Audit AdvisorLocation: Canterbury or Chatham - 3-days per week in officeAbout the OpportunityA well-established and fast-growing professional services business is looking for an ambitious Audit Advisor to join their expanding Audit team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified or experienced audit professional who wants to take real ownership of client assignments, build lasting client relationships, and start developing the next generation of talent around them.You'll be joining a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offers a clear route for progression, and gives its audit team the autonomy to manage engagements from planning through to completion — all while working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners who are invested in your development.What You'll Be DoingAudit DeliveryYou'll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working to professional standards, budgets and deadlines. You'll manage delivery expectations, flag issues early, and get stuck into more complex audit areas — with support on hand when you need it. You'll be the client's main point of contact during fieldwork, building strong relationships and reviewing draft accounts along the way.Client RelationshipsYou'll help manage and grow a portfolio of clients, delivering a proactive, responsive service and spotting opportunities to bring in specialists where extra value can be added.Coaching & DevelopmentYou'll manage work delegated to junior colleagues, coach and mentor them, and give the kind of feedback that helps people genuinely improve — all while staying accountable for the overall quality of delivery.Commercial AwarenessYou'll get involved in recoverability, budgets, WIP and fee preparation, contributing to the profitability and smooth running of engagements.Technical ExcellenceYou'll keep your technical accounting and audit knowledge sharp, stay on top of CPD requirements, and know when to bring in a Manager, Director or Partner on trickier technical or risk matters.Business DevelopmentYou'll get exposure to tenders, proposals and pitches, and help build the kind of professional network that supports the firm's — and your own — long-term growth.What We're Looking ForACA, ACCA, ICAS or an equivalent professional qualification (newly qualified candidates welcome to apply)Previous audit experience gained within practiceConfidence working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationshipsStrong technical accounting and audit knowledgeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to juggle multiple priorities and hit tight deadlines independentlyInterested?If this sounds like the next step for you, apply now or get in touch to find out more.

Director of Risk, Compliance & MLRO (SMF16&17) As the Director of Risk, Compliance and MLRO you will be a member of Executive Management Team.Providing independent strategic and operational oversight of building and shaping the compliance function.Delivering the right strategies, tools and controls to promote a positive risk and compliance culture and associated behaviours across organisation.   Some Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of the Compliance Assurance programme across the business.Development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate compliance, risk and financial crime frameworksDeliver robust oversight on non-financial risks, including operational, change, conduct and reputational risk in collaboration with the Chief ExecutiveHorizon scanning, ensuring compliance with relevant UK regulations and legislation, including financial crime and Anti-Money LaunderingDrive forward looking insight into major risks, anticipating major exposures and providing analysis to stakeholdersDesign, enhance and build out effective 2nd Line of Defence oversightCompliance monitoring via testing of first line quality assurance activities and Thematic ReviewsSupporting the wider People strategy with SMCR (Senior Manager Certification Regime) and maintaining a culture which embraces awareness and prevention of conduct riskCarry out the responsibility of MLRO with full access to resources and information to enable a stance of authority and independenceCompilation of the MLRO annual report and subsequent recommendations to the BRAC (Board Risk & Audit Committee)MLRO reporting to regulatory bodies and board/committeesExperienceProven experience in Risk management and Compliance in UK Financial regulated mortgages businessStrong MCOBS experienceThorough understanding of SMCR (Senior Manager Certification Regime)Commercially mindedPreviously held an SMF16 or SMF17 role, both would desirableExcellent relationship and stakeholder management skills with an ability to challenge at all levels

Audit Senior / Assistant Manager | Canterbury or Chatham | Hybrid | £55,000–£60,000Ready for the next step in your audit career?  If you're recently qualified, an experienced Audit Senior, or already operating at Assistant Manager level and looking for a role where you can take more ownership, this could be a great opportunity to make your next move.We're working with a highly regarded professional services firm that has built a strong reputation for quality, client service and investing in its people.This is a role where you'll get plenty of client exposure, take responsibility for your own assignments and work alongside experienced Managers, Directors and Partners — without being left to figure everything out yourself.What you'll be doingYou'll play an important role in delivering audits from planning through to completion, working across a varied client portfolio and becoming a trusted point of contact for your clients.Your day-to-day will include:Taking ownership of key areas of audit assignments, from planning and fieldwork through to completion.Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines, budgets and quality expectations.Tackling more complex audit areas and knowing when to involve senior colleagues.Reviewing accounts and helping clients work through queries and issues.Building strong relationships with clients and becoming a reliable contact throughout the audit process.Supporting the management of a portfolio of clients and helping maintain strong, long-term relationships.Identifying where clients could benefit from additional expertise and connecting them with the right specialists.Delegating work to junior team members and making sure assignments stay on track.Coaching and supporting less experienced colleagues, helping them build confidence and develop their technical skills.Getting involved in fee, WIP and budget management and developing your commercial understanding.Keeping your technical knowledge up to date and maintaining high standards of audit quality.Supporting tenders, proposals and wider business development activity as you gain experience.Why consider it?This is more than just another audit position where you're handed a file and told to get on with it.You'll have genuine client contact, increasing responsibility and the opportunity to build a career rather than simply complete assignments.You'll work closely with senior members of the team, giving you exposure to a broad range of clients and the chance to learn from people who have been where you are now.The firm also places real emphasis on development, collaboration and giving people the opportunity to progress.You'll benefit from:£55,000–£60,000 salary, depending on experienceHybrid workingCanterbury or Chatham locationStrong exposure to clients and senior stakeholdersClear opportunities for career progressionSupportive and collaborative team environmentOpportunities to develop your commercial and business development skillsA varied client portfolio rather than the same audit on repeatWhat we're looking forYou'll ideally be ACA, ACCA, ICAS or similarly qualified, although newly qualified candidates with the right experience will be considered.We're looking for someone with previous external audit experience gained within professional practice who is ready to take on greater responsibility.You'll be a strong fit if you:Have solid audit and technical accounting knowledge.Are comfortable dealing directly with clients.Can manage your own workload and juggle competing deadlines.Have experience reviewing work or supporting junior colleagues.Communicate confidently with both clients and internal teams.Take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.Are commercially minded and interested in developing your client management skills.Want to progress towards a more senior role rather than staying in the same place.Your next move?If you're looking for an audit role that gives you more responsibility, more client exposure and a genuine opportunity to progress, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.No complicated process. No hard sell. Just a straightforward discussion about what you're looking for and whether this could be the right next step.Please note: Candidates must have the existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Audit Manager – Non-Profit & Charity Sector | Canterbury or Chatham | Hybrid | £67,000–£85,000 depending on experienceA role with purpose, variety and plenty of room to make your markIf you're an experienced Audit Manager who enjoys working closely with clients rather than simply moving from one audit file to the next, this could be a very interesting opportunity.We're working with a highly regarded professional services firm with a strong reputation for its people, its client relationships and the quality of work it delivers.The role sits within a growing Non-Profit & Charity sector team, giving you the opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of organisations where your advice genuinely matters.  And yes, there will still be audit files. But thankfully, that's not the whole story.What you'll be doingYou'll take ownership of a portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients, overseeing engagements from initial planning through to completion and sign-off.You'll also:Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and become a genuine point of contact for their audit and wider financial needs.Lead audit assignments, making sure they are delivered efficiently, commercially and to a high standard.Work with a varied portfolio including charities, not-for-profit organisations, educational establishments and social enterprises.Apply your technical knowledge to more complex audit matters, including Charity SORP requirements.Review work and support more junior members of the team, helping them develop their technical and professional skills.Get involved in improving processes, sharing knowledge and strengthening the firm's offering within the sector.Identify opportunities to support clients beyond the immediate audit where appropriate.Play an active role in developing new relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the non-profit and charity portfolio.Maintain a strong focus on audit quality, risk management and professional standards.Why consider it?This isn't simply an opportunity to inherit a portfolio and keep the wheels turning.You'll have genuine ownership, senior client exposure and the opportunity to help shape a growing area of the business.You'll be joining a firm that places real value on collaboration, development and doing good work with good people. There is a strong focus on supporting career progression, while giving experienced professionals the autonomy to get on with the job.You'll also benefit from:£67,000–£85,000 salary, depending on experience and seniorityHybrid workingCanterbury or Chatham locationA varied and interesting client portfolioStrong opportunities for progressionA collaborative, supportive working environmentThe chance to work with organisations making a genuine differenceWhat we're looking forYou'll ideally be ACA, ACCA, ICAS or similarly qualified, with solid external audit experience gained within professional practice.Experience working with charities, not-for-profit organisations, education or social enterprises would be highly advantageous, particularly if you're comfortable with Charity SORP.We're also looking for someone who can:Confidently manage a portfolio of clients and multiple assignments.Lead audits from planning through to completion.Communicate comfortably with senior stakeholders.Support, coach and develop junior team members.Work independently while being a strong team player.Combine technical audit expertise with a commercial and client-focused approach.Spot opportunities to build relationships and contribute to business growth.Ready for something with a little more purpose?If you're looking for your next Audit Manager role and want great clients, meaningful work, career development and a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we'd be very happy to have a confidential conversation.No pressure. No awkward recruitment script. Just a straightforward chat about whether it could be the right move for you.Please note: Candidates must have the existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Audit Manager – Non-Profit & Charity Sector | Canterbury or Chatham | Hybrid | £67,000–£85,000 depending on experienceA role with purpose, variety and plenty of room to make your markIf you're an experienced Audit Manager who enjoys working closely with clients rather than simply moving from one audit file to the next, this could be a very interesting opportunity.We're working with a highly regarded professional services firm with a strong reputation for its people, its client relationships and the quality of work it delivers.The role sits within a growing Non-Profit & Charity sector team, giving you the opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of organisations where your advice genuinely matters.  