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Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established accountancy practice to recruit an Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who has previous experience working within an accountancy practice and is actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification. The successful candidate will work with a varied portfolio of clients, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while continuing to develop their technical knowledge and experience within a supportive team environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare annual accounts for a varied portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports. Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Support the preparation of corporation tax and personal tax returns. Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records. Liaise directly with clients, responding to queries and providing ongoing accounting support. Assist with bookkeeping duties and ensure financial information is accurately maintained. Work closely with senior accountants and managers to ensure client deadlines are met. Skills & Experience Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential. Must be actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACCA or ICAS. Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Experience preparing accounts for a range of clients. Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks would be advantageous. Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills. Confident communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues. A proactive approach and willingness to continue learning and developing professionally. What's on Offer Opportunity to gain experience across a varied client portfolio. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Ongoing training and professional development. Clear opportunities for career progression within an established accountancy practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accountant looking to take the next step in their career, build on their existing practice experience and continue progressing towards their professional qualification. To apply, please submit your CV for consideration or contact Anderson Knight for a confidential discussion.

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit an NPD Buyer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer and play a key role in bringing innovative products to market while contributing to ongoing business growth and success. The NPD Buyer will play a key role in supporting the development and launch of new products by sourcing materials, ingredients, and packaging that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Working closely with NPD, Technical, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, you will help ensure a smooth transition from product concept through to launch while building strong supplier relationships and driving commercial value. Key Responsibilities Sourcing & Supplier Management • Source new raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to support product development. • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in line with company procedures. • Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost competitiveness. • Obtain quotations, specifications, and product samples as required. NPD Project Support • Collaborate with NPD teams to understand project requirements and timelines. • Provide procurement input on costings, feasibility, and supply risks. • Ensure new materials meet technical, regulatory, and quality standards. • Support product scale-up activities and successful product launches. Costing & Commercial Analysis • Prepare accurate material and packaging costings for new products. • Analyse costs and identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies. • Support supplier negotiations around pricing, lead times, MOQs, and contractual terms. Data & Process Management • Maintain accurate material, pricing, and specification data within internal systems. • Monitor project progress and ensure procurement activities align with launch deadlines. • Support sustainability, compliance, and ethical sourcing initiatives. • Demonstrate an understanding of business processes and procurement best practice. Ideal Candidate • Previous experience within a Buyer, NPD Buyer, or Procurement role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG. • Strong supplier management and negotiation skills. • Experience supporting new product development projects. • Commercially aware with strong analytical and costing abilities. • Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills. • Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Anderson Knight is delighted to be Partnering our client for a Riddor Compliance Manager This is a multi-facet role reporting into the Head of Health & Safety with working relationships with the Head of Health & Safety. The role is partially client facing as the role manages a team of colleagues communicating daily to the client delivering the accident & enforcement service but is also an internal role managing and processing claims providing MI and reporting on accidents, RIDDOR, claims and audits as well as supporting on functional processes such as PPE. The role requires a great deal of stakeholder engagement, organisational skills and an analytical mind to ensure data, information shared is factually correct as the impact of getting it wrong could be enforcement action, media interest, financial and reputational consequences. The role is part of the wider senior Health & Safety team working with other parts of the business to undertake projects as required and promote safety. Dutes & Responsibilities: • Supervise and manage A&E Compliance Administrators by managing and monitoring workload. This will involve managing the inboxes of the team by checking to see that all work is completed by the team in line with agreed timescales. • To monitor the quality of all work produced by the team including sampling RIDDOR wording and reports that go out to all stakeholders and is accountable to ensure reports are of the highest standard in terms of grammar and factual accuracy. • Carry out one to one meetings with each team member and identify any training or development requirements and from this produce and deliver training material to meet these identified. To hold team meetings and deliver updates and training to the whole team within these meetings. • To complete disciplinary and grievance processes with Team members when required. To work alongside the Call Centre Management Team to advise, support and manage on all aspects of accidents and enforcement reporting • To ensure all accident reports that have been highlighted by the system as potential RIDDORs are reviewed and assessed to ensure compliance with requirements of RIDDOR regulations. Ensure these reports are accurate. • To ensure that an agreed sample of the client s colleague accidents that have been reported are followed up to establish if the colleague has received time off work as a result of the reported accident and to establish if RIDDOR is applicable, and if so, reported by the quickest possible means to the Incident Control Centre • To ensure all enforcement activity for the client is received and escalated in a timely and efficient manner where compliance issues are identified. • Establish and develop relationships and reporting with key stakeholders both internally and externally including, client Compliance function, Claims management function, the health and safety executive and enforcement authorities. • Implement and monitor management information on accident causation and enforcement trends, and provide reporting and analysis to the clients Compliance function at agreed frequencies •Ensure delivery of an effective and efficient internal and external claims management system. • Ensure the H & S administrative support is delivered by the A&E team for wider group business across the business • Oversee and manage their IT Evolve system for all staff within the team taking responsibility for the team completing their mandatory and suggested training modules. • Attend and contribute to the Group HSE meetings, provide group stats and insight as required. • Any other duties which contribute towards meeting the objectives of the Health & Safety Department

