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GRADUATE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
WEST LONDON | HYBRID WORKING (2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE)
£30,000 to £32,000 BASE + STUDY SUPPORT
INTERVIEWS EARLY APRIL 2026
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with a highly successful, people-first business with global offices and a growing UK finance function that supports operations across multiple international entities.
Due to continued growth and investment in the finance team, the business is now looking to hire a Graduate Accounts Assistant to join the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to begin their career in finance within a supportive and collaborative environment that offers strong training, exposure and long-term development.
The company is committed to developing early-career talent and will support the successful candidate with professional study support (AAT, ACCA or CIMA) as they progress within the finance team.
Interviews for this position will take place in early April 2026.
This role would suit a 2024, 2025 or 2026 graduate who has a strong interest in building a long-term career in finance and wants to gain hands-on experience across core accounting processes.
THE GRADUATE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
As a Graduate Accounts Assistant, you'll work closely with the wider finance team to support core accounting and transactional finance activities while gaining exposure across the finance function.
Supporting the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices and assisting with statement reconciliations
Helping to prepare supplier payment runs and ensuring timely and accurate payments
Assisting with new supplier set-ups and supplier verification checks
Supporting the sales ledger function, including raising sales invoices and assisting with cash allocation
Helping to resolve customer and supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
Assisting with credit control activities and monitoring aged receivables
Supporting daily bank reconciliations and investigating any differences
Assisting with credit card reconciliations and staff expense checks
Producing weekly reports across sales ledger, purchase ledger and cash balances
Supporting month-end processes including assisting with journals, accruals and prepayments
Working closely with and supporting the Management Accountant and Financial Accountant to maintain accurate financial records
THE PERSON:
A recent graduate (2024 / 2025 / 2026) with a degree in any subject, although this role may particularly suit someone with a Business, Accounting & Finance or related degree
A genuine interest in building a long-term career in finance and accounting
Keen to study towards professional accounting qualifications such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA
A good understanding of how businesses operate commercially
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
Comfortable using Excel and willing to develop systems and reporting skills further
A proactive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn within a growing finance team
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Graduate Accounts Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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Type: Permanent Location: West London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £30000.00 - £32000.00 per annum + + AAT/CIMA/ACCA Study + Benefits
Posted: 2026-03-11 18:15:20
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Job Description:
We are working with our client, a leading financial services firm, on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Specialist - Pension Drawdown to join the team in Newcastle.
You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end pension technical process and timely delivery of complex tasks.
Skills/Experience:
Extensive technical experience within pension/platform administration gained preferably in a pension/platform/financial services environment.
Extensive knowledge of pension regulations
Strong understanding of pension/platform operations, processes and procedures
Experience with relevant software and systems (e.g.
Origo, SIPP Pro)
Experience in managing and leading teams
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Servicing as a subject matter expert on pensions and platform related issues, particularly within DC, Money Purchase Personal Pension / SIPPs /SSASs
Pension flexibilities, auto enrolment pension, taxation and Pension Drawdown experience
Understanding pension legislation, regulations and scheme-specific rules
Ability to identify and resolve technical issues, often involving complex and detailed calculations, regulatory/legal interpretations.
Death Benefit Payments, Divorce & Disputes Management
Ensuring all platform & pension processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Handling complaints and escalated issues related to pension schemes.
Ensuring adherence to relevant pension legislation and regulations.
Complaint/Internal Dispute resolution Procedures (IDRP) processes with the Compliance and Risk Support.
Oversee the end-to-end pension technical process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of complex tasks.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to pensions technical operations and implement process improvements.
Managing breach reporting, Death Benefit Management, Pension Discretions, Overpayments.
Lead and supervise the pensions technical team, ensuring colleagues performing their roles effectively and efficiently.
Identify areas for improvement within platform/pension operations and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16194
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-03-11 09:02:45
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Job Description:
We are working on a new opportunity for an MI Analyst to join the team at a leading financial services firm based in Newcastle.
In this role, you will play a vital part in transforming raw data to deliver reporting needs to support the business.
Skills/Experience:
Previous experience in MI reporting or data analysis
Experience using Power BI with an ability to develop dashboards and visualisations within Microsoft Fabric.
Solid working knowledge of SQL for querying and extracting data from relational databases.
Ability to manage and analyse large datasets
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Accuracy when delivering tactical reporting
Strong communication and organisational skills with ability to prioritise projects and meet deadlines
Familiarity with data transformation or analytics programmes (desirable)
Core Responsibilities:
Create and develop Power BI dashboards and MI reports to support the business operations and decision-making
Create SQL queries to extract data for reporting
Use Microsoft Fabric (including Lakehouses and Direct Lake mode) to deliver scalable and efficient reporting solutions.
Work closely with stakeholders to capture the required reporting needs and create structured MI outputs
Complete tasks such as data profiling and quality checks to ensure accuracy in reports
Support the creation and maintenance of reusable datasets and semantic models to ensure consistency across reporting outputs.
