James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in Devon , who are looking to appoint an Assistant Director of Finance on a 12 month interim contract. This will be a full-time position , with regular travel to the office and offers a daily rate of £700 inside IR35. The ideal candidate will be CCAB qualified and have an extensive background in a senior leadership role within local government or a similarly complex public sector environment with a passion to support financial change and innovation. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Providing strategic leadership across the Council's accountancy management teams while ensuring the authority remains compliant with statutory and professional standards and enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value Lead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reporting Developing key aspects of the Council's Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning Lead service closure and supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts Providing authoritative advice to Members and senior officers Stewardship of complex financial relationships with external partners Leadership of large specialist finance teams Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Fully qualified CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent Demonstrable background in a senior leadership role in a public sector setting Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm ( Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

We are currently working in partnership with a Manufacturer based in North Birmingham , who are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk on a permanent contract. The position is due to start ASAP and offers a salary of up to £27,000 (dependent on experience). This is a site based role and the ideal candidate will be confident with accounts payable processes and have experience with SAP. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Processing invoices and expenses a timely and accurate manner Processing supplier payments, monitoring the AP inbox and dealing with queries Acting as the first point of contact for vendor queries and ensuring all invoices are paid to terms Maintaining time & attendance data for the finance department Liaising and collaborating with all internal departments Assisting with payroll duties (preparation, checking, processing, reports & other ad hoc payroll duties) Adhering to internal Policy/Sox requirement Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Background with AP processes Experience with SAP is highly desirable Knowledge and understanding of VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables Payroll experience is a bonus but not essential Rewards and benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discretionary quarterly bonus BUPA health care Employee Assistance Programme Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

We are currently seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Manager on a permanent basis to lead a busy and productive HR/Payroll team based in Liverpool. This is a key role for the organisation, crucial in ensuring the smooth running of the HR team and day-to-day operational HR and Payroll activity. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the day-to-day management, support and development of the HR team, ensuring all HR activities are undertaken by HR Advisers and HR Administrators accurately and efficiently and acting as the first point of escalation for complex HR matters and team queries Ensuring employee matters are dealt with effectively in accordance with HR procedures, including discipline and performance, absence management, resolving employee issues, probationary reviews, TUPE transfers of employment Ensuring team and individual performance is monitored and assessed, and identifying improvements in procedures and processes to enhance productivity and services provided Identifying any areas for development within the team to improve their ability and effectiveness to deliver quality service, delivering or arranging training where required Overseeing payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, sickness and other deductions Acting as the escalation point for payroll processing issues and employee queries relating to pay and deduction About You: Ideally CIPD level 5 and CIPP level 3 qualified Excellent knowledge and understanding of employment and payroll legislation, guidance and best practice, with experience of undertaking research to gain further insight to provide support and guidance Previous experience within a HR management role Experience of training and developing team members Excellent communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written Ability to build rapport and develop relationships with others both internally and externally, focussing on changing business needs and demands Proficient with HR and payroll software Benefits 25 days A/L plus statutory days 6% employer pension contributions Private medical insurance If the above seems a good fit for your experience then please get in touch today! James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are supporting a leading performing arts institution, based in the heart of London, with their search for a new Learning and Development Manager . This is a permanent role paying £45,000 (though there may be some flexibility) and as part of their benefits package, they offer a range of discounts to shows, as well as access to rehearsals! Duties will include (but are not limited to): Line management of an L&D Coordinator Support the delivery of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Lead on the identification of organisational, departmental and individual training and development needs, and design and manage a programme of activities to meet these in line with the available resources Work with the Senior HR Management Team to develop training Liaise with the Director of Operations and the Health and Safety team to deliver training solutions in response to identified health and safety training needs Manage the design and delivery of induction activities Promote adoption of the 70:20:10 model of learning and development and encourage staff to take ownership of their own development beyond formal training Manage the selection of and relationships with external training providers Manage and facilitate ongoing management development initiatives, including training, mentoring, coaching and action learning Design and deliver in-house training programmes Monitor and report on the completion of mandatory and compliance training Lead on the quality control and systematic evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of learning and development initiatives Manage and report on the effective use of the training budget; oversee the procurement of training and payment processing Experience required: Experience leading an L&D function Experience within the performing arts (or similar industry) is desirable but not essential Associate CIPD is desirable but not essential Rewards and benefits include: Discounts to shows Access to rehearsals Discounted classes Concessions at local shops/restaurants/gyms etc. Subsidised canteen and coffee bar Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible) This is a hybrid role with circa 2 days per week home-working Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Our client, based in London, is currently recruiting for a Legal Services Manager on a 3 - 6 month temporary contract. The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position. The ideal candidate will have experience working within housing litigation and displaying 7 years' or more PQE. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Leading and managing a team of 4 Paralegals, ensuring the completion of appraisals, disciplinaries and audits Delivering Legal services to operational colleagues in a consistent and effective way As well as managing your own caseload of Legal cases, providing specialist advice and support the overall capacity of your team Collaborating especially with the Disrepair team on potential risks to the organisation Building and maintaining relationships with third party panel solicitors, ensuring the cases referred are managed in accordance to contract agreements Skills and experience required: Experience required in dealing with housing litigation matters Experience in supervising others' work and managing a highly functioning team Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working Flexible working days Working hours: 35 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £250 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.