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Part Qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional to take ownership of key accounting responsibilities and play an important role in the financial management of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, analysing financial performance and working closely with key stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight. This role would suit someone who is confident managing their own workload, has strong technical accounting experience and is looking to continue progressing towards full qualification. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Prepare and review monthly profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and supporting financial schedules. Manage the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations. Produce detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, providing clear commentary on financial performance. Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections, identifying potential risks and opportunities. Work closely with department heads and operational managers to monitor financial performance and provide commercial insight. Deliver accurate and meaningful financial reports to senior management, highlighting key trends and areas for improvement. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. Identify opportunities to improve existing financial processes, reporting systems and operational efficiencies. Act as a key point of contact for financial queries, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the business. Contribute to year-end reporting and liaise with external auditors where required. Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role, with responsibility for producing monthly management accounts. Actively studying towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ACCA or CIMA. Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial reporting and month-end processes. Experience managing accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. Confident preparing budgets, forecasts and financial performance reports. Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse complex financial information. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to interpret financial results and communicate findings effectively. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines independently. Confident communicator who can build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams. Proactive, analytical and comfortable taking ownership of key accounting responsibilities. What's on Offer Opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of management accounting responsibilities. Exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in key financial decisions. Supportive and established finance team. Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Part Qualified Management Accountant who is looking for a role with greater responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the wider business. To apply, please submit your CV for consideration or contact Anderson Knight for a confidential discussion.

