clients.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Pentagon Talent have partnered with a global legal powerhouse, our client, with a presence spanning over thirty countries, is on the lookout for talented individuals to join their Finance Systems team as a Finance Systems Analyst. They are a sector leading, magic circle law firm who has their flagship office in the heart of London. As integral members of this esteemed firm, candidates will work at the intersection of finance and technology, playing a pivotal role in redefining the future of legal services from the office based in London.

At the esteemed organisation, they are known for tackling some of the world\'s most intricate legal matters and delivering innovative legal solutions. They are a trailblazing force in the legal industry, continuously pushing boundaries and embracing cutting-edge technology as an integral part of their daily operations in their London office.

The ideal Finance Systems Analyst would have to:

In the position of Finance Systems Analyst, candidates will be tasked with delivering exceptional financial systems support to their diverse and global user community. Responsibilities will include:

• Swiftly and effectively managing support calls using established incident management processes and systems.
• Diligently recording, monitoring, and escalating software bugs and issues.
• Maintaining the highest standards of customer service while managing user expectations professionally and with a customer-centric approach.
• Taking an active role in ongoing projects aimed at enhancing their finance systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify functional improvements and participating in their design, testing, and implementation.
• Participating in performance improvement initiatives to keep their systems running at their best.
• Developing an in-depth understanding of their customised Elite 3E solution and other integrated systems.
• Creating and maintaining critical administration, user, and training documentation.
• Providing support and coverage for other members of the Finance Systems Support team.

Ideal qualifications and skills required from the Finance Systems Analyst:

• Prior experience with the Elite 3E finance and practice management system (or similar).
• A readiness to explore and adapt to new systems and underlying technologies, such as SQL and reporting concepts.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance transactional processing, ideally gained through experience in finance operations or systems.
• Superb communication and negotiation skills, with a strong orientation towards service excellence.
• The ability to multitask and thrive under pressure, underpinned by impeccable time management.
• A self-starter mentality with the capability to work independently while still contributing effectively to a team.
• A flexible approach and a resounding \"can do\" attitude.

If candidates are looking for a role that marries finance, technology, and the legal world within an innovative, forward-thinking environment, please feel free to apply below.

For more information, please contact Finlay Clark on 0207 419 8939.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

About our client
Pentagon Talent are partnering with a top 100 accountancy firm who are one of the largest independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK. With over three offices and a team of circa 100 staff they provide audit, accounting and tax advice to clients and individuals.

Duties and responsibilities
As an Accounts Portfolio Manager you will manage a portfolio of clients and drive the delivery of accounting and tax planning solutions to these clients. You will build relationships that will allow you to effectively deliver projects and grow members of the team. You will provide exceptional levels of service to clients on a wide variety of areas on a cost effective and timely basis. You will be responding to client queries and those from third parties in a timely manner. You will act as the clients main point of contact. You will review accounts and tax returns prepared by more junior staff. You will assist partners with specific arrangements i.e. business planning, advisory and tax matters and lots more.

Qualifications and skills required
In order to succeed as an Accounts Portfolio Manager you will be ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified. You will have a minimum of three years accounts and tax experience within the practice environment. Experience as a manager within a practice environment would be desirable.

What\'s on offer
A true benefit for working for this top 100 firm is the culture and values driven environment which promotes sustainable development for all talented people. As a result this generates fantastic careers from trainee to partner and everything in between. You will be provided with a competitive salary, 28 days holiday plus bank holiday, life assurance, enhanced maternity and private medical insurance.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Pentagon Talent are proud to partnering with a top 50 Accountancy practice based in the heart of Central London who are currently seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their team. This well-established firm has a strong name in the market and has an enviable client list.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Audit & Accounts Senior to work with a varied client base and progress their career in the Accountancy Practice market, the role will comprise o working across a range of different sectors.

You will be involved in leading audits from start to completion along with the preparation of statutory accounts.

The role will require you to:

• Lead audits from initial planning meeting through to completion
• Overseeing audit planning, field work and audit reporting
• Allocate and review the work of juniors whilst carrying out work on client sites
• Liaising closely with client on a regular basis and ensuring Manager and Partners are kept updated
• To ensure work and projects are completed within reasonable and realistic time frames
• Prepare Statutory Accounts and some Tax computation work

The ideal Audit & Accounts Senior candidate will possess:

• Have previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• ACA/ACCA qualified or be qualified by experience
• Previous experience working within audit
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to be a self-starter and work to tight deadlines

This role offers a great level of autonomy and provides strong career progression along with excellent remuneration. Alongside this, there is a fantastic leadership structure and competitive benefits for an Audit & Accounts Senior.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.