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We are proud to be working with one of the UK's most respected developers - a business known for its high-quality product, strong values, and genuine commitment to employee development and progression. They are now looking to appoint a Partnership Housing Manager to support the delivery of their Affordable Housing programme, playing a key role in stakeholder relationships, handovers, and post-completion management. The Role Based in Rugby, you will be responsible for managing housing partnerships and overseeing handover and defect processes across multiple developments. This is a varied, hands-on role with exposure to local authorities, housing associations, and wider stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of new housing developments Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities and housing partners Managing handovers, defects, and post-completion processes Preparing and monitoring defect schedules and ensuring timely resolution Liaising with Affordable Housing Providers, investors, and managing agents Producing monthly reports and supporting contract administration Monitoring planned and reactive works About You Experience working with housing associations, local authorities, or registered providers Understanding of housing policy, planning requirements, and relevant legislation Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience supporting contracts and working with management companies Knowledge of construction/development environments Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence What's on Offer £45,000 - £50,000 salary £7,750 car allowance or company car Private healthcare (single cover) 26 days holiday + bank holidays Up to 4 additional recognition days (service-related) Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday Healthcare plan Employee Assistance Programme This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded developer in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and long-term career progression. To progress your application, apply without delay.

Centrica Energy is a leading European energy trading company with a global reach, operating out of eight offices across all time zones to move energy from source to use. Our mission is to drive the green transition while offering sustainable and predictable energy costs for suppliers and offtakers. We currently trade gas across 20 countries and power across 28 European countries and the United Stat click apply for full job details

Sales Account Manager VWG Remarketing Location : Hybrid Milton Keynes Salary : £33,500 with an OTE £39,500 + Car Allowance Contract : Full-Time, Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Drive Performance. Build Relationships. Accelerate Your Career. We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry sectors, including automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety. Are you a confident communicator who loves hitting targets, building strong partnerships, and driving commercial results Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new opportunities to influence performance across a major automotive brand We re looking for a Sales - focused Account Manager to join our VWG Remarketing team a dynamic role at the heart of one of the world s most recognisable automotive groups. This is your chance to own your accounts, grow relationships across the Volkswagen Group network, and play a key role in delivering a seamless, high-quality service that drives real commercial impact. As our Sales Account Manager , you will be the driving force behind account success and commercial growth. Your focus will be on performance, engagement and delivering results. You will: Smash monthly sales and performance targets through proactive engagement and strategic account management. Build, nurture and grow strong relationships across the VWG network to maximise sales opportunities. Identify opportunities to up-sell, cross-sell and add value across multiple brands. Monitor account performance, spotting trends, risks and areas to improve results. Gather market, pricing and competitor insights to boost sales performance. Support the delivery of SLAs and ensure a consistent, high-quality service across all accounts. Work closely with the Programme Manager and Senior Account Manager to deliver targeted sales strategies. Resolve network challenges quickly and professionally, escalating when needed. Maintain best-practice standards across all accounts and support team members during absence cover. Represent DEKRA and VWG with professionalism, positivity and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this role, you must have: Experience in account management, ideally within remarketing or automotive. A natural ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Strong sales instincts with an analytical, performance-driven mindset. Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Confident communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude. Solid working knowledge of MS Office. Your growth at DEKRA is driven by your ambition. With strong performance and initiative, opportunities for progression within the group are available. Ready to Drive Your Future If you re energetic, commercially driven, and excited by the opportunity to work with one of the biggest automotive brands in the world we want to hear from you. Click APPLY today and take the next step in your remarketing career.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry As a Manager in our regional Financial Services Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advisory and independent assurance projects for financial services firms across all FS sectors. You will play an important role in developing and maintaining deep client relationships as well as continuing to develop your commercial management and business development skills. You will have the opportunity to further develop specialist technical and regulatory knowledge and will also have opportunities to work with and support the wider Financial Services Advisory team. You'll be someone with A recognised accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships (i.e. ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc.) is preferred but not essential. Significant experience of regulatory assurance or internal audit experience working within a professional services or financial services firm(s) A robust understanding of the regulatory environment and good practice in financial services including knowledge and experience of at least three of the following: FCA conduct rules and regulations, enterprise risk management frameworks and operating models, corporate governance / board effectiveness, credit risk, SMCR, operational resilience, consumer duty requirements, culture. Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Experience in leading others/team You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Reed Practice are working with a medium/large multi-site firm in the search for an Accountant for their York office. Great firm with genuine progression opportunities available. Fabulous range of benefits available. You will be responsible for: Preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts Prepare and present financial statements on Iris AP Preparation of capital allowances computations, personal, partnership and company tax returns on Iris PT & BT Preparation of VAT Returns for clients using the correct software for that client Complete Company Secretarial duties using Iris Liaise with Client Manager or Senior Manager for any taxation queries Gather personal tax return information for individuals Liaise with clients regarding queries or additional information required to assist with the work being carried out, either in person, by phone or by email. Ensure that Iris client data is correct and up to date Review and complete KYC and Risk Assessments along with the PAF folder for all clients before commencing work Update Iris PM with job stages performed and prioritise work accordingly to meet deadlines Review client debtor balances on Iris and assist in collection of debt recovery when contacting clients You will be able to demonstrate: AAT Level 4 qualification as a minimum Previous experience in an accountancy practice Excellent attention to detail High levels of customer service Ideally have experience of Sage Strong ethics and a professional attitude Benefits: 25 days holiday Birthday off Cycle to work scheme Company pension Annual bonus Onsite parking Accidental death benefit Study support Tech scheme Paid professional subscription Team socials