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Lanarkshire to recruit a Part-Qualified Accountant on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to further their career within a supportive and growing practice environment. Working closely with senior members of the team, you will manage your own portfolio of clients and gain exposure to a varied client base, including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charitable organisations across a range of sectors. The role offers a broad mix of responsibilities covering accounts preparation, taxation, client advisory work and team support, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their technical expertise while building strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Preparing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients. Producing management accounts and financial reports. Preparing and reviewing VAT returns. Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax computations. Managing client relationships and responding to day-to-day queries. Supporting clients with business planning, budgeting and forecasting requirements. Assisting with the management of a diverse client portfolio alongside senior colleagues. Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing ongoing support and guidance. Supporting month-end and year-end processes while ensuring work is delivered within agreed deadlines. Identifying opportunities to improve processes and deliver additional value to clients. The Ideal Candidate Part-qualified ACCA At least three years' experience within an accountancy practice environment. Strong experience preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients. Knowledge of corporation tax, personal tax and VAT compliance. Experience using accounting software packages such as Sage, Iris or similar. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships. A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous experience reviewing or supporting junior staff would be advantageous. Audit experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Our client offers a collaborative and professional working environment, exposure to a varied and interesting client base, and genuine opportunities for continued career development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step within a successful and respected practice. If you're looking to join a friendly team where you can develop your skills, manage your own portfolio and broaden your experience across a wide range of accounting and advisory services, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Anderson Knight are currently looking to recruit an experienced Credit Control Manager on behalf of a leading global finance brokerage business, which has experienced significant growth across Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation, taking ownership of the credit control function and playing a key role in supporting the continued expansion of the Scottish business. You will be responsible for driving cash collection performance, overseeing credit control operations and ensuring robust processes and procedures are in place to support business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit control management, excellent leadership capabilities and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You will be commercially minded, results-driven and confident in developing processes, improving performance and building strong relationships across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage and develop the credit control team, ensuring individual and departmental targets are achieved. Oversee the end-to-end credit control function, driving timely cash collection and maintaining strong control over outstanding debt. Develop and implement effective credit control strategies, policies and procedures to support the continued growth of the Scottish business. Monitor aged debt and debtor performance, identifying trends, managing risks and implementing appropriate action to minimise exposure. Take ownership of escalated accounts, negotiating payment arrangements and resolving complex queries and disputes. Work closely with senior management, finance, sales and operational teams to ensure a collaborative approach to credit management and cash flow optimisation. Produce and present regular management information, including aged debt analysis, cash collection forecasts and key performance indicators. Review and enhance existing credit control processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies, strengthen controls and support scalability. Oversee customer credit assessments, credit limits and payment terms, ensuring appropriate risk management procedures are followed. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and commercially focused approach to customer account management. Ensure the credit control function operates in line with internal policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements. Requirements: Minimum of 3 years' experience within a Credit Control Manager or senior credit control position. Proven experience leading, managing and developing a credit control team. Strong understanding of credit control, debt recovery, cash flow management and credit risk. A track record of improving collection performance, reducing aged debt and implementing effective processes. Experience working within a fast-paced, high-growth or evolving business environment would be advantageous. Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and manage financial risk. Highly analytical, organised and proactive, with a strong focus on delivering results. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance/credit management systems. If you are interested in this fantastic Credit Control Manager opportunity and would like to join a growing global finance business at an exciting stage of its development in Scotland, then please apply using the link below.

Anderson Knight is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected organisation for an Organisational Development Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Organisational Development professional to play a key role in shaping workforce capability, leadership development, organisational effectiveness and culture across a large, complex organisation undergoing significant transformation and growth. Working closely with senior leaders, transformation teams and wider People Services colleagues, you will support the design and delivery of strategic organisational development initiatives that drive business performance, enhance employee engagement, strengthen leadership capability and ensure the organisation remains future-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver organisational development initiatives that improve organisational effectiveness, workforce capability and business performance. Support organisational change, transformation and restructuring activities, ensuring smooth implementation and stakeholder engagement. Conduct organisational reviews and diagnostics to identify opportunities for service improvement, structural alignment and increased efficiency. Develop and implement frameworks supporting workforce planning, succession planning, talent development and organisational resilience. Design and deliver leadership and management development initiatives that strengthen capability and support future business requirements. Drive employee engagement, culture, wellbeing and inclusion programmes, helping to create a high-performing and people-focused workplace. Facilitate workshops, change interventions and stakeholder engagement activities to support the adoption of new ways of working. Utilise workforce data, employee feedback and organisational metrics to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Champion continuous improvement by evaluating organisational development initiatives and measuring their impact against business objectives. Build strong partnerships with leaders and managers to support strategic people priorities and deliver sustainable organisational change. About You We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Previous experience within an Organisational Development, Change Management, Learning & Development or HR Business Partnering environment. Experience supporting organisational change and transformation programmes. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation. Experience developing leadership, talent and succession planning initiatives. A strong understanding of organisational design, workforce planning and employee engagement best practice. The ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical organisational improvements. Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills. A passion for creating positive workplace cultures and driving continuous improvement. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to influence meaningful organisational transformation. Exposure to strategic people and business initiatives. Collaborative and supportive working environment. Hybrid working arrangements.

