What we do

eXactitude Resourcing Limited are a Hampshire based specialist recruitment business offering a highly experienced director lead service across two trading divisions:
1) eXactitude: A finance recruitment specialist across commercial, practice and taxation sectors - visit exactitude.net for full details.
2) KnoxRecruit : An office based recruitment specialist - visit KnoxRecruit.com for full details.

What we stand for

My Hampshire client operates a permanent, modern working from home culture. They are open to hiring right across the UK and will get the team together on a 1/4rly basis, relying on zoom, the internet and the phone on a day-to-day basis. Home based (must be UK), the position is full time, with flexible working around core hours of 10am-4pm. There is no fixed start or end time each day. True work-life balance! My client are hopeful to hire someone who has enjoyed working at home and is being pushed back into the office full time and does not want to do this. Details: Modern digitally savvy accounts practice seek a client accountant. As a Client Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the relationship with the business owner, putting their needs at the heart of all that you do. Key responsibilities: Being the first port of call for all questions from clients Managing the year-end accounts process, including preparation for pre-year-end meetings, plus reviewing and finalising accounts Helping business owners have meaningful information at their fingertips Getting involved in interesting project work for clients Advising business owners on how they can improve their businesses Building your portfolio by inducting new clients Professional development is important to my client: They will help you progress your career quicker than anywhere else. You'll have monthly meetings to assess your progress and help you develop. You’ll have an opportunity to: Be part of a team really going places Get involved in developing strategic plans for the company's growth Be trained in skills to help you be a world-class accountant Use the latest technology to help deliver a truly awesome client experience Stay ahead of the game when it comes to best practice and regulation change About you. We’re looking for someone with: A positive attitude, who loves working as part of a team At least 2 years working in a similar role, within an accountancy practice ACA / ACCA qualified - or working towards Qualified by experience within an accountancy practice, if you don’t have the above A passion for delivering great client service, including the ability to build trust and rapport quickly Experience of dealing with small business owners Great organisation skills, including the ability to prioritise a changing workload A passion and desire to make a difference Xero knowledge (desirable) To apply please email in your CV with a covering note to support your application. Please also include your current salary, expected salary, notice period and reason for leaving your last or current role. The advertised salary range is wide as the lower end will be more appropriate for part-qualified or QBE candidates, while the higher quartile for fully qualified and the top end for fully qualifieds with staff management ability. eXactitude Resourcing Limited is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. eXactitude complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.

Client Accountant  (Professional Practice) 

As Workshop Administrator you will be liaising with customers to book in their machinery for a service or repair, you will be ordering spare parts, arranging appointments for the workshop and preparing quotes and invoices. Job role: Workshop Administrator including customer liaison to book in the service and repair for equipment and machinery, working closely with the mechanics, technicians and manufacturers. Location: Winchester Hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Benefits: 20 days holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays, pension and staff discount Additional job details: Working as a Workshop Administrator for an award winning business based on the outskirts of Winchester, you will be a key point of contact for customers, the workshop and manufacturers. This Workshop Administrator involves the following: telephone contact with customers regarding the repair and servicing of their machines and equipment booking in repair and service jobs, liaising with the workshop and co-ordinating availability with customers scheduling deliveries, collections and service calls creating estimates and liaising with the parts department ordering spare parts and updating stock levels raising invoices and taking customer payments processing warranty claims and dealing with manufacturers keeping up to date with technical data, bulletins and new products working with your colleagues to improve department processes As the Workshop Administrator, an understanding of machines or equipment repairs would be an advantage, however this is not essential. The key criteria are excellent communication skills, a resilient and pro-active approach to liaising with customers and keeping them informed. My client are also looking for strong administration skills, an organised approach and someone who is adept at dealing with different parts, prices and numerical information. You will work as part of a supportive team and you will be good at building successful working relationships with customers, colleagues and external contacts. The hours are from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, the company offer free onsite parking, 20 days holiday plus 8 x bank holidays, a pension and staff discount. The salary advertised is broad to include the core hours and overtime potential. Your own transport would be ideal as they are based on the outskirts of Winchester. KnoxRecruit is the trading name of the office support specialism of eXactitude Resourcing Limited and is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. eXactitude complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.

