Handpicked Recruitment

About the Company

Founded by a former FC who has over 10 years' reporting experience across listed groups, Handpicked Recruitment specialises in the placement of high-calibre, qualified and non-qualified accountancy personnel

We are a boutique agency that always give our clients that personal touch with a proven track record of filling finance roles at all levels from CFO's to Accounts Assistants.

Our practice clients include blue-chip organisations such as BDO and Nexia International as well as several mid-tier practices. We work with a number of large and complex industry clients, with a particular focus on placing technical accountants with group reporting experience.

Whether you are looking for advice, seeking a new job, hiring or want to work for us, we would love to hear from you.

Email: Serdar@handpickedrecruitment.com

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Handpicked Recruitment

Job Title

Finance Assistant

Job Description

**Job Title:** Finance Assistant (6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract) **Role Summary:** Provide comprehensive support to the finance team of a transportation and logistics organization, assisting with month‑end close, management reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting activities. Ideal for a part‑qualified or early‑career finance professional seeking hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced operational environment. **Expectations:** - Deliver accurate financial data and timely support to meet month‑end and reporting deadlines. - Communicate effectively with operational teams to resolve finance queries. - Maintain high attention to detail while handling large data sets. - Demonstrate proactive problem‑solving and collaborative teamwork. **Key Responsibilities:** - Post journals, process accruals and pre‑payments, and support month‑end close. - Prepare management accounts and accompanying schedules. - Perform balance‑sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. - Ensure data integrity across finance systems and maintain accurate records. - Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing analysis and data preparation. - Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed. - Liaise with non‑finance stakeholders to improve information flow and resolve queries. - Produce ad‑hoc financial analysis for the wider finance team. **Required Skills:** - Strong organisational ability and meticulous attention to detail. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including handling large data volumes. - Effective written and verbal communication; collaborative with non‑finance partners. - Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment. - Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Currently studying toward an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) **or** relevant practical experience. - Previous experience in a finance assistant or accounts role preferred.

Watford, United kingdom

On site

19-01-2026

Company Name

Handpicked Recruitment

Job Title

FP&A Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title** FP&A Analyst (6‑Month FTC) **Role Summary** Provide financial planning and analysis support to a multinational infrastructure group. Deliver budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting, and build financial models to guide senior stakeholders in a complex, international environment. **Expectations** - Produce accurate, timely financial analysis and reporting within tight deadlines. - Maintain high data integrity and clear commentary for senior management. - Collaborate across operational, commercial and finance teams to enhance forecast accuracy and FP&A processes. - Demonstrate strong analytical judgment and effective communication skills. **Key Responsibilities** - Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts and long‑term plans. - Conduct variance analysis against budget/forecast and explain performance drivers. - Assemble management reporting packs with concise, insightful commentary. - Partner with operational and commercial teams to refine forecasting assumptions. - Support month‑end close, ensuring actuals are reflected in reporting and models. - Build and maintain dynamic financial models for planning, forecasting and scenario analysis. - Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems and reporting tools. - Provide ad‑hoc analysis and support to senior finance and management teams as needed. **Required Skills** - Full qualification as accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - Audit or financial reporting experience preferred. - Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting. - Strong analytical and Excel skills; comfortable with large ERP data sets. - Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage stakeholders across the business. - Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines. **Required Education & Certifications** - ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

02-03-2026