Anderson Knight Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established and reputable organisation within the FMCG sector to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and dynamic business. The role will support the wider finance function across a range of transactional and month-end activities, ensuring the smooth running of financial operations within a high-volume environment. Key Responsibilities: • Processing high volumes of purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner • Performing bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations • Assisting with the preparation and submission of VAT returns • Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of payments and receipts • Maintaining supplier records and resolving invoice and payment queries • Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions • Assisting with month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reporting schedules • Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies • Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve finance queries efficiently • Providing general administrative support to the finance team as required Requirements: • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role • Experience with VAT, reconciliations, and transactional finance processes • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills • Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work • Desirable: Previous experience within the FMCG, manufacturing, or distribution sector What s On Offer: • Competitive salary depending on experience • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing FMCG business • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Ongoing training and career development opportunities • Stable, long-term career prospects within a successful organisation This role would suit an Accounts Assistant looking to build on their existing experience within a reputable FMCG organisation. If you would like to be considered, please apply via the link below.

Anderson Knight is currently seeking to recruit an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a well-established service business based in Cumbernauld. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will provide efficient quality payroll support and coordination in support of all group companies. The key duties and responsibilities will include: Effective end to end processing of all weekly & monthly payrolls. Knowledge of PAYE/NIC and statutory payments eg redundancy, SMP/SAP, SPP and SSP when running payrolls. Up to date knowledge of auto enrolment Processing new starters, leavers, P45, P60, pensions, auto enrolments, student loans, earnings arrestment s, SSP etc Resolution of employee queries. Meet and exceed all payroll deadlines. The successful candidate must possess the following: Excellent attention to detail Ability to work within a fast paced environment Experience dealing with multiple end to end payrolls Effective communication, time management and organisational skills Good level of punctuality Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages to include Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint This opportunity will provide the ideal candidate with excellent hands on experience within a successful brand together with career progression. To apply for this excellent Senior Payroll Administrator opportunity, please forward your CV in confidence.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy and supportive HR team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who is confident managing complex payroll processes and can hit the ground running from day one. The successful candidate will take ownership of key payroll activities, ensuring accurate processing and compliance across all aspects of payroll administration. Key Responsibilities Managing payroll administration activities from start to finish Processing and administering P11Ds accurately and efficiently Handling P45 documentation and employee lifecycle payroll changes Supporting and managing Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK) processes Ensuring payroll compliance with HMRC regulations and best practice Responding to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders Working closely with HR, Reward and Finance teams to deliver an exceptional payroll service About You You will be an experienced payroll professional who has a strong understanding of payroll legislation and processes, particularly: P11D administration P45 processing Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK) HMRC payroll compliance requirements End-to-end payroll administration This role would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of working autonomously within a fast-paced environment. What's on Offer? Salary up to 45,000 Hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home) Fixed-term contract until at least May 2027 Opportunity to join a well-established organisation during an exciting period of change If you're a payroll professional who knows P11Ds, P45s and PBIK processes inside out and are available for an immediate or short-notice start, we'd love to hear from you.

