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Payroll Manager Standalone - £90,000 London, Hybrid A global financial services business with international offices are looking for a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Specialist to work in a standalone role overseeing everything related to compensation, payroll and benefits. You will be responsible for administering a total reward strategy that supports the Group HR strategy to optimise the Group s ability to attract, retain, develop, motivate, retain and fairly reward talented people. This role would suit an experienced Payroll professional with some international exposure this role will sit within HR and will include covering payroll for employees in the US, Asia and Europe. As the Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and local regulations. Additionally, you will support the administration of employee benefits and contribute to global mobility operations, assisting with the coordination of international assignments and relocations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in payroll administration, a strong understanding of benefits, and a keen interest in developing expertise in global mobility. You will play a key role in driving process improvements, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that employees receive timely and accurate pay and benefits. We are looking for someone with a proactive mindset, strong process improvement skills and someone that is able adapt with ease to the evolving needs of the business. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key responsibilities: End to end management of UK, USA, DNK, LUX, GRC, SGP payroll. Will include preparation, processing and monthly validation using outsourced providers Process and report taxable benefits in compliance with tax and social security regulations Coordination of payroll disbursements Ensure compliance with tax year end obligations Primary contact for employee payroll queries and outsourced providers Deliver long term payroll approach; with a focus on standardisation and streamlining driving processes to drive improvements Benefits Administration of all employee benefit programs (including those relating to HR policies) such as enrolment, changes and terminations Primary contact for employee and vendor benefit queries Ongoing maintenance of employee data and benefit content on various platforms and matrix Manage employee communications for any announcements or changes to benefits. The salary on offer for this role is up to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits. >

This is a newly created position for a Full Stack Developer to take an instrumental role in a Northampton-based firm, offering a hybrid work environment (circa 3 days in the office) and a salary of £ 50,000- £ 60,000 + up to 15% bonus The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on skills across a full development stack. To be considered for this position, you will need solid hands on skills with: AWS, S3 & Lambda React &/or Node.JS JavaScript & HTML Python Redshit or equivalent SQL As a Senior Full Stack/Senior Software Engineer you will be responsible for the development and deployment of full stack web applications and business tools. Based on the outskirts of Northampton my client is paying £50,000 - £60,000 + up to 15% bonus. This is a hybrid role of circa 3 days in the office and circa 2 days working from home. As my client is on the outskirts of Northampton you will need your own transport to reach their office. If you are an experienced software developer with solid AWS, React, Node.JS, SQL and Python skills, and you are looking for an exciting new challenge please send me your CV immediately.

Linux Administrator - £80,000 plus benefits - Kingston, Surrey - Hybrid working A highly successful and growing software house based in Kingston, Surrey are looking for an experienced Linux Administrator to join their team. As the Linux Administrator, you will help to maintain the efficient, secure, and reliable running of company infrastructure including installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux and UNIX operating systems. Key responsibilities include: Work with the team to implement, maintain and support Linux infrastructure Install, patch and maintain Solaris/RedHat/CentOS software Troubleshooting and root cause analysis on Solaris/RedHat/CentOS Active monitoring of Unix and Linux systems Capacity planning The ideal candidate will have gained extensive Linux system admin experience and will be a RedHat certified engineer. The salary on offer for this role is up to £80,000 (depending on experience), bonus, and benefits.

A creative, digital agency based in Camden, North London are looking for a talented Finance Assistant to join the team. This role offers hybrid working (3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home). As the Finance Assistant, you will be supporting the day-to-day running of the business across finance admin and operations. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and external accountants to make sure invoices, payments and reports are accurate and delivered on time. Your key responsibilities as Finance Assistant will include preparing and sending client invoices in Xero, chasing late payments, tracking incoming payments and updating internal records, weekly payment runs, helping accountants with bookkeeping queries and month-end checks, supporting with VAT and payroll admin, reconciliation and journalling and preparing weekly payment lists for approval. The ideal candidate will have 3 5 years experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a creative agency, have experience using Xero accounting software and hold a Bookkeeping or AAT qualification. You will be organised, strong with numbers and spreadsheets and someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly. The salary on offer is up to £35,000 per annum. >