And yes, there will still be audit files. But thankfully, that's not the whole story.What you'll be doingYou'll take ownership of a portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients, overseeing engagements from initial planning through to completion and sign-off.You'll also:Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and become a genuine point of contact for their audit and wider financial needs.Lead audit assignments, making sure they are delivered efficiently, commercially and to a high standard.Work with a varied portfolio including charities, not-for-profit organisations, educational establishments and social enterprises.Apply your technical knowledge to more complex audit matters, including Charity SORP requirements.Review work and support more junior members of the team, helping them develop their technical and professional skills.Get involved in improving processes, sharing knowledge and strengthening the firm's offering within the sector.Identify opportunities to support clients beyond the immediate audit where appropriate.Play an active role in developing new relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the non-profit and charity portfolio.Maintain a strong focus on audit quality, risk management and professional standards.Why consider it?This isn't simply an opportunity to inherit a portfolio and keep the wheels turning.You'll have genuine ownership, senior client exposure and the opportunity to help shape a growing area of the business.You'll be joining a firm that places real value on collaboration, development and doing good work with good people. There is a strong focus on supporting career progression, while giving experienced professionals the autonomy to get on with the job.You'll also benefit from:£67,000–£85,000 salary, depending on experience and seniorityHybrid workingCanterbury or Chatham locationA varied and interesting client portfolioStrong opportunities for progressionA collaborative, supportive working environmentThe chance to work with organisations making a genuine differenceWhat we're looking forYou'll ideally be ACA, ACCA, ICAS or similarly qualified, with solid external audit experience gained within professional practice.Experience working with charities, not-for-profit organisations, education or social enterprises would be highly advantageous, particularly if you're comfortable with Charity SORP.We're also looking for someone who can:Confidently manage a portfolio of clients and multiple assignments.Lead audits from planning through to completion.Communicate comfortably with senior stakeholders.Support, coach and develop junior team members.Work independently while being a strong team player.Combine technical audit expertise with a commercial and client-focused approach.Spot opportunities to build relationships and contribute to business growth.Ready for something with a little more purpose?If you're looking for your next Audit Manager role and want great clients, meaningful work, career development and a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we'd be very happy to have a confidential conversation.No pressure. No awkward recruitment script. Just a straightforward chat about whether it could be the right move for you.Please note: Candidates must have the existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Corporate Finance Manager – Belfast An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced corporate finance professional to join a high-performing and growing advisory team in Belfast. This role offers the chance to work across a broad range of transactions, partnering closely with ambitious businesses and senior stakeholders on high-impact deals throughout Northern Ireland and beyond. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong progression opportunities and exposure to a diverse portfolio of corporate finance work. The Opportunity This is a broad, client-facing corporate finance role offering exposure across the full transaction lifecycle, including:Mergers & acquisitionsBusiness disposals and acquisitionsFinancial due diligenceFundraising supportValuations and strategic advisory workFinancial modelling and analysisYou will play a key role in managing live transactions, advising clients through complex commercial decisions, and building long-term relationships with business owners, advisers and stakeholders. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and project manage corporate finance transactions from initiation through to completionDeliver high-quality advisory support across M&A, disposals, fundraising and valuation assignmentsPrepare detailed reports, presentations, proposals and client deliverablesSupport and review financial modelling and transaction analysisAct as a key point of contact for clients throughout live deal processesBuild strong relationships with lawyers, funders, investors and other advisersSupport junior team members through mentoring and coachingContribute to networking and business development initiatives across the Northern Ireland marketWork collaboratively with colleagues across the wider corporate finance functionAbout You We are keen to speak with ambitious corporate finance professionals who enjoy working in a deal-driven environment and want broader exposure across the full transaction spectrum. You will ideally have:A recognised accountancy or finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CAI, CFA or equivalent)Previous experience within corporate finance, transaction services, M&A or deal advisoryExposure to end-to-end transaction executionStrong financial analysis and modelling capabilityExcellent communication and client relationship skillsThe confidence to present to clients and manage stakeholder relationships directlyA proactive, commercially minded approachExperience managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneouslyAn interest in networking and developing long-term business relationshipsWhy Apply?Exposure to a strong pipeline of live transactionsOpportunity to work closely with senior leadership and decision-makersBroad, generalist corporate finance experience rather than siloed workClear progression pathway with genuine career development opportunitiesSupportive, close-knit and high-performing team cultureGrowing advisory platform with strong market presence

