Pertemps Bristol Commercial

Legal Secretary - 12 month Fixed Term Contract Bristol Circa 30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Full-time Hybrid A professional services firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to provide key secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy legal environment. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while delivering a high standard of support and client service. Key Responsibilities Managing fee earner diaries and coordinating meetings and conference calls Monitoring emails during periods of absence and responding where appropriate Booking meeting rooms, video calls and arranging refreshments Organising travel arrangements and preparing itineraries Handling telephone enquiries professionally and taking accurate messages Formatting and amending legal documents and agreements Copy typing and digital dictation where required Converting documents between Word and PDF formats Collating and indexing legal documentation and assisting with file management Preparing short PowerPoint presentations Proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and high quality Processing expenses and updating contact information in internal systems Liaising with internal teams including marketing, events and finance when required Skills & Experience Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a similar professional services secretarial role Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication skills and professional telephone manner High attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively A proactive and collaborative team player This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive team within a busy legal environment.

Senior Finance Analyst - Manufacturing & Operations Location: North Somerset Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits We're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to be a trusted partner within the organisation. You'll provide insight, financial analysis, and strategic support to drive operational performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering: Act as the go-to finance expert for site managers, providing insights on cost drivers, material usage, labour efficiency, waste, and overheads. Financial Planning & Reporting: Lead monthly P&L analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Deliver clear cost centre reports highlighting variances and trends. Manufacturing Costing & Inventory: Analyse production variances, monitor WIP, support standard cost updates, and optimise inventory and working capital. Systems & Reporting: Maintain and improve SAP ERP reports; automate reporting processes using Excel/Power BI. Controls & Continuous Improvement: Ensure compliance with internal controls, support audits, and drive process improvements across finance and operations. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience in manufacturing finance. Strong financial modelling, analytical, and business partnering skills. Experience with SAP ERP (FI/CO, PP, MM) and Power BI desirable. Knowledge of product costing, BOMs, routings, and production processes. Excellent communicator, able to influence senior operational teams. Hands-on, proactive, and commercially focused with a continuous improvement mindset. Benefits Flexible working options 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Bonus scheme (up to 7.5% of salary) Pension contribution up to 8% Life assurance (4x salary) Cash health plan Access to fitness and wellbeing programmes Supportive culture with employee clubs, social activities, and professional development opportunities Apply now to join a forward-thinking, dynamic operations finance team and make a real impact across the business.