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SF Partners are delighted to be working alongside a dynamic, fast paced Private Equity backed business based in their search for a Finance Manager on a 3 to 6 month temporary basis This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant looking to be part of a high growth, high achieving organisation. The role of Finance Manager - Overheads is to provide strategic financial advice and support to senior management, focusing on overhead cost management and financial planning. The role is a brand-new role due to expansion of the business following acquisitions and organic growth of the company, this role reports to the Finance Director as part of the FP&A team in the central finance function. Key Responsibilities: - Financial Planning and Analysis: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for overhead costs - and ensuring group completion to deadlines for consolidated overview and group analysis, as well as specific areas of responsibility. - Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient allocation of resources from local and group opportunities. - Accounting: Responsible for the accounting of overheads, in the correct period, ensuring P&L and Balance sheets are correct from an accruals and prepayment perspective, Inclusive of headcount numbers. Feeding cashflow forecasts with relevant information. - Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insights and support decision-making. - Reporting & Commentary: Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior leadership and investors for Overhead responsibility areas and the wider Group. Including Capital and Exceptional Items expenditure reporting. - Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial management. - Education: Part or Qualified ACCA, or CIMA, or qualified by experience - Experience: Experience in financial management, with some experience on overheads or cost control. - Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software SAP, Oracle, FP&A tools), and excellent communication abilities. This role will be liaising with Senior Managers across the business and therefore requires a confident and strong character. The role is based in the office in Coventry (with parking) 3 days per week and 2 days from home Salary circa £55,000 Occasional travel to London for meetings

Business Development Executive Full Time Permanent Mansfield 4 days office based, one day from home Monday to Friday 8:30-5:30pm Are you a confident communicator who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and creating new business opportunities? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading business services organisation looking for a commercially driven Business Development Executive to join its growing sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking to people, identifying opportunities and working closely with an experienced sales team to generate high-quality new business leads. You'll be introducing businesses to a wide range of innovative marketing, creative, digital and operational solutions. The Role As a Business Development Executive, you'll be responsible for identifying and engaging prospective clients, qualifying opportunities and building a strong pipeline for the wider sales team. Key responsibilities include: Identifying and engaging new business opportunities. Prospecting via phone, email, LinkedIn and other channels. Building relationships with key decision-makers. Qualifying opportunities and managing a healthy sales pipeline. Working closely with internal sales and technical teams to ensure a smooth handover. Maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting activity. Researching target markets and identifying new opportunities. Achieving agreed activity and lead generation targets. About You We're looking for someone who's ambitious, commercially aware and enjoys building relationships. You'll have: Previous experience in business development, lead generation or outbound sales. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Confidence speaking with senior decision-makers. A proactive, resilient approach with a genuine drive to succeed. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Experience using CRM systems. The ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team. Experience within marketing, digital, ecommerce or creative services would be advantageous but isn't essential. What's on Offer? Competitive salary. Career progression within a growing business. Ongoing training and development. Collaborative and supportive working environment. The opportunity to work with a wide range of businesses across multiple sectors. If you're looking to build your career in business development with a role that offers variety, progression and the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a growing SME based in Newport for a 3 to 6 month interim role. They are looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant into the team to work closely with the Managing Director to ensure the smooth running of the finance function. This role will suit somebody Part Qualified / Qualified by Experience with siginificant experience within Management Accounts. Experience within a highly operational environment such as manufacturing would be a distinct advantage. Role: - Production of monthly management accounts for review to tight deadlines - Monthly balance sheet reconciliations - Journal posting, accruals and prepayments - Cashlow reporting and forecasting - VAT returns - Support and cover both accounts payable and receivable when required - Maintain fixed asset register - Support with year end process - Liasing with auditors Requirements: - Experience in a similar role essential - Excellent communication skills - ACCA/CIMA Studier / QBE - Good Excel skills My client are open to candidates on a reduced hours basis as well as full time. You must be immediately available to apply.