Payroll and Benefits Manager Standalone - £90,000 Central London, Hybrid A global financial services business with international offices are looking for a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Specialist to work in a standalone role overseeing everything related to compensation, payroll and benefits. This role would suit an experienced Payroll professional with some international exposure this role will sit within HR and will include covering payroll for employees in the US, Asia and Europe. As the Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and local regulations. Additionally, you will support the administration of employee benefits and contribute to global mobility operations, assisting with the coordination of international assignments and relocations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in payroll administration, a strong understanding of benefits, and a keen interest in developing expertise in global mobility. You will play a key role in driving process improvements, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that employees receive timely and accurate pay and benefits. We are looking for someone with a proactive mindset, strong process improvement skills and someone that is able adapt with ease to the evolving needs of the business. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key responsibilities: End to end management of UK, USA, DNK, LUX, GRC, SGP payroll. Will include preparation, processing and monthly validation using outsourced providers Process and report taxable benefits in compliance with tax and social security regulations Coordination of payroll disbursements Ensure compliance with tax year end obligations Primary contact for employee payroll queries and outsourced providers Deliver long term payroll approach; with a focus on standardisation and streamlining driving processes to drive improvements Benefits Administration of all employee benefit programs (including those relating to HR policies) such as enrolment, changes and terminations Primary contact for employee and vendor benefit queries Ongoing maintenance of employee data and benefit content on various platforms and matrix Manage employee communications for any announcements or changes to benefits. The salary on offer for this role is up to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits. >

Executive Assistant to Chief Risk Officer 6 week temp - £275 per day Central London, Hybrid A highly successful, rapidly growing financial services business are looking for a seasoned Executive Assistant or PA to join them on a 6 week temp contract. Please note candidates will need to be available immediately and although the contract is for 6 weeks initially there is a very strong chance of extension. Supporting the Risk team and the Chief Risk Officer of this global business you will need to be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. You will have strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and high-quality output and will have proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting a Chief Risk Officer or a senior leader in a similar role. Strong project management experience, including coordinating timelines, stakeholders and deliverables across multiple initiatives is required as is proven experience writing and drafting clear, high-quality documentation and communications i.e. board-level reports and presentation decks. This contract will be inside IR35, the day rate is £275 p/d. Hybrid working is offered you will be required in the Central London office two days per week. >

Payroll and Benefits Manager Standalone - £90,000 Central London, Hybrid A global financial services business with international offices are looking for a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Specialist to work in a standalone role overseeing everything related to compensation, payroll and benefits. This role would suit an experienced Payroll professional with some international exposure this role will click apply for full job details

We re recruiting for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic international business operating across the UK and US. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in finance and a passion for numbers to join a collaborative and fast-paced team. Please note, this is a full-time, permanent role and offers full remote working. You ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, from processing invoices to month-end reporting, while working closely with internal teams and international stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices for both UK and US entities with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring timely entry and reconciliation. You ll manage supplier accounts, reconciling statements and promptly addressing any discrepancies. Regular preparation of payment runs, including those involving foreign currencies, will also be a key part of your responsibilities. On the accounts receivable side, you will raise sales invoices and credit notes, monitor incoming customer payments, and proactively follow up on outstanding balances. You'll also handle the reconciliation of customer accounts and ensure all payments are correctly allocated. Banking responsibilities include performing regular reconciliations for various currency accounts and accurately recording all transactions with appropriate documentation. As part of the month-end process, you will assist with journal postings, accruals, and prepayments, as well as reconcile key balance sheet accounts. You ll support the Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly financial reports to ensure accurate and timely financial insights. Additionally, you will contribute to compliance by helping prepare VAT returns for the UK and maintaining well-organised financial documentation to support audit and regulatory requirements. Skills required: - 3+ years' experience in an accounts or finance role - Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping - Proficient in Excel (e.g. basic formulas, pivot tables) - Previous experience with accounting software The salary on offer is £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience plus a good benefits package which includes an annual bonus. >