Log reporting logic, data definitions and sources
Present reports to stakeholders across the business to highlight KPIs and patterns
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16285
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-03-11 08:59:20
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FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (No.1)
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
£65,000 TO £75,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with a growing SME import / export business based in Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the founders.
Operating within an international trading environment with a bonded warehouse, the business imports and distributes products mainly across the UK and conditionally exports the imports internationally.
This role will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands-on financial leadership and commercial insight to support continued growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving systems, introducing automation where appropriate, and helping a growing business drive efficiencies and smarter financial decision-making.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
Reporting directly to the Founders, taking ownership of the finance function and leading a small team
Managing and developing a team including AP, AR / Credit Control, Finance Coordinator and Import / Export Clerks
Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
Overseeing credit control and debtor management, personally handling escalated debtor issues
Managing banking relationships and lenders, including invoice discounting / asset-based finance facilities
Ensuring accurate import duty accruals, deferments and landed cost reporting
Monitoring freight forwarding costs, stock movements and working capital with operational teams
Managing HMRC compliance, including bonded warehouse oversight and annual audits
Reviewing systems, processes and reporting, driving efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement
Providing commercial insight to the founders to support better decision making and business performance
THE PERSON:
CIMA / ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE), with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant in an SME environment, with an understanding of import/Export.
Industry experience Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail or Wholesale would be advantageous, with stock / inventory accounting and operational finance
Strong experience producing Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
Exposure to invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities
Strong oversight of credit control and debtor management, including handling escalations
Experience reviewing systems, reporting and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies
A commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to support business growth
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller for immediate consideration.
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Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £65000.00 - £75000.00 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2026-03-10 17:22:09
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Head of Finance
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Romford/Hybrid working
Salary: £55,455 - £63,985 per annum
Use your financial leadership to make a real difference.
My client is well established, values driven charity providing vital care and support to people in the community.
They are now seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the Senior Leadership Team and help shape the organisation's financial future.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional who wants to use their expertise in a role that combines strategic leadership, operational impact, and meaningful purpose.
The Role
As Head of Finance, you will lead the Finance and Procurement functions, ensuring robust financial management, strong governance and high-quality financial insight across the organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable as it develops its services.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing the Finance and Procurement teams
Providing strategic financial advice to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees
Leading the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
Ensuring strong financial controls, systems and compliance
Producing clear and insightful management information and financial reports
Supporting long-term financial sustainability and organisational strategy
This is a high impact leadership role offering the opportunity to influence strategy while remaining close to the detail of financial management.
About You
We are looking for someone who shares the organisations values of compassion, collaboration and creativity and who brings both strong technical expertise and an inclusive leadership style.
You will have:
A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
Significant post qualification experience in a senior finance role
Experience of financial management and governance within the charity sector
A strong track record of leading teams and managing budgets and resources
Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, statutory accounts and regulatory returns
The ability to translate complex financial information into clear insight for senior leaders and trustees
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Why Join?
This is a chance to use your expertise where it truly matters.
You'll be joining a collaborative organisation with a clear purpose, supportive culture and strong commitment to the people and communities they serve.
Closing date: 27th March 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 6th April 2026
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
Your information will always be handled securely and professionally.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities.
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Type: Permanent Location: Romford, England
Salary / Rate: £55455 - £63985 per annum + Great Benefits
Posted: 2026-03-10 11:24:47
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a leading fintech firm to recruit an experienced Delivery Lead / Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of both client-facing and internal projects.
Our client is a specialist financial services technology provider supporting institutional clients across multiple regions.
This is a remote position, with access to office space in London or Edinburgh and will involve spending time on client sites in the UK.
Skills/Experience:
Strong experience in a project management role.
Experience working in Agile / Scrum software development environments.
Experience with delivering software development projects within financial services.
Proven experience working with institutional or Tier 1 financial services organisations.
Strong background in managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.
Experience contributing to or leading process development and execution initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally.
Comfortable working flexible hours to support global delivery requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading client project deliveries in partnership with senior product consultants.
Spearhead internal delivery initiatives alongside product and engineering teams.
Coordinate internal and client-side project teams, constructively challenging stakeholders where appropriate.
Develop, maintain and manage client-facing delivery plans and budgets.
Develop and maintain internal sprint and delivery plans.
Facilitate regular team meetings and promote collaboration across global teams.
Plan and oversee release management activities through test and production environments.
Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes to support efficient implementations.
Define project success metrics and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.
Proactively manage scope changes, risks, issues and dependencies, implementing contingency plans as required.
Produce and maintain agreed project reporting, updates, and communication materials.
Work closely with internal and client-side project leadership to ensure delivery plans remain aligned and achievable.
Contribute to retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives, including coaching or supporting junior team members where applicable.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16324
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-03-10 08:32:49