Part-Time Finance Assistant (French Speaking) Location: Kidderminster Hours: Part-time, 16-20 hours per week (flexible) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Part-Time Finance Assistant to support our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day sales ledger and purchase ledger functions using Xero, while also providing support to our French-speaking customers, suppliers, or colleagues. This role is ideal for someone who has strong bookkeeping experience, enjoys working independently, and is fluent in both English and French. Key Responsibilities Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices and allocating customer payments. Maintain the purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs. Reconcile bank accounts and ledger balances within Xero. Monitor outstanding customer balances and assist with credit control. Resolve invoice and payment queries with customers and suppliers. Liaise confidently with French-speaking customers, suppliers, and colleagues via email and telephone. Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date. Assist with month-end finance processes and reporting. Support the Finance Manager with general finance administration as required. Skills & Experience Essential Previous experience in a finance, accounts assistant, or bookkeeping role. Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software. Experience managing sales ledger and purchase ledger. Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written). Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively. Desirable AAT qualification (or studying towards one). Experience working in an international or multilingual business. Knowledge of VAT processes and reconciliations. What We Offer Flexible part-time working (16-20 hours per week). Friendly and supportive working environment. Opportunity to work within an international business. Competitive salary based on experience. Ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are an organised finance professional with Xero experience and are fluent in French, we would love to hear from you.

SF Recruitment are looking for an Administrator to support the Sales Team for a business based in Coventry (CV6). This is a growing company and they will be able to offer further progression for the right candidate. £28,000 The role is full time (Mon - Fri 9 - 5:30 1 hour lunch) onsite 5 days per week Main Role / Tasks: Taking inbound sales calls Quotations and pricing Processing sales orders Liaising with manufacturers to obtain delivery dates on products Dealing with enquiries Providing correct information to the customers on price, delivery, technical questions Assisting the external sales teams and customers with account questions The ideal person: Experience of working within a very busy team Have some office / admin experience Some experience working with sales teams would be ideal but not essential as full training will be provided Good keyboard skills Very good telephone manner Clearly spoken and good listening skills Able to handle deadline pressure

Chief Financial Officer - Nottinghamshire Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing Group c.£200m Turnover c.£20m EBITDA A well-established, PE-backed manufacturing group is seeking a high-calibre CFO to join its executive team in the Nottinghamshire region. Reporting to the CEO and partnering closely with the PE investor and wider board, you will lead a substantial finance function, overseeing statutory and management reporting, treasury and working capital, group consolidation, and rigorous financial planning and analysis across multiple manufacturing sites. You will be central to driving operational and margin improvement, supporting capital investment decisions, and providing robust commercial insight to underpin the group's growth strategy - including potential M&A and eventual exit planning. We're seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant experience in a product or manufacturing environment, ideally PE-backed, alongside strong leadership skills and the gravitas to operate confidently at board level. This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy and drive value creation at significant scale with a correlated salary and equity package for the successful individual. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Finance Analyst - Temporary Coventry Hybrid Working £300 per day via Umbrella Immediate Start SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Analyst to join a large, fast-paced business based in Coventry on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with data, understanding business performance and providing meaningful financial insight to key stakeholders. Reporting into a senior member of the finance team, you will work closely with both finance and operational stakeholders across the business. Key responsibilities will include: - Preparing and analysing monthly financial and management information - Producing detailed variance analysis across actuals, budget and forecast - Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes - Analysing revenue, costs, margins and overall business performance - Providing meaningful commentary and insight behind the numbers - Working closely with Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders - Supporting month-end reporting and ensuring financial information is accurate and delivered to deadlines - Manipulating large volumes of data and identifying trends, risks and opportunities - Producing financial models and ad hoc analysis to support business decisions - Improving existing reporting and analysis where required The successful candidate will: - Have previous experience within a Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance, FP&A or Management Accounting position - Be confident analysing financial data and explaining the story behind the numbers - Have strong Excel skills and experience working with large data sets - Be comfortable partnering with non-finance stakeholders - Have experience working within a large, complex or fast-paced organisation - Be immediately available or available at short notice This role is paying £300 per day via an umbrella company and offers hybrid working, with a combination of working from the Coventry office and from home. If you are immediately available and looking for your next interim finance opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.