Corporate Finance Manager – Belfast An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced corporate finance professional to join a high-performing and growing advisory team in Belfast. This role offers the chance to work across a broad range of transactions, partnering closely with ambitious businesses and senior stakeholders on high-impact deals throughout Northern Ireland and beyond. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong progression opportunities and exposure to a diverse portfolio of corporate finance work. The Opportunity This is a broad, client-facing corporate finance role offering exposure across the full transaction lifecycle, including:Mergers & acquisitionsBusiness disposals and acquisitionsFinancial due diligenceFundraising supportValuations and strategic advisory workFinancial modelling and analysisYou will play a key role in managing live transactions, advising clients through complex commercial decisions, and building long-term relationships with business owners, advisers and stakeholders. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and project manage corporate finance transactions from initiation through to completionDeliver high-quality advisory support across M&A, disposals, fundraising and valuation assignmentsPrepare detailed reports, presentations, proposals and client deliverablesSupport and review financial modelling and transaction analysisAct as a key point of contact for clients throughout live deal processesBuild strong relationships with lawyers, funders, investors and other advisersSupport junior team members through mentoring and coachingContribute to networking and business development initiatives across the Northern Ireland marketWork collaboratively with colleagues across the wider corporate finance functionAbout You We are keen to speak with ambitious corporate finance professionals who enjoy working in a deal-driven environment and want broader exposure across the full transaction spectrum. You will ideally have:A recognised accountancy or finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CAI, CFA or equivalent)Previous experience within corporate finance, transaction services, M&A or deal advisoryExposure to end-to-end transaction executionStrong financial analysis and modelling capabilityExcellent communication and client relationship skillsThe confidence to present to clients and manage stakeholder relationships directlyA proactive, commercially minded approachExperience managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneouslyAn interest in networking and developing long-term business relationshipsWhy Apply?Exposure to a strong pipeline of live transactionsOpportunity to work closely with senior leadership and decision-makersBroad, generalist corporate finance experience rather than siloed workClear progression pathway with genuine career development opportunitiesSupportive, close-knit and high-performing team cultureGrowing advisory platform with strong market presence

Private Client Tax Senior Manager | Belfast | Hybrid | £65,000–£75,000 + benefitsPrivate Client Tax professionals — if you're ready to spend less time simply ticking boxes and more time actually advising clients, this could be worth a look.I'm working on an opportunity for an experienced Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join a growing professional services team in Belfast.This is a genuinely advisory-focused role, with full ownership of a diverse private client portfolio and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to clients on some of their most important financial decisions.We're looking for someone who enjoys the technical side of private client tax but also wants the client contact, commercial exposure and responsibility that comes with operating at Senior Manager level.What you'll be doingYou'll take ownership of your own portfolio and lead on complex private client advisory work across areas including:Inheritance TaxCapital Gains TaxSuccession planningEstatesTrustsComplex personal tax mattersWider private client advisoryYou'll act as a key point of contact for your clients, building relationships that go beyond simply getting the tax return filed on time.You'll also:Lead complex advisory assignments from start to finishProvide proactive advice and become a trusted adviser to clientsIdentify opportunities for additional advisory work and contribute to business developmentManage multiple assignments whilst maintaining a high standard of client serviceReview and sign off complex compliance work where requiredWork with wider teams to provide joined-up adviceMentor and develop junior members of the teamTake ownership of engagements from initial opportunity through to delivery and billingWhat they're looking forStrong Private Client Tax experience gained within professional servicesA clear advisory focus, alongside a solid compliance backgroundCTA, ACA/CA, ATT, STEP or equivalent qualificationExperience managing your own client portfolio and senior client relationshipsStrong technical knowledge and the confidence to deal with complex mattersExperience mentoring or developing junior team membersA commercial mindset and an interest in developing client relationshipsExcellent communication skillsThe ability to work independently and take genuine ownershipExperience of international tax or UK/Ireland cross-border matters would be advantageous, but isn't essential.Why consider it?£65,000–£75,000 base salary + benefitsHybrid working in BelfastA genuinely advisory-led position rather than a compliance-heavy Senior Manager roleFull ownership of your client portfolioExposure to complex and interesting private client workDirect client relationships and senior stakeholder exposureOpportunity to contribute to business development and the growth of the teamLeadership and mentoring responsibilityClear scope to develop your career furtherIf you're an experienced Private Client Tax Manager or Senior Manager who wants more advisory exposure, greater ownership and the chance to build long-term client relationships, I'd be keen to hear from you.And don't worry — this isn't one of those roles where "advisory" means you spend 95% of your time doing compliance and 5% wondering when the advisory work is going to appear. 😉📩 Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.