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to our clients. Our clients value the quality of our advice, which stems from strong relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses. You'll manage day-to-day team operations, support senior colleagues, and oversee the review of statutory financial statements, financial reporting for various entities, corporate tax services, and ad-hoc advisory work. You'll also contribute to strategic growth, coach junior staff, and support business development and commercial performance. This role offers the chance to build on your financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive team. You'll receive high-quality training and development to help you succeed. We work with a wide range of clients, primarily owner-managed and SME businesses, across various sectors. Our work spans UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks, including financial statement preparation and advisory projects. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent. Previous experience in a management role. Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts. Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work . We know that c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Based in Wirral, is a specialist Parenting Assessment Unit offering a 12-14 week program designed to educate, support, and evidence parents' ability to improve their care. This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to transform lives. If you're ready for a rewarding role where your skills truly matter, join us and be part of something meaningful. Essential Criteria Qualifications: Social work qualification e.g., Degree in Social work; DipSW or equivalent Be registered with the Social work England and have evidence of this Desirable - valid driving licence and have business insurance Knowledge and Skills Able to demonstrate practice which supports the social care commitments. Able to demonstrate organisational skills. Able to demonstrate good communication and written skills. Able to critical reflect their own practice and an ability to want to learn and improve their own practice. Adhere to GDPR compliance and confidentiality. Commitment to anti discriminatory practice. Able to work with parents and families irrespective of their circumstances and their background. Able to work creatively to ensure that the learning style of the parents are the main focus so they are able to understand the needs of their child and to promote their parenting capabilities. Able to work with parents with additional learning or disability needs. Knowledge of NICE guidelines and babies' development and milestones. Knowledge of basic care and routines for babies and toddlers. Ability to utilise Family and children assessment tools to evidence-based sessions and the overall parenting assessment and to support the family support workers in delivering these sessions. KEY Responsibilities 2. Be the allocated social worker for up to 5 families. 3. To participate in all aspects of performance management and use all relevant learning opportunities to improve skills and knowledge. 4. Maintain accurate and up to date records using the organisations electronic management systems. 5. Oversee the referrals and identity the risks along with the current residents, to ascertain if we can offer a placement. 6. Oversee sessions to educate the parents life skills to improve their parenting skills as highlighted within the weekly reports. 7. Communicate effectively to family support workers the risks of the families. 8. Complete Parenting assessments for at least 2 of the families using the specialist MALD assessment ( training will be provided). 9. Work collaboratively as and when we need to commission a Independent social worker to complete Parenting assessments. 10. Write reports to a high standard for court e.g. position statement, midway reports, weekly reports etc. 11. Quality assure all weekly reports and any reports that are filed with the Local Authority. 12. Analyse case notes and give direction to family support workers and parents. 13. Oversee the keyworkers who obtain parents views of the weekly reports and work closely with the families keyworker. 14. Complete safeguarding forms and inform the Local Authority in a timely manner. 15. Oversee those chronologies of all the families up to date. 16. Oversee the child's journey throughout their time. 17. Accurately record and critically analyse information, and communicate to the staff team 18. Confident in interviewing skills with adults and children 19. Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity. 20. Able to assess, Balance the needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for children, and their families. 21. Working with more complex situations, expected to undertake cases independently and demonstrate an ability to adapt the approach accordingly. 22. Ensure a duty of care and the safeguarding of children, young people and their families in ways that balance promotion of wellbeing, independence, choice and control with the need to protect people from abuse and neglect. 23. Demonstrate an ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage conflicting priorities within their caseload 24. Exercise high quality judgements, in situations of increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. 25. Provide an oversight of cases and give clear directions and supportive actions within appropriate timescales to members of staff within the team, the independent visitor Reg 25 and Ofsted. 26. Be part of the on call duty rota to support staff as and when required during your duty week. Desirable criteria Knowledge of Quality Assurance systems, Performance Management and Health and Safety A strong ability to work part of a team as well as being able to work independently using your own initiative. Qualifications Relevant post -qualifying/ vocational training courses Knowledge and skills Demonstrate appropriate IT skills, use of Microsoft Office, Excel etc The job role holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the job role descriptor grade as directed by the manager. Salary will be discussed depending on the individuals skills and experience. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Salary is dependant on experience, this will be discussed at the interview. Range from £32,000 - £42,000 Mon - Fri Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Work from home Experience: social work: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Social work England (required) Work Location: In person