Customer Service Advisor Coalville, Leicestershire (LE67) £30,000 - £33,000 (Depending on experience) Full-Time, Permanent We are working with a well-established international business based in Coalville. They are currently expanding their team due to a steady increase in demand and are looking for someone reliable and customer-focused to join their Customer Service & Sales Support department. Reporting straight to the Sales Director, you will look after a specific portfolio of customer accounts. This isn t a standard call-centre role; it s a mix of account management, customer support, and essential day-to-day administration. What You ll Be Doing: Keeping on top of a shared customer inbox and replying to queries efficiently. Coordinating product samples for clients and putting together competitive quotes. Handing warm leads and successful quotes over to the internal sales team. Keeping the CRM/database accurate and up to date. Monitoring stock levels and pulling together basic reports for senior management. Pitching in to help the wider team when things get busy. What We Are Looking For: Experience: A solid background in administration or customer service, ideally from a fast-paced environment. Skills: Excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and a comfortable working knowledge of CRMs/databases. Attitude: A genuine team player who adapts well to change and takes pride in looking after customers. If you have the right experience and want to join a stable business that genuinely treats its staff well, please apply with your CV today.

SF Recruitment are currently working with a well-established business in Central Birmingham who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller on an interim basis for an initial period of approximately 3 months. This is a hands-on role supporting a specific finance project, with a key focus on proactively obtaining outstanding VAT invoices and documentation across a large client portfolio. You'll be speaking directly with external contacts, investigating missing information and ensuring progress is accurately tracked and reported. What You'll Be Doing Proactively chase outstanding VAT invoices and supporting documentation via phone and email Manage a portfolio of outstanding items, ensuring records and contact information remain accurate Prepare weekly reports highlighting outstanding invoices and collection progress Review aged and unresolved items with the Finance Manager and agree appropriate next steps Monitor incoming invoices and identify items ready for allocation Liaise with the wider finance team to resolve queries and missing information Maintain accurate data and ensure internal processes and procedures are followed Provide additional support to the finance team throughout the assignment What You'll Bring Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role Confidence speaking with customers and stakeholders over the phone Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of outstanding items Good Excel skills and confidence producing reports Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to organise your own workload and work to deadlines A proactive approach with the confidence to investigate and resolve outstanding queries What You'll Get in Return Central Birmingham location Opportunity to join an established finance function and take ownership of a defined project Immediate / short-notice starters are particularly encouraged to apply

SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a small, long-standing business based in the North Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire border area on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar who has payroll experience as part of their wider role and is looking for a part-time opportunity within a small, friendly business. Part time - 4 days per week Fully office based - free onsite parking £26,000-£27,500 FTE Temporary The Role The successful candidate will take ownership of the company's weekly payroll, alongside supporting with general accounts and administration duties. Covering a small weekly payroll, the role will involve managing the process from end to end and ensuring everything is completed accurately and on time each week. Responsibilities will include: - Processing the weekly payroll from start to finish for a small number of employees - Processing starters, leavers, holiday, sickness and other payroll amendments - Ensuring payroll information is accurate and submitted within required timescales - Dealing with payroll queries and resolving any issues - Supporting with general accounts administration and finance duties - Maintaining accurate financial and payroll records - Providing general administrative support to the business as required About You We're looking for someone who has a good understanding of payroll and has previously processed payroll as part of a wider accounts or finance role. You don't need to be a dedicated payroll specialist - this would suit someone who enjoys a varied role and is comfortable working across both finance and payroll. You'll ideally have: - Previous experience in an accounts/finance administration role - Experience processing payroll, ideally on a weekly basis - The ability to manage payroll from start to finish - Good attention to detail and accuracy - Good Excel and general IT skills - The ability to work independently and manage your own workload - A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support across a small business What's on offer? - £26,000-£27,500 FTE, dependent on experience - 4 days per week - Fully office-based - Free on-site parking - Ongoing temporary opportunity - Opportunity to work within an established business If you're an experienced Accounts Administrator or Finance Assistant with payroll experience and are looking for a 4-day-per-week opportunity in Ilkeston, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Data Platform Lead Microsoft Fabric £80,000 £90,000 + £9,000 Car Allowance + Bonus North West Hybrid 3 days per week We're supporting a large UK organisation that has made a significant investment in its enterprise data capability and is now looking for a Data Platform Lead to take ownership of the next phase of its Microsoft Fabric journey. The foundations are already in place. Microsoft Fabric has been established as the strategic data platform and the initial transformation has been successfully delivered. The next phase is about maturing the platform improving architecture, engineering standards, scalability, automation and governance, while ensuring it can support the organisation's continued growth and future ambitions around AI. This isn't a role to simply maintain an existing platform, nor is it another Fabric implementation project. It's an opportunity to own the technical direction of an enterprise data platform and shape what it becomes next. The Role Working closely with the Head of Data, you'll become the technical lead for the data platform, taking ownership of its architecture, engineering direction and ongoing evolution. You'll lead a small team of Data Engineers while remaining close to the technology providing technical direction, mentoring the team, reviewing designs and getting involved in complex engineering challenges where required. You'll have the autonomy to understand what's already been built, challenge existing approaches where appropriate and establish the standards needed to develop a scalable, reliable and well-governed enterprise platform. Your responsibilities will include: Owning the technical roadmap and architecture of the Microsoft Fabric platform. Driving engineering standards, reusable patterns and development best practice. Improving CI/CD, automation, testing and wider DevOps maturity. Ensuring the platform remains scalable, reliable, secure and cost-effective. Supporting strong data governance, quality and platform controls. Leading and developing a small Data Engineering team. Supporting the integration of new data sources as the organisation continues to evolve. Working with senior technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into platform capabilities. Helping establish the data foundations required to support future AI and automation initiatives. Remaining technically close to the platform and supporting the team with complex architecture and engineering decisions. What We're Looking For Strong Microsoft Fabric experience is essential. We're looking for someone who combines strong modern Data Engineering expertise with the ability to think beyond individual solutions and take ownership of a wider enterprise data platform. You'll ideally bring: Strong hands-on experience designing, building or evolving Microsoft Fabric data platforms. Strong modern Data Engineering experience and an understanding of scalable data architecture. Experience influencing platform architecture, technical standards and engineering best practice. A good understanding of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, Git, automation and testing . Experience leading, mentoring or providing technical direction to Data Engineers. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. Experience across areas such as Medallion Architecture, Microsoft Purview, data governance, Python/PySpark, real-time/streaming, metadata-driven engineering or AI-enabled data products would be advantageous, but we're not expecting one person to tick every box. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join at an interesting point in a major data transformation. The investment has been made, the core platform is established and the foundations are there. The challenge now is to take ownership of what comes next. You'll have genuine influence over the technical direction of an enterprise Microsoft Fabric platform, significant autonomy in how it evolves and the opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of Data who is looking for a technical partner , rather than simply another engineer. For someone who has already developed strong Microsoft Fabric expertise and is now looking for greater ownership, technical leadership and the opportunity to shape a platform over the long term , this represents a genuine next step.

Managing Director - Specialist Public Sector Facing Service Provider An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established, technology-led organisation as Divisional MD of their most successful business unit (public sector). This appointment is suited to a commercially driven leader with a proven track record of delivering growth, leading high-performing teams, and building strategic relationships across the UK public sector. With an established customer base and ambitious growth plans, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a successful business operating within mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will take full ownership of commercial performance, operational delivery, and strategic expansion across a significant division. The Opportunity The Divisional MD will have full P&L responsibility for their business unit, leading a team across operations, account management, and service delivery, whilst overseeing a large network of specialist consultants. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering the division's commercial and growth strategy. Driving revenue growth through existing client relationships and new market opportunities. Leading the successful delivery of long-term, complex contracts. Ensuring operational excellence and exceptional customer outcomes. Developing high-performing leadership teams and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Working closely with product and technology teams to align future service development with customer needs and market demand. The Candidate Applications are welcomed from experienced senior leaders who can demonstrate: - A successful track record in executive leadership within public sector facing businesses. - Significant P&L ownership and commercial accountability. - Experience growing complex service, technology or SaaS-based organisations. - Strong strategic account management and stakeholder engagement capabilities. - The ability to identify and capitalise on new market opportunities. - Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams through periods of growth and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established and highly regarded division with a strong market presence and significant growth potential. The successful individual will play a key role in influencing business strategy, driving commercial performance and leading an experienced team through the next phase of expansion. For a confidential discussion or to express interest in the opportunity, please apply or get in touch directly.