Anderson Knight Recruitment is working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Motherwell to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within accountancy, whether you have previous accounts experience or are looking to take the next step from a finance administration role. Working alongside an experienced team, you will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and develop your technical accounting knowledge across a range of day-to-day finance duties. A key selling point of this opportunity is the potential to progress into a Trainee Accountant position, with the opportunity to begin professional accountancy qualifications and work towards becoming a qualified accountant. This makes it an ideal role for someone who is keen to learn, develop their skills and build a career within an established accountancy practice. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of financial records for a portfolio of clients Processing purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and journals Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with balance sheet reconciliations Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities Supporting the preparation of management accounts and year-end financial information Liaising with clients to obtain relevant financial information and resolve queries Using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar systems Assisting senior members of the team with bookkeeping and general accounting duties Developing an understanding of accounting principles, tax and compliance requirements Working towards taking on additional responsibilities as your knowledge and experience grow Requirements: Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role would be advantageous An interest in pursuing a long-term career within accountancy Basic understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations and general accounting principles Good IT skills, with experience using Excel and accounting software beneficial Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for professional development A genuine interest in studying towards a professional accountancy qualification, such as AAT, ACCA or ICAS What's On Offer: Competitive salary, depending on experience Opportunity to progress into a Trainee Accountant position Potential to commence professional accountancy qualifications, subject to the firm's study support arrangements Practical training and development within an established accountancy practice Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors Support from experienced accountants who can help develop your technical knowledge Clear opportunities to build your experience and progress within the business Supportive team environment with a focus on long-term development Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate If you are motivated, eager to learn and interested in developing your career within a supportive accountancy practice, please apply via the link below.

Anderson Knight are currently looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager for our long standing clients based in Glasgow. You will oversee their payroll department, focusing on change management, policy implementation, and procedural enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving change and improving payroll processes. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage payroll-related change initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes. Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies and procedures in compliance with UK regulations. Ensure all policies are up-to-date and effectively communicated to the payroll team and other stakeholders. Identify and analyse payroll processes to identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement strategies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Manage, mentor, and develop the payroll team to ensure high performance. Create a positive and collaborative team environment. Ensure payroll operations comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations and adjust policies and procedures accordingly. Oversee the payroll systems and software. Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement system upgrades and enhancements. Prepare and present regular payroll reports to senior management. Conduct data analysis to provide insights and recommendations for payroll-related decisions. Work closely with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations and alignment with organisational goals. Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll management Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices. Proven experience in change management and process improvement. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in payroll software and systems. If you are interested in this fantastic Payroll Manger opportunity, then please apply by using the link below.

Anderson Knight are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk on behalf of one of our longstanding clients based in Ayr. Our client is a well-established business operating within the construction sector. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and ensuring all accounts payable activities are completed efficiently and in line with company procedures. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and previous experience working in a high-volume accounts payable environment. Duties & Responsibilities Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Match, code, and input invoices in line with company procedures. Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations. Resolve invoice queries and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Ensure payments are processed accurately and within agreed timescales. Assist with month-end close activities and ensure deadlines are achieved. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Provide general finance administration support to the wider team. Requirements Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or similar finance role. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. Experience managing a high-volume workload within a fast-paced environment. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team. A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop. If you are interested in this fantastic Accounts Payable Clerk opportunity , please apply using the link below.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of HR to join a successful and growing organisation of approximately 500 employees with operations across the UK. This is a standalone HR leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and influence the people agenda across the business. Supported by an engaged leadership team, the role is less focused on high-volume employee relations and instead centres on driving employee engagement, culture, communication, talent development, and organisational effectiveness. This position would suit an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and creating a positive employee experience while supporting a geographically dispersed workforce. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver the people strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Partner closely with senior leaders across the organisation to provide strategic HR advice and support. Drive employee engagement initiatives and develop programmes that enhance culture and employee satisfaction. Lead internal communications strategies to ensure employees remain informed, connected, and engaged. Support organisational development, leadership capability, succession planning, and talent management initiatives. Review and enhance HR policies, processes, and best practices. Monitor workforce trends and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. Champion employee wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, and employer brand initiatives. Oversee recruitment strategy and support key senior appointments. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice. About You Proven HR leadership experience within a Head of HR, HR Business Partner, or equivalent senior HR role. Strong generalist HR background with experience influencing senior stakeholders. Passion for employee engagement, organisational culture, and communications. Commercially aware with the ability to balance people priorities and business objectives. Comfortable operating autonomously and taking ownership of the full HR agenda. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build credibility across all levels. CIPD qualified or equivalent experience preferred. What's on Offer? Opportunity to lead and shape the people agenda across a national business. High-profile role with significant visibility and influence. Supportive leadership team and positive organisational culture. Diverse and interesting remit focused on engagement, culture, communication, and organisational development. Glasgow city centre location. Competitive salary and benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking a broad and influential role where they can make a genuine impact on culture, engagement, and the employee experience across a growing UK-wide organisation.