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you'll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You'll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you'll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you're good at and what you find interesting. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We're looking for someone with: Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC Staff management and mentoring experience Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Job Title: Senior Planning Consultant Location: Skipton Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 DOE Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Senior Planner opportunity with a highly respected and forward-thinking consultancy delivering strategic advice on land and property assets across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning or development professional who thrives on strategic thinking, analytical work, and delivering high-quality client advice. We are open to a range of backgrounds and experience levels the priority is finding the right individual to complement a dynamic and collaborative team. Location & Working Pattern Flexible hybrid working Head office in Skipton (Yorkshire) Applicants considered from across the UK Expectation of some days per month in Skipton Full-time or part-time applications welcomed The Role As a Senior Planner / Consultant, you will work alongside a senior consulting team on a diverse range of projects, advising clients on the development, management, and diversification of their land and property assets. You will play a key role in delivering consultancy projects from inception through to completion, undertaking research, appraising evidence, and shaping clear, commercially grounded recommendations. This role offers genuine variety, autonomy, and client exposure, alongside opportunities to contribute to business development and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Supporting consultancy projects focused on strategy development and delivery planning Undertaking research and evidence appraisal to inform options and recommendations Producing high-quality reports, presentations, and written advice Coordinating project delivery including workstreams, planning, budgets, and communications Supporting and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development activities About You We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with commercial awareness and strong project management capability. You will have: A strategic mindset and analytical approach Confidence working with financial data and development appraisals Experience delivering high-quality written advice to clients Strong project management and organisational skills Experience in feasibility studies, options assessments, strategy or business planning (desirable) A proactive approach to client relationship management Business development exposure (desirable) A full UK driving licence (essential - travel to client sites required) Experience within the property, land, or leisure sectors would be advantageous, though not essential. What's on Offer £35,000 - £55,000 salary guide (DOE) Flexible working structure Varied and high-impact project portfolio Strong team culture and collaborative environment Opportunity to shape and grow within the business Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

A premium hospitality firm is looking for an accomplished Finance Manager to join its team. Please note that this position is fully office-based so you will need to be in the office 5 days per week. Working closely with the Finance Director of this £60m turnover company, you will be a composed, organised and personable leader, exemplifying the firms core values of collaboration, innovation, inte click apply for full job details

