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Financial Accountant – Venture Capital Our client is a leading global venture capital firm with a strong international presence and a dynamic, fast-growing platform. They are seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team in a hands-on capacity. Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day financial accounting and bookkeeping across multiple entitiesPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS and German GAAP (HGB)Support year-end close and statutory reporting, including preparation of accountsAct as a key contact for external auditors and support the audit processLiaise with and oversee third-party service providersCandidate ProfileExperience within venture capital, private equity, or investment management, either:In-house (fund side), orFrom a fund administrator / service provider / audit firm with relevant clientsFluent in German and EnglishStrong experience with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS

Financial Accountant – Venture Capital Our client is a leading global venture capital firm with a strong international presence and a dynamic, fast-growing platform. They are seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team in a hands-on capacity. Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day financial accounting and bookkeeping across multiple entitiesPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS and German GAAP (HGB)Support year-end close and statutory reporting, including preparation of accountsAct as a key contact for external auditors and support the audit processLiaise with and oversee third-party service providersCandidate ProfileExperience within venture capital, private equity, or investment management, either:In-house (fund side), orFrom a fund administrator / service provider / audit firm with relevant clientsFluent in German and EnglishStrong experience with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS

Audit Advisor – Bolton (Hybrid) | 40,000 – £50,000 benefits Are you an ambitious accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a growing and dynamic professional services firm in Bolton, is seeking a forward-thinking Audit Advisor to join their busy audit team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of clients, gain exposure to complex audits, and contribute to the development of a supportive and forward-looking team. What you’ll do:Support the senior management team in delivering high-quality audit and accounting services.Plan, execute, and complete audits across a range of clients, including overseeing complex file areas and guiding junior team members.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues, including visiting client sites as needed.Prepare statutory financial statements and ensure all audit documentation is thorough and accurate.Help develop junior team members and contribute to effective workload distribution.Manage administrative tasks, including timesheets and fees, with accuracy and timeliness.Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.What we’re looking for:Professionally qualified (ACCA, ACA, ICAS, or equivalent), or part-qualified candidates considered.Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build lasting relationships.Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); knowledge of Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or CCH is a plus.Not-for-profit experience is desirable but not essential.UK citizens only – no visa sponsorship is available.Why you’ll love this role:Hybrid working for a great work-life balance.Exposure to a varied client base and challenging audits.Opportunity to develop professionally in a supportive and ambitious environment.If you’re ready to take the next step in your audit career and join a team where your contributions really matter, we’d love to hear from you!

HR Consultant – Consultancy Environment | Belfast (Hybrid) | Up to £35,000 Benefits We’re supporting a growing HR consultancy in Belfast with the appointment of an HR Consultant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a client-facing environment, supporting a range of organisations with day-to-day HR matters and people-related challenges. The Role This is not a traditional in-house HR position. As an HR Consultant, you’ll work with multiple clients, advising and supporting across a broad range of HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations matters (such as disciplinaries, grievances and performance management), redundancies and general HR guidance. The role requires someone adaptable, organised and confident managing different client environments, as priorities can change quickly and no two days will be the same. Requirements • CIPD qualified (essential) • Previous HR experience based in Belfast • Around 1–2 years’ HR experience • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-client environment Please note this role cannot offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. What’s on Offer • Salary up to £35,000 plus benefits • Hybrid working (up to 2 days in the office) • Exposure to a wide variety of industries and HR challenges • Opportunity to build experience in a consultancy environment and continue developing your HR career If you’re looking to step into a more varied, client-facing HR role and develop your consultancy skills, this could be a great next move.

Compliance and Risk Specialist Insurance Hybrid - 2 days in the office per week 60-65k Great opportunity to join one of the largest insurance business in the country who have an excellent reputation and have exciting plans for further growth. You'll be joining a small but well-established team where you will have great people to work alongside and learn from. This is a broad role where you will get great exposure to a wide range of regulatory tasks and you will have plenty of opportunities to learn in this dynamic environment.  Your Role:  Maintain the compliance and risk frameworks - ensure policies are kept up to date Provide advice to the business on any upcoming regulatory changes Act as a key point of contact for any regulatory correspondence  Maintain the risk register  Conduct compliance monitoring & testing  About You:5 years' experience in a compliance and/or risk roleExperience within Financial Services - ideally InsuranceStrong knowledge of key regulatory requirements - CPC, Operational Resilience (DORA), Outsourcing etcEnjoy working in a fast paced environment and keen to learn If this sounds like what you are looking for then you should apply here or reach out to me directly for a confidential chat

Head of Compliance -SMF16 As The Head of Compliance you will lead the compliance function, shape the compliance strategy, maintain strong oversight frameworks, support senior leaders with regulatory guidance.  Some of the responsibilities  Provide insight on regulatory risks, emerging trends, and compliance issuesLead horizon‑scanning to identify and assess the impact of new and upcoming regulationsDesign and maintain the Compliance FrameworkOversee the annual Compliance Monitoring PlanAct as the primary point of contact for regulatorsManage regulatory interactions, such as inspections, thematic reviews, and supervisory queries.Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Executive Committees on compliance and regulatory riskLead the Compliance team to maintain a highly skilled, high‑performing function. Skills and Experience Experienced compliance leader within Wealth & Investment Management, or Private BankingProven experience of holding the SMF16Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulatory frameworks (FCA Handbook, SYSC, COBS, MiFID II, SMCR)Proven experience engaging with regulatorsStrong stakeholder management skillsCollaborative approach that supports business growth while ensuring strong compliance standards.

Looking to build on your experience in financial services while gaining exposure to regulatory reporting and client-facing work? This opportunity offers a great balance of technical responsibility, collaboration, and career development within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting regulatory operations, working closely with internal teams and clients to ensure financial data is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. Responsibilities include:Supporting the preparation and review of client financial records for regulatory and statutory reportingAssisting with the completion and submission of Economic Substance filings and related returnsEnsuring all regulatory notifications and records are maintained accurately and kept up to dateManaging and updating key data across internal systems and platformsWorking closely with colleagues to meet client expectations and reporting deadlinesHandling client queries relating to financial and regulatory reportingPerforming data checks and reviews to ensure accuracy and completenessKeeping up to date with regulatory changes and applying these in practiceContributing ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and overall quality of reporting Requirements:Around 3–6 years’ experience within financial services, accounting, or regulatory reportingA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or LawA professional qualification (or working towards one) such as ACCA, CPA, CA or similar is highly advantageousStrong attention to detail with a proactive and organised approachConfident communicator with the ability to work collaborativelyComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines If you’re looking for a role where you can truly develop your expertise while adding real value, we’d love to hear from you.Apply with us today and take the next step in your career.

Third Party Risk Management Operations Officer Insurance Dublin - Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office 50-60kI've partnered with a large insurance client who are looking to bring in an additional person to their operations team to take the lead on the TPRM framework. You'll be joining a strong team with a good culture. Your Role:Implementation and ongoing review of the TPRM framework Provide ongoing reports to senior management Perform risk assessments of 3rd parties/outsourced providers Carrying out due diligence checks Support the team with wider requirements around business continuity, DORA etc  About You: Min of 3 years work experience within risk and/or operations Experience within financial services - ideally Insurance Ability to multi-task and build strong relationships across the business If you'd like to know more, please apply here or reach out to me if you have any questions - darren.hogan@broadgatesearch.com