Anderson Knight is delighted to be working with a leading organisation in Glasgow to recruit a Part-Qualified Financial Accountant . This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business and become part of a supportive finance team where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls. This is a varied position that will give you exposure to a broad range of financial accounting responsibilities. Working closely with colleagues across the finance function, you'll support the month-end process, help ensure the accuracy of financial information and contribute to ongoing improvements within the department. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and reporting packs. Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments. Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any variances or discrepancies. Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring reporting deadlines are met. Assist with audit requirements and provide information to internal and external stakeholders. Support the maintenance of strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company procedures. Assist with cash flow reporting and other financial analysis when required. Help identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the quality of financial reporting. The Ideal Candidate Would Possess Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Previous experience in a financial accounting, reporting or month-end focused role. Strong understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations. Experience working within a busy finance environment and meeting reporting deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Confident using Excel and finance systems. Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across the business. Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop. This role would suit a part-qualified accountant looking to build on their financial accounting experience and take the next step in their career within a successful and growing organisation.

About the job We are seeking a strategic and innovative Learning Architecture Consultant to lead the design and governance of a market-leading learning and capability framework within a leading financial services organisation. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to shape and enhance learning programmes, ensuring they deliver meaningful capability development, commercial impact and professional excellence across the business. This role will be responsible for creating and overseeing a comprehensive learning architecture that ensures curriculum consistency, quality and continuous improvement across multiple professional populations. Working closely with business leaders and subject matter experts, you will translate organisational strategy into structured, high-impact development pathways that build technical expertise, commercial acumen and professional capability. Financial services experience is highly desirable. This role can be based in Glasgow, Edinburgh or London. Key Responsibilities Own and develop the organisation's end-to-end learning architecture, ensuring clear development pathways and alignment to professional standards. Design and implement competency-based learning programmes that combine technical knowledge, practical skills, professional judgement, ethical standards and commercial awareness. Establish curriculum design principles, assessment frameworks and progression criteria. Partner with business leaders, subject matter experts, facilitators and external providers to create impactful learning experiences. Ensure learning content reflects real-world business challenges, client interactions, market dynamics and regulatory considerations. Develop and maintain curriculum maps linking learning outcomes, assessments, qualifications and role-readiness requirements. Implement robust quality assurance processes across learning content, delivery, learner experience and programme effectiveness. Utilise learner data, feedback and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Identify capability gaps and recommend innovative learning solutions, whether through internal development, external partnerships or technology-enabled learning. Act as the organisation's learning design authority, ensuring consistency while enabling personalisation and flexibility. Manage relationships with learning technology providers, professional bodies and external training partners to support an exceptional learner experience. About You We're interested in hearing from candidates who bring a combination of learning expertise, commercial awareness and stakeholder management capability. You will ideally demonstrate: Significant experience in learning architecture, curriculum design, instructional design or capability framework development. A strong understanding of the financial services sector, including regulatory learning and professional qualifications. Experience designing programmes that focus on practical application, capability development and measurable business outcomes. The ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across a complex organisation. Strong analytical skills, with experience using learning data and evaluation measures to inform decision-making and programme enhancement. Excellent project management, communication and relationship-building skills. What's on Offer Our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and long-term career success, including: Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions. Private medical insurance. Life assurance and income protection. Discretionary bonus scheme. Share and savings plans. Flexible holiday options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave. Enhanced family-friendly policies. Professional study support, including funding and study leave. Electric vehicle and sustainable travel benefits. Volunteering days to support charitable causes. Gym and wellbeing discounts. A broad range of flexible benefits tailored to individual needs. Why Join? This is an opportunity to shape the future capability of a highly respected financial services organisation. As a Learning Architecture Consultant, you will play a key role in designing learning experiences that support career development, professional excellence and long-term business success, while working closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organisation.

