Corporate Governance

• Taking responsibility for company secretarial and corporate governance requirements.
• Preparing and filing confirmation statements, statutory returns and other required information.
• Maintaining statutory books, registers and corporate records.
• Keeping up to date with Companies House reforms and wider regulatory requirements.

Projects & Process Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to improve processes across finance, investment and compliance activities.
• Leading projects from initial concept through to implementation.
• Reviewing existing systems and identifying opportunities for sensible automation and improved ways of working.
• Producing project plans and system requirements and coordinating testing and implementation.
• Acting as a key point of contact between internal users, external suppliers and management.
• Supporting colleagues with the adoption of new systems, processes and procedures.
• Exploring how emerging technology, including AI, can be used appropriately to improve efficiency and reporting.
• Delivering an ongoing programme of practical operational improvements.

About You

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a genuine interest in projects, systems and continuous improvement.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification with at least three years’ relevant post-qualification or comparable experience within practice or industry.
• Strong financial reporting and accounting knowledge.
• Experience of reviewing financial information to a management level.
• Previous involvement in projects, system implementations or process improvements.
• An interest in technology and how it can be used to make finance and administrative processes more effective.
• Good Microsoft 365 skills, with advanced capability advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• The ability to manage several priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• A collaborative, approachable and professional working style.

You do not need to be an AI or technology specialist. More important is an understanding of how technology can support a modern finance function, together with the ability to lead projects and successfully implement improvements.

What’s On Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly professional environment offering genuine variety, autonomy and longer-term progression.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Guaranteed annual salary and bonus review.
• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Additional pension contributions available through salary sacrifice.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Individual BUPA healthcare.
• Life assurance at 4x gross salary.
• Payment of annual professional membership subscription.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Hybrid working available following successful completion of the initial training/probationary period.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Electric car benefit scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• No timesheets.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to move into a broader role where they can combine their finance expertise with investment reporting, project management and operational improvement, while developing towards a senior leadership position.

Interested?

Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information about this opportunity.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, the identity of the employer will be discussed with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

Closing date is 16th October 2026

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

To Apply

Please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to rachel.wilson@hawk-3.com.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.