• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and on time
• Prepare audit plans, assess risks, and develop audit programmes tailored to each client
• Manage on-site audit fieldwork and act as the main point of contact for clients during the assignment
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing clear guidance and constructive feedback
• Ensure audits comply with regulatory and professional standards
• Draft clear audit findings and reports for review by Managers/Directors
• Support the ongoing improvement of audit processes and quality across the team

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or finalist) with a strong background in UK practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
• Previous experience leading audits and managing deadlines across multiple engagements
• Confident, professional communication style with strong client-facing skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and committed to quality
• Comfortable travelling for audit visits across the local office network

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word (PowerPoint beneficial)
• Experience using audit software (MyWorkpapers experience would be ideal)

• Salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing audit team
• Supportive environment with exposure to a varied client base
• Flexible working approach where possible

For a confidential chat please call

 Diane Shaw

d.shaw@h-fts.com

 07506740664 

 03339962882

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and on time
• Prepare audit plans, assess risks, and develop audit programmes tailored to each client
• Manage on-site audit fieldwork and act as the main point of contact for clients during the assignment
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing clear guidance and constructive feedback
• Ensure audits comply with regulatory and professional standards
• Draft clear audit findings and reports for review by Managers/Directors
• Support the ongoing improvement of audit processes and quality across the team

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or finalist) with a strong background in UK practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
• Previous experience leading audits and managing deadlines across multiple engagements
• Confident, professional communication style with strong client-facing skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and committed to quality
• Comfortable travelling for audit visits across the local office network

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word (PowerPoint beneficial)
• Experience using audit software (MyWorkpapers experience would be ideal)

• Salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing audit team
• Supportive environment with exposure to a varied client base
• Flexible working approach where possible

For a confidential chat please call

 Diane Shaw

d.shaw@h-fts.com

 07506740664 

 03339962882

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and on time
• Prepare audit plans, assess risks, and develop audit programmes tailored to each client
• Manage on-site audit fieldwork and act as the main point of contact for clients during the assignment
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing clear guidance and constructive feedback
• Ensure audits comply with regulatory and professional standards
• Draft clear audit findings and reports for review by Managers/Directors
• Support the ongoing improvement of audit processes and quality across the team

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or finalist) with a strong background in UK practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
• Previous experience leading audits and managing deadlines across multiple engagements
• Confident, professional communication style with strong client-facing skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and committed to quality
• Comfortable travelling for audit visits across the local office network

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word (PowerPoint beneficial)
• Experience using audit software (MyWorkpapers experience would be ideal)

• Salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing audit team
• Supportive environment with exposure to a varied client base
• Flexible working approach where possible

For a confidential chat please call

 Diane Shaw

d.shaw@h-fts.com

 07506740664 

 03339962882

• Lead and deliver audit assignments from planning to completion, ensuring quality and deadlines are met
• Manage on-site and remote audit work, coordinating with clients and internal stakeholders
• Review audit files and working papers, providing clear feedback and guidance
• Support the wider team with technical input and day-to-day problem solving
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to a high standard of service
• Assist with workflow planning, resourcing, and coaching of junior staff
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the continued growth of the audit function

• Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) or qualified by experience with strong UK practice background
• Proven audit experience within a UK accountancy practice (Senior or Manager level)
• Confident leading audits and managing deadlines across multiple assignments
• Strong communication skills and a practical, client-focused approach
• Comfortable mentoring and developing junior team members
• Good working knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting requirements

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Clear progression opportunities as the team grows
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Flexible working approach where possible
• Exposure to a varied client base and interesting audit work

For a confidential Chat call 

 Diane Shaw

d.shaw@h-fts.com

 07506740664 

 03339962882

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and on time
• Prepare audit plans, assess risks, and develop audit programmes tailored to each client
• Manage on-site audit fieldwork and act as the main point of contact for clients during the assignment
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing clear guidance and constructive feedback
• Ensure audits comply with regulatory and professional standards
• Draft clear audit findings and reports for review by Managers/Directors
• Support the ongoing improvement of audit processes and quality across the team

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or finalist) with a strong background in UK practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
• Previous experience leading audits and managing deadlines across multiple engagements
• Confident, professional communication style with strong client-facing skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and committed to quality
• Comfortable travelling for audit visits across the local office network

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word (PowerPoint beneficial)
• Experience using audit software (MyWorkpapers experience would be ideal)

• Salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing audit team
• Supportive environment with exposure to a varied client base
• Flexible working approach where possible

For a confidential chat please call

 Diane Shaw

d.shaw@h-fts.com

 07506740664 

 03339962882

• Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
• Deliver high quality audit assignments in a timely and efficient manner, reporting to the Directors
• Ensure all audits comply with regulatory and professional standards
• Plan audits with the Directors and Audit Senior, assess risks, and develop tailored audit programmes
• Own client relationships, supporting existing and new clients and delivering excellent client care
• Take responsibility for budgets, billing and recoveries to achieve agreed targets
• Coach junior team members and provide constructive feedback to promote best practice
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of audit processes and quality

• Strong communication skills and confidence in a client-facing environment
• Excellent time management, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to quality
• Comfortable travelling for audit visits and working across different office locations

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Previous audit management experience within a UK practice environment
• Proven client relationship experience, including handling queries and managing expectations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience using audit software (MyWorkpapers experience would be ideal)

• ACA / ACCA qualified, with a strong background in practice

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 5:30pm (hours may vary depending on audit visits)
• Flexible working around core hours 10:30am – 4:00pm when in the office

For a confidential chat please call 

 Diane Shaw

d.shaw@h-fts.com

07506740664 

 03339962882

Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: £55,000–£75,000 + Profit-Related Bonus

Location: Romford (Office-based with flexible working)

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills, including complex Wills
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Probate and full estate administration
• Grant of Probate applications
• Inheritance Tax (IHT) and succession planning
• Trusts work
• Court of Protection matters

Requirements (What We’re Looking For)

• 3+ years’ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor in the UK
• UK private practice experience handling private client matters end-to-end
• Confidence across core private client work, with exposure to elderly client law highly valued
• STEP and/or SFE accreditation/affiliation (ideal, not essential)
• A proven track record of meeting fee targets and contributing to business development
• A practical, client-first approach with strong organisation and case management skills
• LEAP case management experience (preferred)
• Willingness to engage in local networking and practice development, so reasonable commuting distance to Romford is important

Salary, Working Arrangements & Location

• Salary: £55,000–£75,000 (DOE)
• Bonus: Very generous individual profit-related pay scheme (based on your performance)
• Location: Romford (with local office presence required)
• Working pattern: Full-time with a flexible working contract in place
• Targets: Realistic annual billing targets designed to support quality work and long-term retention

Benefits Package

• Fast-track progression opportunities, including potential management pathway
• Dedicated support staff
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Parking available
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks per annum including bank holidays (full-time)
• Additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
• Extra day off for your birthday (after 6 months’ service)
• Staff social events

Apply / Enquire (Confidential)

Senior Reporting Officer (SRO) – CQS

Salary: c.£60,000 + bonus

Location: London City Centre

Lead CQS compliance for a growing conveyancing team

The Role: What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading the firm’s CQS compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and controls
• Acting as the senior point of contact for CQS-related governance and internal reporting
• Coordinating CQS renewal activity, evidence gathering, and ongoing readiness
• Delivering and overseeing file reviews and audits, identifying trends and implementing improvements
• Supporting the business with risk management, including issue escalation and remediation planning
• Driving training and awareness across the conveyancing team to maintain consistent standards
• Working closely with senior leadership to ensure CQS aligns with wider compliance and operational priorities

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ UK conveyancing experience (fee-earning, compliance, or operational leadership), with strong exposure to CQS standards
• Proven experience acting as CQS SRO or as a senior lead supporting CQS compliance (highly desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • CQS Protocol and CPMS
  • File auditing and quality assurance
  • Risk controls, process improvement, and compliance reporting
• The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and implement change across a team
• A structured, detail-focused approach with strong written communication skills

Working arrangements and location

• London-based role 
• Hybrid working available, depending on business needs and seniority
• Full-time position, with flexibility where appropriate for the right person

Salary and benefits

• £60,000 base salary (dependent on experience and scope of remit)
• Bonus (where applicable)
• Hybrid working
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays (typical for level, confirmed at offer stage)
• Pension contribution
• Professional development support, including CQS-related training and compliance CPD
• Clear opportunity to broaden remit into wider compliance/operations leadership as the team grows

Career progression

• Head of Conveyancing Operations / Practice Governance
• Wider compliance leadership (depending on existing structure, e.g., supporting COLP/COFA functions)
• Strategic ownership of firm-wide quality and risk initiatives tied to growth plans

Apply / enquire

Associate – Real Estate Finance

Location: Manchester or Leeds

Salary: £85,000-£120,000 + Extensive Benefits

Experience required: 4+ Years PQE

Join a market-leading Real Estate Finance team known for delivering innovative solutions across domestic and cross-border transactions.

Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with a Tier 1-ranked Real Estate Finance practice, is seeking an experienced lawyer to work on complex, high-value finance transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive, dynamic environment that values technical excellence and commercial insight.

If you're an ambitious Real Estate Finance lawyer with 4+ years' PQE looking to work on diverse, challenging transactions, this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role

As an Associate in the Real Estate Finance team, you'll work closely with Partners and team members on a variety of sophisticated finance transactions across multiple sectors and asset classes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling diverse real estate finance transactions across sectors such as:
  • Hotels and leisure
  • Private Rental Sector (PRS)
  • Student accommodation
  • Logistics
  • Office developments
• Working on various finance transaction types:
  • Development finance
  • Hotel finance
  • Islamic finance
  • Mezzanine finance
• Acting for a wide range of clients, including:
  • Major banks
  • Debt funds
  • Insurers
  • Financial institutions
  • Investors
  • Developers
  • Blue-chip property companies
  • Family offices
• Drafting and negotiating complex legal documentation
• Providing strategic legal advice on finance transactions
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development efforts
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas
• Engaging in continuous professional development

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions with genuine autonomy and support from an experienced team.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with minimum 4 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong academic qualifications
• Extensive technical knowledge of finance transaction legal frameworks
• Proven experience in real estate finance transactions
• Excellent document drafting skills
• Commercial and strategic approach to legal work
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Collaborative team player with a collegiate approach
• Proactive, detail-focused, and ambitious

Desirable:

• Experience across multiple real estate finance sectors
• Knowledge of cross-border transactions
• Understanding of Islamic finance structures
• Track record of business development
• Additional finance-related qualifications

Exceptional Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary (£85,000-£120,000 dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonuses
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Life and income protection

Professional Development:

• Extensive training programmes
• Mentoring from industry experts
• Leadership development support
• Continuous learning resources
• Technical and skills-based training
• Clear career progression pathways

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support programmes

Culture & Recognition:

• Supportive and collegiate environment
• Culture of improvement, growth, and collaboration
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Employee networks celebrating diversity
• Recognition for high-character colleagues who care for one another

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Manchester or Leeds office
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements

About Our Client

Our client is a leading law firm committed to delivering technical excellence and real insight into clients' operations. They are the natural choice for FTSE 100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.

The firm's success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives, with a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss differences and celebrate diversity.

Core Values:

• Technical excellence
• Real client insight
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Diversity and inclusion

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an ambitious Real Estate Finance lawyer looking to work on sophisticated transactions with exceptional development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Lee Hawthorne-Finch
0333 996 2882 or lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Employment Solicitor

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £48,000–£60,000 DOE | Career Progression & Comprehensive Benefits

Stand Out as an Employment Law Specialist – Join a Leading Team in Chelmsford

Are you an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking a role where your expertise is valued, and your career can flourish?

Our client, a highly regarded law firm in Chelmsford, offers you the chance to work alongside respected leaders, manage a diverse caseload, and enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture with real progression opportunities.

Your Role: Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Advise individuals and businesses on a broad range of employment law matters

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referrers

• Solve complex employment law issues for individuals and SMEs, ensuring best legal outcomes

• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures

• Provide ongoing HR and legal support to business clients

• Work collaboratively to achieve team targets and drive business growth

What We’re Looking For: Key Requirements

To excel in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ PQE as a Solicitor

• Recent, relevant UK Employment Law experience

• Strong technical skills in employment contracts, dispute resolution, and HR advisory

• Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills

• A proactive, ethical, and team-oriented approach

• A drive for continuous professional development

Benefits & Perks

Enjoy a comprehensive package including:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

• Competitive salary: £48,000–£60,000 DOE

• Pension scheme

• Health cash plan

• Professional training and personal development support

• Discounted parking

• Christmas/New Year office closure

• Regular team socials and events

• A friendly, inclusive office environment

Career Progression & Support

• Structured progression pathways and increasing responsibility

• Ongoing training and senior mentorship

• Support for further professional qualifications

Location & Working Arrangements

• Based in modern Chelmsford offices with flexible/hybrid working options

How to Apply

Ready to make your mark in employment law? For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact David at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com . Please submit your CV and a brief summary of your experience.

All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.