SF Partners are recruiting for a Spare Parts Sales Specialist (Sales Admin) for a business based in Coventry (CV7) Temp to perm c£18 per hour (£33,000 - £38,000) Must have SAP experience Your core tasks will include: Spare Parts Quoting & Order Fulfilment - Prepare accurate and timely spare parts quotations for UK & Ireland customers using the ERP system - Process spare parts and service-related orders for UK & Ireland customers using the ERP system - Coordinate customer returns, repairs, invoicing, and credit processes via ERP - Proactively monitor and manage open orders to ensure ontime delivery - Expedite sales order backlog to maximise billing output Customer Service - Maintain and build strong relationships with our customers/suppliers to ensure satisfaction - Provide high-quality, responsive customer service across all forms of communication channels in line with SLA's E-Store & Sales Initiatives - Support customer engagement through the E-Store strategy - Assist customer onboarding to the E-Store digital platform - Collaborate with the European team to enhance transactional efficiency Inventory Control & Availability - Monitor local stock levels and backorders, proactively addressing shortages or risks - Optimise inventory levels to meet customer demands Process Improvement / KPI's / General - Drive improvements in quoting, order processing and customer service processes - Ensure adherence to established processes, standards, and SLA's - Assess and maintain clarity of SLA's, including terms and performance timelines and compliance - Track and report on key aftersales performance KPI's - Work collaboratively across all departments to support business objectives - Any other related duties, as required by the Spare Parts Manager, and such other duties as are within the scope of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading Your profile: Experience & Education - Minimum 4 years' experience in aftersales or a similar role - Sales Admin / Sales / Customer Service - Experience using ERP systems (ideally SAP S/4HANA & JDEdwards) & Microsoft 365 applications - Back-office quoting experience in a technical or industrial B2B environment (desirable) Skills - Excellent communication skills with strong commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach - An inquisitive mindset with a proactive and persistent approach to resolving customer and system-based challenges, with the ability to prioritise effectively - Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills - Effective collaborator across cross-functional teams - Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to perform under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

People Services & Payroll Coordinator Nottingham Full-Time Permanent Hybrid & Flexible working Are you an experienced HR or People Administrator with payroll experience looking for your next opportunity? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing business looking to add a HR & Payroll Coordinator to its People team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys providing an excellent employee experience while supporting both HR administration and the monthly payroll process. The Role Working closely with the People Services Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle while coordinating accurate payroll administration. Key responsibilities include: -Supporting the full employee lifecycle, including starters, leavers and contractual changes. -Acting as the first point of contact for HR and payroll queries. -Coordinating the monthly UK payroll process. -Preparing payroll data, including overtime, bonuses and deductions. -Liaising with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate processing. -Maintaining HR systems and employee records. -Supporting employee benefits administration. -Assisting with payroll audits, pensions and year-end activities. -Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. About You We're looking for someone who has: Previous experience within HR Administration, People Services or Payroll. Experience supporting or coordinating a monthly UK payroll. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and customer service skills. A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of UK payroll processes and employment legislation would be advantageous. If you're looking for a varied role where you'll play an important part in supporting both colleagues and payroll processes, we'd love to hear from you.

SF Partners are working with a business based in Newton Abbot, Devon who are looking for a Head of Operations to join the team Must have a 3PL background c£60,000 Role Purpose: We are seeking an experienced and transformational Head of Operations to lead operational excellence across our engineering and manufacturing business. This role is ideal for an operational leader who has developed their career within a high-performing Third-Party Logistics (3PL), distribution or supply chain environment and can transfer those disciplines into manufacturing. The successful candidate will bring a relentless focus on continuous improvement, operational efficiency, performance management and customer delivery. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality and Customer Service teams, the Head of Operations will challenge existing ways of working, introduce best-in-class operational standards and create a culture of accountability, measurable performance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Lead the day-to-day operational performance of the manufacturing and production functions. Develop and implement an operational excellence strategy aligned to business objectives. Establish clear performance measures across all operational areas. Ensure production capacity, resources and processes support customer demand. Drive operational consistency across departments through standardised processes and governance. Continuous Improvement Champion a culture of continuous improvement by applying Lean manufacturing and logistics best practices to improve productivity, quality and customer outcomes. Skills & Experience Essential Significant operational leadership experience within a high-performance 3PL, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment. Proven success in implementing operational excellence and continuous improvement programmes. Strong understanding of Lean methodologies, process optimisation and performance management. Experience leading operational transformation and cultural change. Demonstrated ability to improve productivity, service levels and operational efficiency through data-led decision making. Strong commercial awareness with experience balancing cost, quality and customer outcomes. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing KPI frameworks and performance reporting.