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation in Lanarkshire to recruit an experienced HR Adviser on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that makes a meaningful impact within the community. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative HR team, you will play a key role in delivering expert employee relations support, partnering with managers across the business to provide practical HR guidance and drive positive people outcomes. The Role This position is ideally suited to an experienced HR professional with a strong employee relations background who enjoys building trusted relationships, coaching managers, and delivering pragmatic HR solutions within a fast-paced operational environment. You will manage a varied employee relations caseload, ensuring matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation, organisational policies, and best practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, conduct, and performance-related matters. Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on a wide variety of people issues, supporting informed and compliant decision-making. Lead and support investigations, formal hearings, and appeals as required. Ensure all employee relations matters are managed in accordance with employment legislation, internal policies, and HR best practice. Prepare clear and accurate case documentation, reports, correspondence, and management recommendations. Identify trends and recurring themes within employee relations activity and recommend improvements to processes and people practices. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted HR partner. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider HR function to deliver a consistent and effective people service. Support ongoing HR projects and contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: CIPD qualification or equivalent HR professional accreditation. Proven experience in an HR Adviser, Employee Relations Adviser, or HR Business Partner role with significant ER responsibility. Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. Experience managing complex employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution. The ability to influence, coach, and challenge stakeholders effectively while building credibility and trust. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. A resilient, professional, and solutions-focused approach to handling sensitive and complex situations. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and workloads effectively. What's on Offer 12-month fixed-term contract Hybrid working arrangement. Free on-site parking. Opportunity to join a respected, values-led organisation with a strong reputation in its sector. Supportive and collaborative HR team environment. Exposure to a wide range of employee relations activity and HR initiatives.

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an HR Coordinator on a 6 month fixed-term contract. This opportunity would suit an experienced HR Administrator or HR Coordinator looking to gain broader exposure across employee relations, compliance, and operational HR activities. Equally, applications are welcomed from recent HR graduates who have gained administrative experience and are looking to take the next step in their HR career. Joining a supportive and collaborative HR team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR administration and coordination support, helping to ensure employee records, compliance processes, and HR casework are managed efficiently and accurately. This is a hybrid position, with three days per week in the office and two days working from home. The role is contracted to 35 hours per week and offers a salary of up to 30,000. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support across a variety of employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management, flexible working requests, and organisational change processes. Prepare HR correspondence, meeting documentation, casework packs, and outcome letters. Act as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries, responding to requests and escalating more complex matters where appropriate. Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring information is up to date and compliant. Produce and support reporting on HR activity, case volumes, and workforce trends. Coordinate Right to Work checks and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal processes. Monitor compliance activities, including professional registrations, renewals, and regulatory requirements. Review Occupational Health and PVG-related invoices, investigating any discrepancies and supporting accurate processing. Provide administrative and compliance support to HR Business Partners and line managers. Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion at all times. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Previous experience in an HR administration or HR coordination position. Experience supporting employee relations processes and maintaining HR records. A degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical HR experience. CIPD membership or a desire to work towards a CIPD qualification. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications and HR systems. A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive employee information. Desirable Experience Experience working within a regulated or social care environment. Knowledge of Right to Work legislation and workforce compliance requirements. Experience administering PVG checks or similar pre-employment screening processes. Exposure to Dayforce HRIS or similar HR systems. What's on Offer Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days home) Salary up to 30,000 Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and employee relations matters Supportive and collaborative HR team environment Excellent opportunity to develop and broaden your HR career

