Career Opportunities

Job Title: Audit & Accounts Partner (with or working towards RI status)
Location: Huntingdon Salary/Package: Competitive + Partner-Level Benefits + Route to Equity
Role Purpose: Lead and grow an accounts portfolio within a well-established accountancy practice. Provide technical oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to business strategy and client growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of financial accounts (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders) ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide strategic business advisory services; identify opportunities for improving clients’ financial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; identify new business opportunities for the firm.
• Lead business development, generating new connections
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of auditors/accountants.
• Collaborate with other Partners to shape firm strategy and growth.
• Prepare/review audit and accounts reports; ensure accuracy, timeliness and adherence to deadlines.

What’s On Offer / Key Selling Points:

• Existing portfolio £150k – expectation to ultimately manage £500k
• Clear path to equity partnership.
• Support for RI status if not already held.
• Competitive salary & partner-level benefits.
• Work-life balance arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Goodwill model supporting exit planning

Non Negotiable requirements:

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Relevant experience 5+ years post qual in both accounts and audit
• Experiencing leading and managing a team
• Exposure to company and general taxation

Desirables:

• RI status
• Ability to demonstrate growing a portfolio
• Interest in presenting/ involvement with UK200 panels

Our values at George Hay

• Personable, professional, progressive
• Building long-term, trusted relationships.
• Understanding client needs and tailoring solutions accordingly.
• Supporting each other within teams and across departments.
• Sharing knowledge and resources for better client outcomes.
• Upholding high standards in delivery to clients.

Applicants can apply in writing, with a full CV, to: Mrs Samantha Green BFP ACA, George Hay Partnership LLP, St. George’s House, George Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 3GH

Or by email: applicants@georgehay.co.uk – please specify ‘Audit & Accounts Partner’ in the subject line of your email.

We currently have an opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join our growing team. The position is full-time and will be based at our Letchworth office.

You will become part of our bookkeeping team, and so responsible for supporting our diverse client base with their bookkeeping needs. The work will be varied, to include:

• Maintaining purchase ledger/sales ledger
• Cash account and bank reconciliations
• Preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns
• General bookkeeping duties, to include the use of various in-house and cloud accounting software

As you develop in your role there will be opportunity to take on more responsibility, to become more client-facing and to support our clients in a more advisory capacity.

Candidates should possess at least 2 ‘A’ levels at grade A – C. GCSE English and Maths at a minimum of grade 6 (B).

Applicants should be extremely numerate, have excellent communication and IT skills (working knowledge of Excel and Word etc.), and work well alongside other people. The candidate should have the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst still maintaining high levels of accuracy. A driving licence would be beneficial.

About George Hay

George Hay has been established for over 85 years, providing independent audit, accountancy, taxation, and business advisory services to businesses and private clients throughout the UK.

We operate from offices in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, and pride ourselves on a progressive, collaborative, and value-led approach to working with clients, and together.

We place great importance on maximising the talent within our team and giving you freedom to build the career you are envisioning.

What you get in return

• A friendly, professional team to work alongside
• A positive culture that promotes a strong work-life balance
• Regular opportunities to undertake additional CPD alongside any formal studies, together with excellent in-house training opportunities
• Opportunity to progress and develop your career within a well-respected practice
• Annual team building day and social events
• Flexible working hours policy
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service

Applicants can apply in writing, with a full CV, to:

Emma Wilsher, George Hay Partnership LLP, Unit 1b, Focus 4, Fourth Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2TU

Or by email: applicants@georgehay.co.uk – please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email – ‘Bookkeeper – Letchworth’.

Private Client Legal (Probate & Estates)

We currently have a vacancy for a Probate & Estates Assistant at our Huntingdon office, to support our busy Probate and Wills departments.

The position is available for an immediate start; however, we appreciate that it may be necessary for a successful applicant to work their notice under an existing contract of employment.

Responsibilities will include:

• File management and maintenance of accurate records
• Regular Interaction with clients and HMRC as necessary
• General administrative responsibilities conducive with role
• Work with fee earners to contribute towards the day to day running of matters effectively and efficiently
• Supporting colleagues in all aspects of client service

Key competencies required:

• Strong IT skills
• Detail-oriented and good organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Personable and empathetic manner
• Work well as part of a team

Hours will be dependent on applicant, but we are looking to recruit for between 20 hours per week – 37.5 hours per week (full-time). Please specify the hours that you would be interested in working in your application. Term-time only may be an option and can be discussed at interview stage.

What you’ll get in return:

• A friendly, professional team to work alongside
• A positive culture that promotes a strong work-life balance
• A competitive salary/benefits package
• Annual team building day and social events
• Regular opportunities to undertake CPD
• Opportunity to progress and develop your career within the partnership and contribute to the development of the practice.

For more than 85 years, George Hay has built a strong reputation for excellence, driven by a forward-thinking approach and a highly skilled team of professionals. Our commitment to innovation and growth has enabled us to deliver exceptional support to our clients year after year.

From our offices in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire, we offer a full range of traditional accountancy and business advisory services. In addition, we work closely with private clients to provide expert tax planning and compliance services, probate and estate administration, and bespoke Will-writing solutions.

GH Probate Ltd was established in 2015 to deliver a complete, non-contentious estate administration service to bereaved families, removing the need for third-party involvement.

Building on this, we launched GH Wills Ltd in 2024 to complement our probate offering and help individuals to plan for the future with peace of mind.

Both of these companies are seeing considerable growth, and we require additional support to accommodate this.

How to apply:

By email, with a full CV, to applicants@georgehay.co.uk using ‘Probate & Estates Assistant’ in the subject line.