SF Partners have supported with a brilliant, people focussed organisation near Marston Green that are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for somebody who has some Customer Service/Sales experience that is looking to break into a career in sales. Working pattern: full time, hybrid Salary: £30,000-£36,000 Responsibilities will include Previous experience in business development, telesales, appointment setting, lead generation, or a similar customer-facing role. Confident and professional telephone manner. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to build rapport with prospective customers quickly. A proactive approach and willingness to make outbound calls. Good organisational and time-management skills. Experience using a CRM system or the ability to learn new systems quickly. Good attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills. The ability to manage follow-ups and prioritise multiple opportunities. A positive, resilient, and results-focused attitude. The ability to work independently while contributing to the wider sales team. Key Performance Indicators Performance within the role may be measured against: Number of outbound calls and prospecting activities completed. Number of new leads generated. Number of qualified appointments booked for the sales team. Conversion of leads into appointments and sales opportunities. Speed and quality of inbound lead follow-up. Accuracy and completeness of CRM records. Contribution to the overall sales pipeline and business development targets.

Network Engineer South Birmingham Network Engineer with key skills in enterprise networking, routing & switching, Cisco and NVIDIA Mellanox is sought by a high growth technology organisation based in South Birmingham. Working within national infrastructure, this Network Engineer will join a close-knit technical team delivering secure, high-performance networking solutions across business-critical and highly secure environments. This is a hands-on engineering role where the Network Engineer will take ownership of the design, implementation, configuration and support of complex enterprise network infrastructure, alongside attending customer sites to deliver installations, upgrades, network audits and technical health checks. This role would suit an experienced Network Engineer with a strong background in enterprise networking who enjoys solving complex technical problems and is comfortable combining hands-on engineering with customer engagement. In return, this Network Engineer can expect a dynamic, engaging and technically challenging environment with excellent progression opportunities and the autonomy to take ownership of complex networking projects using modern data centre technologies. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, eligibility for MOD DV/STRAP clearance is essential, alongside a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites. This Network Engineer based in South Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Strong enterprise networking experience across routing & switching - knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRRP/HSRP and Spanning Tree - Strong understanding of QoS, Multicast, IPv4/IPv6 and High Availability networking - Experience with switching platforms - Modern data centre networking exposure including EVPN, VXLAN, MLAG and Leaf-Spine architectures - Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across routing, switching, firewalls and connectivity - Experience working within secure or air-gapped environments - Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to take ownership of technical projects This Network Engineer based in South Birmingham will receive: - Generous starting salary - Mileage allowance for customer site travel - Excellent progression opportunities - Generous private pension scheme - Bonus scheme - Private healthcare - Training budget & time allocation - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Exposure to cutting-edge networking and data centre technologies So if you are a Network Engineer who likes the idea of joining a technically challenging, high growth organisation offering excellent project ownership within a collaborative and autonomous environment, please apply now to be considered. Network Engineer South Birmingham Network Engineer, Cisco, CCNP, CCIE, Routing, Switching, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VRRP, HSRP, Spanning Tree, QoS, Multicast, IPv4, IPv6, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Firepower, FTD, NVIDIA, Mellanox, Cumulus Linux, EVPN, VXLAN, MLAG, Leaf-Spine, Ansible, Linux, VMware, Network Automation, DV, STRAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to lead a busy Human Resources function during a 20-month interim period. We are looking for a proactive and commercially aware HR Manager who can provide strategic and operational leadership across the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will manage a small HR team and ensure the delivery of a professional, compliant and customer-focused HR service. Location: Office-based Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term interim contract - 20 months About the Role As the senior HR professional, you will: - Lead and manage the HR team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality HR service. - Provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, restructuring and organisational change. - Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice. - Build strong working relationships with managers and employee representatives to support effective people management. - Lead on organisational development, learning and development, employee engagement and equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives. - Oversee recruitment, workforce planning and HR systems. - Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and formal committees as required. - Manage HR budgets and contribute to continuous service improvement. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: - MCIPD qualification or CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum requirement). - Significant experience in a senior HR generalist role. - Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. - Experience managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change. - Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. - Experience leading and developing HR teams. - The ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery.