Workshop Administrator 

Successful, dynamic and modern technology driven firm of accountants, seek a client management accountant to join their team. This is a remote role with a great digital support network - but it will only suit someone who wants to work from home full time. My client is however looking for a personable individual who enjoys talking on the phone and video to clients so this role is not suitable for a &quot;back-office&quot; accountant who does not like business partnering. Details: This role involves working with the client management accounting team, to take away the bookkeeping and management accounts hassle from business owners by providing them with meaningful management information to help their business thrive. You’ll be helping to make a massive difference to their business and they’ll love you for it. You’ll ideally have multiple client outsourcing experience and be working towards a professional financial qualification. You'll love dealing with people as you’ll have a lot of contact with business owners, answering queries and working with the team to provide them with meaningful management accounts, all completed remotely using the latest cloud-based technology. Giving business owners information at their fingertips. Here's how you'll make a difference: Building and maintaining great relationships with clients, helping them run a slick finance operation and answering their queries day to day Processing clients supplier invoices through Dext Reconciling client bank accounts using their accounts software Working with the team to keep client's accounts up-to-date, so they always know how their business is performing and can make key decisions Processing client bank payments through payment software Using cloud-based software such as Xero, as well as packages such as Microsoft Excel Working with other internal teams to ensure the delivery of a smooth and collaborative service to clients To be successful in this fast-paced, ever-evolving role you will need the following: Good bookkeeping knowledge and expertise VAT knowledge Knowledge of Xero would be great, as would an understanding of other Xero apps Experience in an accountancy practice or in industry Working towards your ACCA qualification (or similar) is desirable A love of new technologies and a desire to learn new software solutions A passion for chatting with clients, and an ability to build trust and rapport quickly A positive collaborative team working approach Passion to make a difference to our clients and the outsourcing team Great organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a changing workload Benefits are excellent in this firm and progression is certainly available following good performance. Benefits, hours &amp; Flexible Working: The position is full-time, with flexible working around core hours of 10am-4pm. There is no fixed start or end time each day. You’re able to work from anywhere. All you need is your laptop and the internet... and enough snacks to see you through the day! Stay Connected: Whilst you have the freedom of remote working, my client don’t want you to feel remote. Right from the start, you’ll feel connected to the amazing team through a series of online and in-person events that will help you build the relationships and get the support you need to thrive in your role. Make a difference: You’ll get an extra day off each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice, helping to make the world a better place. They also plant trees to ensure they are a Climate Positive Workforce. Mental health support: You'll have 24/7 access to a confidential telephone counselling service, to support you through any of life's issues or problems. Pension: Plan for your future with free access to financial advice, as well as a flexible pension package that allows you to pay in as much as you want. Extra holiday: Tick things off your 'bucket list' with the option of buying back extra holiday. Plus, you'll get an extra day's holiday on your 3rd, 4th, and 5th Anniversary. Christmas shutdown: My client close the office over Christmas to give you extra time off to spend with loved ones, eat mince pies, and watch Elf. Ho ho ho! Family first: One of the mottos of my client is 'Family first', which is why they offer enhanced parental leave and are flexible and understanding if you need time out to look after your children. Grow: Everyone at my client has a personal development plan to help you progress your career quicker than anywhere else. You'll meet monthly to discuss how you can be the best you can be. To apply please email in your CV with a covering note as to why you are suitable, detailing your current package (base salary and bens separately) along with your notice period. eXactitude Resourcing Limited is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. eXactitude complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.

Client Management Accountant - Home Based

Portsmouth based independent accountancy firm with strong profitability, who have recently made an acquisition, seek an ambitious senior manager for a new role also key to succession planning. You will take on an established client portfolio, prove you can grow the business and be ready to step up to director in a 12-24 month period. My client work on a hybrid basis but do want someone in the office 3 days a week to build relationships and network efficiently. You will be a qualified accountant and keen to join a firm that will offer you progression based on achievement. Key responsibilities include: Manage 5 client Account Managers -WIP, fees and workflow reviews Assist managers with client technical questions Client meetings Involved in recruitment and staff development Manage own client portfolio - develop and build Business development Practice development - new service lines / opportunities in utilisation of AI No audit!! A key member of the senior management team Package and salary are negotiable to attract a high quality individual. To apply please send your CV or call Nick (number on the exactitude website). Please also provide details of your notice period and current package as well as a short paragraph about why this role appeals. eXactitude Resourcing Limited is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. eXactitude complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.