Head of HR NW London, Hybrid - £125,000 - 12 month FTC HR Director, Director of People and Culture, Head of People Neasden, NW London - 3 days per week in the office and 2 at home A highly successful, household name brand are looking for a Head of HR to join their circa 200 person business on a 12 month fixed term contract. As the Head of HR, you will join a diverse group of talented individuals who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. Reporting to their Senior VP, you will join an entrepreneurial people focused team where you will develop and deliver a comprehensive HR and People strategy that is aligned to the wider goals of the business. The ideal candidate for this Head of HR role will combine strategic leadership and planning to ensure effective people-management systems are in place and develop a strategic approach for the future HR function. Key responsibilities will include: Work with the Senior Management team to continually review and improve HR practices Lead the implementation of new systems and processes to enhance efficiency and support the ongoing performance of the organisation Ensure our compliance with rapidly changing employment law, appropriate HR policies and procedures Oversee development of the HR Manager and Recruitment Manager Support the HR Manager in providing effective support and advice to line managers Lead and manage the HR Team As the Head of HR you will have a strong Generalist background with strong change management experience. You will have significant experience in modern effective HR practices and management CIPD qualification would be beneficial, although not essential. Proven leadership experience is essential and a track of driving organisational change is key. We are looking for an empathetic, approachable HR leader with a style that promotes and fosters an inclusive and productive culture. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential as is a passion for people and driving employee engagement. The salary on offer for this role is up to £125,000 plus benefits. >

An award-winning organisation with an international reach is looking for a Finance Manager to join their finance team. Please note this role offers fully remote working. As the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial management for multiple UK and US entities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong financial control. Your key responsibilities as the Finance Manager will include leading month-end and year-end close processes, delivering accurate financial reporting in line with UK GAAP and US GAAP (or IFRS), and managing audit processes. You will lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, provide variance analysis and financial insight to senior stakeholders, oversee UK and US payroll and tax compliance, reconcile intercompany balances, and drive improvements to financial controls and processes. You will also manage a small team and support with ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will be a finalist or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 5+ years experience in finance, including international or multi-entity exposure. You will have strong knowledge of UK and US accounting standards, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication skills. The salary on offer is up to £58,000 per annum plus a good benefits package which includes and annual bonus and fully remote working. >

Junior Implementation Consultant North London - £30,000 A highly successful digital marketing agency based in North London are looking for a recent grad to join their Implementation team. This team is responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of hybrid mail and digital communication solutions for clients. This role involves coordinating with internal teams, understanding client requirements, delivering tailored solutions, and providing post-implementation support to ensure a seamless user experience. You will serve as the primary contact during the onboarding process, helping to ensure that the digital solution integrates well with the client's existing systems and meets their specific business needs. As the Junior Implementation Consultant you will assist in the deployment and configuration of hybrid mail systems, working closely with senior consultants and IT teams to ensure a smooth rollout. You will provide first-line troubleshooting for hybrid mail system issues, escalating more complex problems to senior consultants or external vendors as needed. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate that would enjoy a technical and customer facing role. You might have a degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field and are looking for your first support role. Some experience in implementation, technical support, or customer success roles, ideally within the digital solutions, hybrid mail, or related technology sectors would be advantageous. Proficiency with cloud-based communication platforms, CRM systems, and data management tools or familiarity with hybrid mail systems or digital communication solutions is a plus. The salary on offer for this role is up to £30,000 plus benefits. >

Payroll Manager - Standalone - £90,000 - London, Hybrid A global financial services business with international offices are looking for a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Specialist to work in a standalone role overseeing everything related to compensation, payroll and benefits. You will be responsible for administering a total reward strategy that supports the Group HR strategy to optimise the Group's ability to attract, retain, develop, motivate, retain and fairly reward talented people. This role would suit an experienced Payroll professional with some international exposure - this role will sit within HR and will include covering payroll for employees in the US, Asia and Europe. As the Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and local regulations. Additionally, you will support the administration of employee benefits and contribute to global mobility operations, assisting with the coordination of international assignments and relocations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in payroll administration, a strong understanding of benefits, and a keen interest in developing expertise in global mobility. You will play a key role in driving process improvements, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that employees receive timely and accurate pay and benefits. We are looking for someone with a proactive mindset, strong process improvement skills and someone that is able adapt with ease to the evolving needs of the business. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities End to end management of UK, USA, DNK, LUX, GRC, SGP payroll. Will include preparation, processing and monthly validation using outsourced providers Process and report taxable benefits in compliance with tax and social security regulations Coordination of payroll disbursements Ensure compliance with tax year end obligations Primary contact for employee payroll queries and outsourced providers Deliver long term payroll approach; with a focus on standardisation and streamlining driving processes to drive improvements Benefits Administration of all employee benefit programs (including those relating to HR policies) such as enrolment, changes and terminations Primary contact for employee and vendor benefit queries Ongoing maintenance of employee data and benefit content on various platforms and matrix Manage employee communications for any announcements or changes to benefits. The salary on offer for this role is up to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits.