Management Accountant NG15, Nottinghamshire Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Permanent Full time - Flexible working hours (8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pm) Study support 25 holidays + bank holidays The Role An established and successful manufacturing business based in the NG15 area is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a varied and commercially focused role, taking ownership of the monthly management accounts while working closely with operational and senior stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing accurate financial information, analysis and insight to support business performance and decision-making. This would suit an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys getting into the detail of the numbers while also partnering with the wider business. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reporting Production and posting of month-end journals, accruals and prepayments Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies Preparation of budgets, forecasts and ongoing financial planning Production of monthly variance analysis with clear commentary Analysis of manufacturing costs, margins and operational performance Stock accounting, stock reconciliations and support with stock takes Analysis of material, labour and overhead variances Maintenance and review of the fixed asset register Preparation of KPI and management reporting packs Cash flow reporting and forecasting Supporting VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements Working closely with operational teams to understand performance and identify areas for improvement Providing financial insight and analysis to support commercial decision-making Supporting the year-end audit process and responding to auditor queries Assisting with improvements to financial controls, processes and reporting Ad hoc financial analysis and project work as required The successful candidate will ideally: Be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience Have strong experience producing monthly management accounts Possess strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookups Be commercially minded with strong analytical skills Be comfortable communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders Be proactive, organised and able to work to tight month-end deadlines

Team Manager Derbyshire (Hybrid Working Available) £40,000 - £50,000 per annum Permanent Full-time Our client is a well-established and growing law firm specialising in Private Client services, including Wills, Probate and Estate Planning. They are seeking an experienced Probate Team Manager to lead a high-performing team of legal professionals, ensuring exceptional client service, technical excellence and strong commercial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional who enjoys mentoring others while remaining hands-on with technical probate work. The Role As Probate Team Manager, you'll oversee the performance, development and technical supervision of a team of Probate Legal Advisors, ensuring matters progress efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance and client care. Alongside leading your team, you'll retain a small personal caseload to ensure your technical knowledge remains current and continue to support the delivery of high-quality probate services. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead, motivate and develop a team of Probate Legal Advisors. Drive individual and team performance against agreed KPIs and service standards. Deliver regular coaching, mentoring and performance reviews. Identify training needs and support ongoing professional development. Conduct regular case reviews and quality assurance checks. Assist with recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members. Work collaboratively with other department managers to ensure operational success. Legal & Compliance Provide technical supervision and guidance to your team. Manage a small personal caseload of probate matters. Ensure compliance with SRA regulations and internal policies. Monitor legal quality, risk management and file progression. Keep up to date with changes in probate legislation and best practice. Support continuous improvement across legal processes and procedures. Client Service Ensure clients receive a professional, compassionate and efficient service throughout the probate process. Support the resolution of complex client queries and complaints. Work with internal teams to manage workloads and client expectations. Promote a culture focused on outstanding client care and service excellence. Performance & Operations Monitor team workloads, work in progress and case progression. Drive productivity, billing performance and departmental KPIs. Produce accurate management reports and performance data. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery. Support the firm's continued growth through effective people management and operational excellence. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant experience within Wills, Probate and Private Client law. Previous experience supervising or managing legal professionals. Excellent coaching, mentoring and leadership skills. Strong technical knowledge of probate law and compliance requirements. Excellent organisational and communication skills. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to motivate others. Experience managing KPIs, workloads and performance within a legal environment. What's on Offer Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000. Hybrid working available. Ongoing professional development and career progression. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunity to lead and shape a growing Probate department. Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance. If you're an experienced Private Client professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.