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Director of Finance, Legal Sector Devon, Full-Time, In-House The Opportunity Our client, an established and forward-thinking law firm based in Devon, is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join their leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant with experience in the legal sector who is ready for their next challenge. About the Role You'll be working closely with the firm's leadership, taking the strategic lead on finance while also being hands-on in day-to-day operations. This role calls for someone who is genuinely comfortable rolling their sleeves up and getting stuck in, while also driving forward strategic improvements across systems, procedures, and financial performance. You'll be joining at a pivotal time, helping to strengthen foundations, improve the bottom line, and make a tangible difference to the accounts department, the firm, and its people. What We're Looking For A qualified accountant with experience within the legal sector A proven track record of both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery Strong experience improving systems, procedures, and financial processes from the ground up Energy, drive, and focus, with the resilience to sustain it Someone looking to make a genuine, lasting impact within a firm and its people Why Apply This is a rare opportunity to join a firm's leadership team and shape its financial future from the ground up, working directly alongside a leader who is genuinely invested in making a difference. For a confidential discussion or to request the full job description, please get in touch.

A well-regarded law firm in Plymouth is looking for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with existing legal experience, or a recent graduate looking to build a career within a supportive and established firm. You'll provide day-to-day support to fee earners, assisting with client communication, document preparation, and case management, gaining broad exposure to a busy and varied caseload. This role is based fully in the office, offering a genuinely collaborative team environment. If you're looking to grow your legal career within a firm that values development and hard work, we'd love to hear from you.

DK Recruitment are partnering with a successful commercial Facilities Management business in Bristol to recruit a Compliance Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance is maintained across a diverse portfolio of commercial contracts. If you're highly organised, detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Compliance Administrator, you'll support the operational team by managing compliance documentation, scheduling statutory inspections and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. You'll work closely with engineers, subcontractors and clients to keep compliance processes running smoothly. Key Responsibilities Maintain compliance records, certificates and statutory documentation. Schedule planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits and compliance inspections. Chase engineers and subcontractors for service reports and certification. Upload documentation to internal systems and client portals. Monitor certificate expiry dates and arrange renewals where required. Produce compliance reports and KPI information. Support contract managers with compliance administration across multiple sites. Maintain accurate electronic filing systems and databases. Provide general administrative support to the operations team. About You Previous administration experience within Facilities Management, Building Services, Property Maintenance or a similar industry is desirable. Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. Experience using CAFM systems would be advantageous. Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with engineers, clients and suppliers. Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment. What's on Offer Company pension scheme. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Supportive team environment. Annual Bonus

DK Recruitment are seeking a proactive Contract Administrator to join a busy Facilities Management team in Plymouth, supporting the smooth delivery of planned and reactive maintenance contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building strong client relationships and ensuring that work is delivered efficiently from job allocation through to completion. The Role As Contract Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting the Contract Manager and engineering teams by coordinating maintenance activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring exceptional service is delivered to clients. Your responsibilities will include: Raising and processing reactive and planned maintenance (PPM) work orders. Monitoring jobs from initial request through to completion and invoicing. Maintaining accurate records using internal management systems. Liaising with engineers, clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Raising purchase orders for subcontractors where required. Assisting with the preparation of monthly contract reports. Supporting contract meetings and taking meeting notes where required. Ensuring contractual documentation and records are maintained accurately. Providing general administrative support to the wider contracts team.

Are you an ambitious Family Solicitor ready to take the leap to Partner? We're working exclusively with a well-respected, boutique family law firm in Devon, seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join as Partner Designate, ahead of the current Managing Partner's planned retirement. This is a genuinely rare opportunity. Over the first 12 months, you'll combine fee earning as a Family Solicitor with hands-on exposure to the leadership and management of the firm, working directly alongside the Managing Partner as they prepare to hand over the reins. Rather than the usual lengthy climb to Partnership, this role offers a direct, structured route to Equity Partner status. About the Firm Well-established and respected within the local Devon market A strong, steady caseload with an abundance of case files Profitable, financially stable, with long-standing, loyal staff A genuine succession opportunity as the Managing Partner looks to retire About You Qualified Family Solicitor with 6+ years PQE Ambitious, with genuine aspirations to reach Partner level Confident running your own caseload with strong technical and client-facing skills Ready to take on leadership responsibility and grow into a firm-wide role If you're looking for more than just another senior fee-earning role, and want a genuine, structured path to Partnership, we'd love to hear from you.