Anderson Knight are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and evolving organisation to recruit an experienced Learning & Development Manager. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive the learning agenda within a business that is investing heavily in its people, capability and future growth. Working closely with senior leaders and the wider HR team, you will have the autonomy to design and implement a modern learning strategy that supports organisational objectives, develops future leaders and strengthens technical capability across the workforce. This role offers an exciting blend of strategy and delivery. You'll have the opportunity to build frameworks, influence senior stakeholders and lead key development initiatives, whilst remaining hands-on in delivering impactful learning solutions across the organisation. The Opportunity As Learning & Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the business has the skills, capability and leadership strength required to support its long-term ambitions. Partnering with leaders across multiple functions, you will identify development needs, create structured learning pathways and embed a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building programmes from the ground up and wants to leave a lasting impact on an organisation's people strategy. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a company-wide learning and development strategy aligned to business goals. Identify organisational capability gaps and create practical learning solutions to address them. Design, manage and evaluate learning programmes across technical, professional and leadership development. Manage relationships with external training providers, ensuring quality, effectiveness and value for investment. Measure learning outcomes and demonstrate return on investment through meaningful reporting and analytics. Lead the review and enhancement of the organisation's performance management approach. Develop competency and capability frameworks that provide clear development pathways for employees. Support managers in driving high performance through effective goal setting, feedback and development planning. Create tools and processes that enable employees to understand career progression opportunities. Develop and embed succession planning processes to support business continuity and future growth. Work with leaders to identify and develop high-potential talent. Support career development initiatives that strengthen retention and internal mobility. Enhance apprenticeship programmes and explore opportunities to introduce graduate development pathways. Oversee the organisation's learning management system and online learning provision. Drive continuous improvement in digital learning content and accessibility. Support wider employee engagement initiatives that contribute to an inclusive and high-performing culture. About You We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Proven experience within a Learning & Development Manager, Organisational Development or Talent Development role. A track record of developing and implementing successful L&D strategies. Experience designing competency frameworks, career pathways and performance management processes. Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously. Experience managing learning budgets and demonstrating measurable outcomes. A commercial mindset with the ability to align people development initiatives to wider business objectives. Degree-level qualification and/or relevant professional L&D qualification.

Anderson Knight are delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a Senior HR Adviser to join their growing HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to take ownership of a varied and busy generalist remit, while working closely with senior leaders to support the delivery of key people initiatives. This a highly visible role with genuine opportunity to influence decision-making and shape the employee experience. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to managers across the business, providing expert guidance on a wide range of people matters while helping to drive a positive, high-performing culture. The Opportunity This role blends operational HR support with project-based and strategic activity, providing exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You'll have the autonomy to build strong stakeholder relationships, identify areas for improvement and contribute to the ongoing development of the people function. The organisation is looking for someone who is comfortable handling complex employee relations matters, enjoys coaching managers and can balance a hands-on approach with a broader commercial perspective. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for managers on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters. Provide advice and guidance on disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, absence management and family-friendly policies. Lead investigations and support managers through formal HR processes, ensuring best practice and compliance with employment legislation. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, influencing and supporting people-focused decision making. Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability and confidence. Support recruitment activity, including workforce planning, selection processes and onboarding. Assist with talent management, succession planning and retention initiatives. Contribute to the review and enhancement of HR policies, procedures and employee communications. Analyse HR metrics and people data, identifying trends and recommending solutions. Support organisational change projects and wider people initiatives. Collaborate with colleagues across the HR function to deliver an excellent employee experience. About You We're keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate: Significant experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Adviser Strong employee relations experience and confidence managing complex and sensitive cases. A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. Experience partnering with managers across operational or fast-paced business environments. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. A proactive, resilient and pragmatic approach to problem solving. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Experience using HR systems and producing management information and reports. CIPD qualification, or working towards qualification, would be advantageous. What's on Offer Permanent, full-time opportunity within a stable and growing organisation. Exposure to a broad and varied HR remit with opportunities to contribute to strategic projects. A supportive and collaborative HR team environment. The chance to play a key role during an exciting period of organisational development. Competitive salary and benefits package. Excellent work-life balance, including a half-day finish every Friday. Genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression.