Employment Lawyer

Ipswich area

5+ Years PQE

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a well-established top UK law firm with offices across the UK. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a friendly, open culture whilst building the firm's presence and growing their employment law offering.

The Role

As an Employment Lawyer, you will be responsible for:

• Managing your own diverse caseload of employment matters

• Providing expert advice on employment law issues to both employers and employees

• Handling tribunal representations and employment disputes

• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and procedures

• Conducting disciplinary and grievance hearings

• Advising on TUPE transfers and redundancy processes

• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management

• Mentoring junior team members where appropriate

• Keeping abreast of employment law developments and legislative changes

• Contributing to the team's growth strategy and market presence

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law

• Strong technical knowledge across all areas of employment law

• Experience managing own caseload independently

• Proven business development skills and commercial awareness

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

• Motivated and proactive approach to work

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary c.£75,000 depending on experience

• Exceptional benefits package including generous holiday entitlement

• Salary exchange pension scheme with life assurance

• Income protection and health cash plan

• Employee assistance programme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm

• Supportive team environment with excellent training opportunities

About the Client

Our client is a top UK law firm and one of the region's oldest, most established and fastest growing practices. With over 260 colleagues including 35 partners across multiple offices across the area. The firm has longstanding client relationships within the local community and an excellent reputation for putting clients and colleagues first.

Apply now, or contact Lee for more info via lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or 0333 996 2882.

Audit Manager

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Salary: £40.000+ (dependent on experience)
Position: Ideally Full Time

Are you an experienced Audit professional looking for your next career move? Join a leading independent Accountancy practice in Lancaster as an Audit Manager, and play a key role in their growth and client success.

The Role

As an Audit Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage audit assignments for a wide range of clients, both on-site and remotely.
• Review and prepare financial statements and corporation tax computations.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on compliance and business performance.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members to ensure high-quality output and professional development.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and contribute to business growth initiatives.
• Prepare statutory financial statements from client data.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• 3+ years of experience in audit within a UK practice.
• A professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA).
• Working knowledge of IFRS/UKGAA
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Must be able to drive.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic practice where your expertise and leadership will be valued. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: c£40.000+ (dependent on experience).
• Flexibility: Hybrid working and part-time hours considered.
• Perks:
  • On-site parking.
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid subscription to your professional membership body (e.g., ICAEW/ACCA).
• Development: Access to CPD training and career growth opportunities.
• Company Incentives: Bonus incentives to allow staff the ability to gain financial reward for achieving their goals.

If you’re passionate about audit and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a forward-thinking practice!

For a confidential chat contact Jake on 0333 996 2882 or email j.harris@h-fts.com 

Role- Audit Senior/ Audit Assistant Manager

Location- Chorley

Salary- Up to £50k- Full-time

About the client-  A well respected accountancy firm offering a full range of services including auditing, accounts preparation, tax advisory, and business consultancy. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional client service whilst maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment for their team.

About the Opportunity -We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior or Assistant Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to take on greater responsibility whilst working with a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors.

The Role

• Planning and executing statutory audits from start to completion for a varied client portfolio

• Managing audit fieldwork and supervising junior team members

• Reviewing working papers and ensuring compliance with auditing standards

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through professional service delivery

• Identifying business improvement opportunities and providing valuable insights to clients

• Preparing management letters and communicating audit findings effectively

• Ensuring all work meets regulatory requirements and firm quality standards • Mentoring and developing junior staff members

• Supporting business development activities and contributing to practice growth

• Managing multiple client engagements whilst meeting strict deadlines

What We're Looking For

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or part-qualified with relevant experience)

• Minimum 3-5 years audit experience within a UK accountancy practice

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards

• Experience with audit software and Microsoft Office suite

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure

• Leadership potential with experience supervising junior staff

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development

• Flexible working arrangements 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

If you want to know more reach out to Jake on J.harris@h-fts.com to discuss the opportunity further

Administrative Assistant – Business Support
Leeds City Centre | Full-Time | Up to £37,000

About the Opportunity

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our Business Support Team in their city centre office. This customer service-focused role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of a busy legal practice, providing essential support across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Input new client instructions onto the Case Management system with accuracy and attention to detail

• Produce relevant letters and documents using established templates and procedures

• Answer and direct calls through the busy main telephone switchboard with professionalism

• Handle scanning, photocopying, and archiving of important legal documents

• Provide direct client communication both over the telephone and face-to-face

• Support fee earners and departments with general administrative duties

• Maintain accurate filing systems and client records

• Process high-volume work whilst following instructions carefully

• Work proactively using own initiative once fully trained

What We're Looking For

• Essential office environment experience - we need someone who can hit the ground running

• Professional and confident telephone manner with excellent communication skills

• Quick learner with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

• Team player with a flexible, 'can-do' attitude

• Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly

• Customer service focused approach with ability to exceed client expectations

What's on offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Generous annual bonus scheme 

• Opportunity to work within a well-established, reputable legal practice

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Supportive team environment

• Extensive benefits package, including assistance with public transport, healthcare, high street discounts, study support and much more. 

About Us

Our client is a leading Yorkshire-based legal practice with multiple offices across the region. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the highest professional standards across all departments.

Apply now, or contact Lee for more info via lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882.

Conveyancing Assistant – Commercial Property - Leeds City Centre, Yorkshire c.£25,000 per annum

A leading Yorkshire law firm with 300+ employees across 22 offices is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy commercial property team in Leeds.

This 100% employee-owned firm offers unique benefits including tax-free profit sharing for employees with 12+ months' service, creating an exceptional working environment where every team member has a genuine stake in the firm's future.

The Role:

You'll be joining a dynamic property team, handling commercial conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion. This role requires someone with existing conveyancing experience who can work accurately under pressure whilst delivering excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening new files and managing case management systems

• Updating systems and producing legal documents and correspondence

• Issuing contracts and handling enquiry responses

• Ordering searches and managing exchange processes

• Setting up completions and issuing mortgage reports

• Managing high-volume client communications and telephone enquiries

• General administrative duties and file management

Essential Requirements:

• 6+ months' experience in commercial conveyancing

• Strong IT skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Customer-focused approach with professional telephone manner

• Flexible, adaptable working style

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary of c.£25,000

• Tax-free profit sharing scheme (12+ months' service)

• Supportive learning environment with clear career progression

• Employee ownership benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to join a values-driven firm with strong community focus

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, employee-owned firm that genuinely invests in its people. Perfect for an experienced conveyancing assistant looking to develop their career in a supportive, professional environment. 

Apply online or contact Lee for more info via lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882

• Supporting senior team members on audit assignments and accounts preparation
• Preparing statutory accounts for a diverse client portfolio
• Assisting with audit fieldwork and testing procedures
• Managing your own portfolio of smaller clients
• Developing technical skills across audit and accounts functions
• Contributing to team efficiency and client service excellence

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA
• 2-3 years' experience in practice (accounts and/or audit)
• Strong technical foundation and eagerness to learn
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ambition to progress within a supportive environment

• Competitive salary £28,000 - £35,000
• Study support and career development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Varied client exposure across different sectors
• Modern Sheffield city centre location
• Clear progression pathway to Senior level