I'm working with a well-regarded firm in Exmouth who are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Residential Property department. The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within residential property Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence managing correspondence, diary management, and case management systems A proactive, team-focused approach This is a great opportunity to join a busy, supportive residential property team in a well-established local firm. Interested in learning more? Please feel free to reach out.

I'm working with a well-regarded firm across their Chard and Ilminster offices who are looking for an experienced Residential Property Associate or Salaried Partner, with a clear pathway to Equity Partnership in the medium term. The ideal candidate will have: Strong experience running a varied residential property caseload from instruction to completion A proven track record in business development and client relationship management Ambition to progress towards Equity Partnership Confidence managing and mentoring junior team members This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven residential property solicitor or conveyancer looking to build a long-term career, with genuine progression to partnership on offer. Interested in learning more? Please feel free to reach out.

DK Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established professional services business in Newton Abbot to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and growing payroll function where you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, delivering a high-quality payroll bureau service to businesses across a range of sectors. The successful candidate will be an experienced payroll professional with previous payroll bureau or multi-client payroll experience, who enjoys building strong client relationships while ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time. The Role: You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client payrolls from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent customer service. Key responsibilities include: Processing end-to-end payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients. Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls. Processing starters, leavers, statutory payments and payroll amendments. Completing FPS, EPS and RTI submissions to HMRC. Administering workplace pensions, auto-enrolment and pension submissions. Producing year-end payroll documentation, including P60s and P11Ds where required. Resolving client payroll queries professionally and efficiently. Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and ensuring ongoing compliance. Building strong relationships with clients and providing an excellent payroll bureau service. Supporting continuous improvements to payroll processes and systems. About You: To be successful, you will have: Previous experience working within a payroll bureau or processing multiple client payrolls. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory payments. Experience with workplace pensions and auto-enrolment. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple payroll deadlines. Strong communication and client relationship skills. Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel. CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll experience would be advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary. Company pension. Free on-site parking. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Long-term career prospects within a successful and growing organisation. If you are an experienced payroll professional with payroll bureau or multi-client payroll experience and are looking for your next challenge in Newton Abbot, we would love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please contact Geri or Steve at DK Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

We are supporting an established and growing SME business with the appointment of a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear pathway towards a Financial Controller position. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and providing valuable commercial insight to support business decisions. This role would suit an ambitious Finance Manager, Management Accountant or experienced Senior Accountant who is looking to broaden their responsibilities and develop into a future Financial Controller role. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting Manage month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting deadlines Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting Support commercial decision-making through financial analysis and insight Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control processes Ensure accurate VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements Monitor financial controls, processes and systems Work closely with operational teams to improve financial performance Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies Support the transition and development towards a Financial Controller remit About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Senior Accountant role Strong understanding of month-end accounts and financial reporting Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously Commercial awareness and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders Experience within an SME environment would be advantageous A proactive approach with the ambition to progress into a senior finance leadership role Qualifications such as AAT, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent experience are welcomed, although relevant commercial experience will be considered. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful business where you can make a real impact, develop your skills and progress towards a Financial Controller position. The successful candidate will be supported in their development and given the opportunity to take on increased responsibility as their experience grows.

I am looking for a Field Manager to work in the Logistics/FMCG sector. 6 month Contract. You will work well under pressure in this very fast-paced, reactive role. You will have: previous experience of managing a field based team across multiple sites the ability to deal with people and conflict, you will need to be able to think on your feet and come up with solutions to problems a good geographical knowledge of the local area flexibility as you will be required to work weekends on a rotation basis (usually 1 in 2 with days off in lieu) and must also be available to deal with any major problems/issues outside of the usual 9-5 as and when they arise. Requirements of the role: act as a point of contact for you area and your staff be the face of recruitment for your delivery area - ensuring you are fully staffed and have everything covered ensure that all work has been allocated and picked up set and track KPI's and productivity Salary 30k - 35k plus company car and bonus. 6 month contract.

Customer service advisor Hedge end, Hampshire 24000 - 30k OTE. DK Recruitment is looking for motivated customer service advisors to join our clients team. Our client has a prestigious warm dealership in Hedge end, which they are looking to recruit a customer service advisor for. For this role, you do not require to have automotive experience, although it will be an advantage on this role. You will need to be comforotable on the phone, and comfortable doing sales & admin work. If you are a motivated customer service advisor, Apply below! Sadly our client is unable to support with sponsorship for this role

I m working with one of Plymouth s leading law firms who are looking for a Commercial Property Paralegal to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for supporting career progression the role has become available as the current Paralegal has been offered a training contract. You ll be working closely with experienced lawyers on a broad range of commercial property matters, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. If you re looking for a role where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career, this is a great next step.

DK Recruitment are working with a highly respected organisation in Cornwall to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking business with a strong community focus, a supportive culture, and a genuine commitment to work life balance. The Role As Finance Manager, you ll be at the heart of the organisation s financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting across a group of companies. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will: Lead on monthly management accounts, KPIs, dashboards, and cash flow projections Oversee budget preparation and monitoring to support strategic decision making Develop and enhance financial systems and provide training to colleagues Support year end financial statements and regulatory returns Manage project accounting for development schemes Mentor and lead a high performing finance team Deputise for the Head of Finance and liaise with auditors, bankers, HMRC, and other key stakeholders About You We re looking for someone who is: A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with experience at a similar level Experienced in management accounts, budgeting, and financial reporting Highly proficient in Excel and confident with financial systems A strong communicator and natural leader Why Join? This organisation offers more than just a job it s a chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a role that values your expertise and wellbeing. You ll benefit from: Enhanced holiday packages Company sick pay scheme Home office work payment Health plans including dental & optical Cycle to work scheme Rewards & recognition programme A dynamic hybrid working environment with genuine flexibility

DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned, precision Engineering business based in Plymouth who are expanding their Engineering Management team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey. The CNC Turning Manager plays a pivotal role in the workflow structure, providing direction and operational oversight across their assigned area. Responsible for defining and prioritising the work for their dedicated area, the CNC Turning Manager have a clear and actionable workload to drive On Time Delivery (OTD). By acting as the primary liaison between customer services and production, the CNC Turning Manager maintains up-to-date order status visibility and supports the resolution of operational issues. In addition to workflow management, this role, this role is accountable for people leadership, talent development, and creating a positive team culture. By focusing on both people and process, the CNC Turning Manager enables their teams to deliver high-quality results while fostering continuous improvement, engagement, and collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Define, prioritise, and communicate the work pipeline priorities for Turning Provide Area Leads with clear, actionable worklists aligned to customer and business priorities Ensure alignment with quality standards and technical requirements by collaborating closely with Area Leads, Setters, and Leading Hands Lead, manage, and coach a team of Area Leads, Setters, and operators to ensure performance, engagement, and professional growth. Create a high-performance culture that promotes collaboration, ownership, and pride in quality. Implement structured people development plans, including training, mentoring, and succession planning to build future capability Champion a culture of safety, quality, and respect, embedding best practices and continuous learning. Support Area Leads in resolving operational and production issues that impact On Time Delivery Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the value stream to enhance quality, efficiency, and delivery performance Facilitate daily communication and coordination between cross-functional teams including production, planning, and resource deployment Monitor workflow progress and adjust priorities in response to changing business needs Participate in capacity planning and resource allocation decisions in partnership with the Resource Deployment Team Attend regular meetings with the Senior Management team to coordinate ongoing progress and discuss constraints Monitor performance and progress in your own area, analysing corrective actions and preventative measures Foster a culture of measurable continuous improvement and lean operations Identify and analyse production bottlenecks and workflow to improve throughput and overall efficiency Knowledge & Experience: Proven experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role, ideally in a fast-paced, high-mix environment Experience in People Management Proven experience in CNC Turning and Milling (essential) Experience in planning workload priorities Experience with continuous improvement in the workplace Lean Six Sigma / Similar CI qualifications (desirable) Production / Engineering qualification (highly desirable) Ability to identify and support problem solving of bottlenecks Experience of FANUC control systems (desirable)

Construction Estimator / Quantity Surveyor (Domestic refurbishments and extensions) Location: Liskeard Salary: 45-60k plus perks My client, an established builder, have an opportunity for an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their team who specialise in domestic refurbishments and extensions. Responsibilities: Preparing accurate bids and estimates for domestic refubishment and extensions Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders Develop and maintain databases of costs, prices, and productivity rates You will need: Experience pricing estimated for refurbishment work and extensions Proficiency in estimating software, Causeway, Microsoft Project and MS Office Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines