James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)

We are currently partnering with a leading social housing provider based in Bristol, who are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their growing team on a temporary basis. This is a hybrid position with office presence required twice per week . The hourly rate on offer is c.£17.80 Umbrella with room for flexibility dependant on experience . Due to start as soon as possible, this role is due to run until the 31st August with the possibility of extension. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing the Purchase Ledger process from invoice authorisation through to supplier payment Producing payment runs and processing BACS payments Creating new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details Managing the end to end processing of direct debit invoices and credit card expenditure Reconciling supplier statements and journalling petty cash transactions Responding to internal and external queries Experience required: Experience required in all areas of accounts payable Experience working within a housing association is desirable Skills, knowledge and expertise required: AAT qualification is desirable Intermediate Excel capabilities (VLOOKUPs & Pivot Tables) Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working 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 £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 with one of our industry leading clients based in Coventry who are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. The role is due to start ASAP and will require travel to the office two days per week . This position is offering a salary of up to £60,000. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing the month-end close process through to first review stage, ensuring all relevant journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and reporting outputs are completed accurately and on time, with issues identified, investigated, and resolved promptly Managing the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring timely completion, resolution of queries, and associated quarterly reporting Supporting the Accounts Payable function with key supplier accounts Supporting the Accounts Receivable function, particularly with allocation and reconciliation of key remarketing/buyback customer accounts Supporting intercompany and related party reporting by ensuring full monthly reconciliation and confirmation of all balances Liaising with the Treasury Department in relation to intercompany loans and derivatives reporting Preparing ad hoc financial reports and management information as required Driving process improvement initiatives within the Finance team and across the wider business where appropriate, identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver them Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Qualified Accountant Background in management accounting Experience with month end closure Rewards and benefits: Hybrid working Bonus 8.5% annual Family private medical insurance Enhanced Pension Scheme Company car Working hours: 37.5 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 our public sector cleint to appoint an HR Change Lead on a 9-month fixed term contract to lead on a TUPE project . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TUPE and people change specialist to support a significant organisational change programme within a growing organisation. Based in Manchester , with travel required to London as needed, the role offers hybrid working (3 days home working) and a salary of £65,000 per annum . The successful candidate will be confident developing detailed project plans, reports and progress updates, while building effective relationships with senior leaders, trade unions, staff representatives and wider stakeholders. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Leading and delivering the TUPE process for transferring colleagues, including consultation, due diligence, compliance and integration activity Developing comprehensive people change project plans, including timelines, resources, milestones, risks and progress updates Working with senior leaders, trade unions, staff representatives and key stakeholders to support clear communication throughout the change process Maintaining detailed project records, managing the risk register and providing routine status updates to programme boards and directors Providing change project management expertise, constructive challenge and support around cultural change, staff wellbeing and development Experience required: Expert knowledge of TUPE legislation and procedures, with proven experience leading TUPE processes from end to end Experience managing complex change programmes lasting six months or more Experience working with trade unions, staff representatives and senior stakeholders Strong project management capability, including knowledge of change management methodologies, tools and governance Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and succinctly Strong relationship-building skills across HR, IT, finance and wider organisational stakeholders High attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment Experience planning and managing business adoption, cultural change and people change activity through to conclusion 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.

An established UK manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead the Hereford site-based HR function at a complex, unionised operation. This is a senior, hands-on role paying c£90k, with full accountability for HR delivery, team leadership, and strategic partnership with site leadership and a wider European HR structure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR leader who thrives in operational environments and is confident operating at senior leadership level while remaining close to day-to-day people matters. The Role Reporting into the Site General Manager with a dotted line to a European HR lead, you will have full responsibility for the end-to-end HR function on site, leading a small HR team and acting as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior managers. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the on-site HR team to deliver a high-quality, value-added HR service Acting as the senior HR advisor on all people matters, including employee relations, performance management, absence, disciplinaries and grievances Operating confidently within a unionised environment , including engagement, consultation, mediation and arbitration Driving talent management activity including succession planning, recruitment, and development Partnering with site leadership on organisational change, engagement and cultural improvement Ensuring full compliance with UK employment law, internal policies and wider corporate governance requirements Ownership of the site HR budget, workforce planning and headcount forecasting Oversight of occupational health provision and close working with HSE on health, safety and wellbeing matters Regular reporting on HR metrics and performance to senior stakeholders About You You will be an experienced HR generalist with a strong background in operational or manufacturing environments. You will bring: Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role Proven capability operating in a unionised setting Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience leading and developing HR teams Confidence influencing and challenging senior leaders with professional credibility A resilient, pragmatic approach with the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure Strong communication, coaching and change management skills 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.