My client are looking for a Project Manager to join their cross-organisational team. This is a hands-on project management role within a fast-paced and wide multi-disciplinary environment that focuses on innovation projects within the transport sector. Typical responsibilities will be to manage competing priorities within the business, report on project progress and communicate with both clients a click apply for full job details

A dynamic and customer-focused Claims and Compensation company is seeking a Call Centre Sales Team Leader to be part of building and forming a new team with their business. The Call Centre Sales Team Leader will be responsible for driving sales performance and motivating a team of call centre sales advisors to exceed revenue targets click apply for full job details

This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to take an instrumental consultant position based in the Dorking area (2 days a week in the office/3 days from home) paying up to £80,000. My client is a well established consultancy firm going through continued growth & expansion, and requires a customer focused Network Engineer to provide BAU network support and project work. To be considered for this position you will need previous experience of supporting enterprise networks, specifically Cisco Switches & Routers, F5 Load Balancers, Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls and SolarWinds monitoring. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Based outside of Dorking in Surrey, you will need your own transport to get to their site. In return for hard work and dedication, my client is offering a salary of £80,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting edge enterprise networks in a customer focused role. If you are an experienced Cisco Network Engineer looking for a new challenge, please send me your CV immediately.

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished Head of Information Security to join its team based in London. Please note this is an office-based role, so you will work from the office 5 days per week. In this role of significant responsibility, you will design and lead the information security strategy for the organisation. Supported by a Cyber Security Analyst you will provide InfoSec expertise, ensuring that the business has a secure, resilient and robust technology estate, and will also ensure that effective security governance policies and procedures are in place. In order to be suitable for this role, you must be a highly capable information security leader with a proven track record of delivering secure, compliant and robust systems and procedures. CISSP or similar accreditation would be highly advantageous to your application. Key responsibilities will include:- Evolving a cyber and information security strategy aligned with ISO27001 standards and business objectives. - Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) - Oversee risk management activities, including risk assessments, mitigation planning, and incident response.You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between security initiatives and organisational priorities and strive to continually harden and enhance the organisation's IT systems. You will be effective at managing relationships with third party suppliers and external auditors and will deliver awareness training, enhance and test the businesses disaster recovery, continuity and incident response plans, and carry our internal audits for the InfoSec governance frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Information Security to join a market leading business.

A successful financial technology company are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Lead (SEO & PPC) to join the marketing team. This is a hybrid role two days per week in their Central London office and three days per week working from home. As the Digital Marketing Lead, you will take ownership of the strategic development and operational excellence of the core digital marketing channe click apply for full job details

A successful financial technology company are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Lead (SEO & PPC) to join the marketing team. This is a hybrid role two days per week in their Central London office and three days per week working from home. As the Digital Marketing Lead, you will take ownership of the strategic development and operational excellence of the core digital marketing channe click apply for full job details

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to join a growing software solutions company on a part time basis. If you are an organised and people-focused professional who enjoys working within an SME setting, this newly created role could be a great opportunity. The role is based at our clients spacious and open offices near Kingston and is part time (15 hours) over 3 or 4 days click apply for full job details

A large and highly successful business is looking for an accomplished Systems Engineer to join its team based in Uxbridge. Please note this is a fully office based role, you will work on-site 5 days per week. In order to be suitable for this role of significant responsibility, you MUST be a consummate communicator with demonstrable expertise providing a proactive user and systems support service click apply for full job details