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow , belong and impact . You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. About The Team: Our Industry & Services team delivers audit services to companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 350, Small Cap, and Fledgling), AIM, and large companies/groups with turnover over £150m. We also collaborate closely with overseas teams to audit UK-based subsidiaries of major global groups. As an Audit Assistant Manager (SN2), you will take the lead on multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion. You'll supervise and coach junior staff, manage client communications, and ensure the delivery of exceptional, timely audit services. What You'll Do: Assist the client service management team in shaping audit strategies and planning. How would you tailor your approach to support high-profile clients? Act as a technical expert on audit assignments, providing guidance to both the audit team and clients. Are you ready to be the trusted advisor they turn to? Lead audit teams, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project completion. How do you inspire teams to thrive under pressure? Manage the full audit process from planning to final report delivery. How do you ensure smooth execution while meeting deadlines? Oversee budgets and ensure time spent on assignments aligns with financial targets. Develop and support your team through coaching, feedback, and performance management. What's your approach to nurturing talent and building high-performing teams? Stay calm under pressure while ensuring deadlines are met. How do you maintain focus and adaptability in a fast-paced environment? What You'll Bring: ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Significant experience leading external audits, managing client portfolios, and guiding audit teams. How do you build trust and long-lasting client relationships? Suitable for a newly qualified CA or an experienced Audit Assistant Manager. Client relationship management skills with a focus on trust and delivering value. Relevant audit experience within the industry and services sectors. Can you bring sector-specific insights to enhance our service delivery? What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Bristol Office - Located in BT - Assembly, 8th Floor, Assembly C, Cheese Lane, Bristol, BS2 0JJ. A short walk from Temple Meads station and the buzzing Harbourside area. A modern workspace in one of the UK's most creative and innovative cities. Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. In Deals Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions, providing due diligence and wider transaction advice. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be someone who is confident collaborating with others and working autonomously to deliver your own tasks. You'll be encouraged to identify business development opportunities as well as enhancing the way we operate. Join our high performing Transaction Services team as a Financial Due Diligence Manager. You'll lead financial analysis projects, engage with client management to understand business dynamics, and produce insightful diligence reports. You'll lead a team, manage project timelines and budgets, and foster client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives. Additionally, you'll play a key role in people management and recruitment, and drive operational improvements through technology adoption. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable working knowledge of Transaction Services. Previous management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. While a working knowledge of Power BI (and other data analytics tools) is not a pre-requisite, you will be given support to develop your use of these tools Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm's quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Ensure the Firm's quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm's professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience. Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management. To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio. Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns. Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders. Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Requirements An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC Demonstrable VAT advisory experience Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

A premium hospitality firm is looking for an accomplished Finance Manager to join its team. Please note that this position is fully office-based so you will need to be in the office 5 days per week. Working closely with the Finance Director of this £60m turnover company, you will be a composed, organised and personable leader, exemplifying the firms core values of collaboration, innovation, inte click apply for full job details

Talent Acquisition Specialist £46,000 per annum Chelmsford, Essex Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm We are supporting our client in hiring an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to play a key role in shaping their People Services function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation where you'll have real influence, variety, and ownership. What you'll be doing: Overseeing a small team within the recruitment division. Leading the full recruitment cycle - from attraction and selection to onboarding - and partnering with hiring managers to deliver inclusive, well structured hiring processes. Managing temporary staffing needs and maintaining strong relationships with external partners. Overseeing all pre-employment checks, including right to work, references, enhanced DBS, ID, qualifications and employment history. Delivering a smooth onboarding journey, including offers, contracts, equipment, system access and induction. Ensuring compliance with employment law, statutory regulations and Home Office Sponsor Licence requirements. Supporting mandatory training processes, including rollout, compliance tracking and record management. Acting as a positive ambassador for the organisation's employer brand through events, social content and community engagement. Using data and analytics to monitor trends, support reporting and ensure compliance with public sector duties. Leading key recruitment initiatives such as graduate schemes and trainee programmes. Contributing to wider HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement activities. Promoting an inclusive and supportive culture and challenging discrimination at every level. Providing support and deputising for the Executive Director of People & Organisational Development when needed. Participating in CPD and ensuring ongoing professional development. Working closely with senior leaders to modernise People Services and support a high performing workforce. Acting as the deputy staff safeguarding lead, maintaining the Single Central Record and ensuring full compliance with safeguarding and employment legislation. Carrying out additional duties in line with the needs of the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate: Experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a fast paced environment, ideally education. Experience managing a team ideal. A creative marketer with a focus on attracting and retaining talent. Have strong digital marketing skills - from content creation to campaign optimisation. Passionate about the candidate experience and building inclusive hiring journeys. Excellent communication and relationship building abilities. You will hold a L5 qualification either in Recruitment & Selection, CIPD or relevant digital qualification. Experience in working within the education sector or regulated organisation ideal but not essential This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Sales Office Manager Blackpool Full-Time Competitive Salary + Exceptional Benefits "You've led teams. You've driven performance. Now build something bigger." Right now, you might be managing a sales team that's ticking over. But what if you could actually transform one? This is a rare opportunity to take an established internal sales team and lead the shift from reactive customer support to a proactive, commercially driven sales function. Not just manage it. Shape it. The Opportunity You'll lead the performance, engagement and development of an Internal Sales team within a market-leading manufacturing business. The team currently operates in a support-focused environment. Your role is to: Drive the behavioural and cultural shift towards proactive sales Improve performance, accountability and commercial outcomes Embed stronger processes and consistent ways of working Use data to identify gaps, trends and opportunities Coach and develop supervisors and advisors Support negotiations to ensure commercially sound outcomes Work cross-functionally to align activity with wider sales objectives This is about leadership, change and measurable improvement. What You'll Bring You'll likely come from: A sales or commercial leadership background A performance or continuous improvement-focused environment A team that has gone through transformation or cultural shift You'll be confident: Analysing sales data and performance metrics Coaching others to raise standards Challenging constructively Embedding processes that actually stick Influencing stakeholders across departments CRM confidence and systems knowledge are essential. If you've transitioned a team from service to sales before - even better. What's In It For You? This isn't just a salary move. It's a long-term career opportunity within a stable, growing group business. You'll receive: Competitive starting salary Performance-related bonuses 33 days holiday (rising to 38 with service) Buy/sell up to 5 additional days annually Generous pension (after qualifying period) NEST pension (from 3 months) Private healthcare Life insurance Health cashback plan Sick pay scheme Employee Assistance Programme Long service awards Paid charity days Career progression opportunities Comprehensive training programmes Subsidised on-site caf & social space Free on-site parking On-site gym & changing facilities EV charging points Regular team activities & company events This is a business that invests heavily in its people - and retains them. Why People Join - And Stay Because it's structured. Because it's ambitious. Because performance is recognised. Because change is supported - not resisted. Because it's financially stable and forward-thinking. This isn't a "quick fix" leadership role. It's a strategic position within a market-leading organisation committed to long-term growth and innovation. Ready to Lead the Shift? If you're commercially minded, performance-focused and ready to take ownership of real transformation - this is your opportunity. Send your CV (it doesn't need to be perfect or fully updated) for a confidential conversation. INDSEP

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting services while developing your technical expertise in a supportive team environment. We offer excellent training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally. You'll work with a diverse client base-from SMEs to listed companies-under UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks. Your responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of complex clients, preparing statutory accounts, and leading financial reporting advisory engagements. You'll also oversee client relationships, monitor project performance, plan resource needs, and review work prepared by junior team members. In addition to client delivery, you'll be part of the Northern Financial Reporting management team, contributing to strategic growth and supporting departmental initiatives such as coaching and mentoring, business development, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and risk management procedures. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent. Previous experience in a management role. Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows. Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business . We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture . From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n it counts so they can share ideas and help one another . At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work . We know that c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Procurement Administrator & Supply Chain Manager Location: North London (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote) Reports to: Head of Procurement Company: We are a fast-growing Managed Service Provider delivering enterprise-grade IT support, security, and consulting to UK and global clients across sectors including property, retail, finance, and healthcare. With strong organic growth and ongoing acquisitions, this is an exciting time to join a dynamic and evolving business embracing automation and AI-driven tools. The Role We are looking for an experienced Procurement Administrator with Autotask experience to support the full commercial lifecycle-from quoting and procurement through to billing, provisioning, and audit readiness. This is a critical operational role ensuring accurate billing, effective vendor management, and strong commercial controls while supporting cross-functional teams across Sales, Finance, and Technical Delivery. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end Autotask administration , including opportunities, procurement, contracts, and billing Oversee monthly billing cycles and ensure revenue accuracy Raise purchase orders and coordinate hardware and service procurement Support telecoms provisioning , migrations, and vendor coordination Maintain accurate contract, subscription, and licensing records Provide procurement and commercial support to client projects Align billing data between commercial systems and finance Assist with equipment logistics and deployment coordination Essential Experience Proven experience in Procurement or Commercial Administration within an MSP or IT services environment Hands-on experience with Autotask Experience managing billing cycles, contracts, and vendor relationships Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy Ability to collaborate across Sales, Finance, and Technical teams Desirable Skills Experience with NetSuite , Kaseya Quote Manager , or Office 365 NCE licensing Knowledge of telecoms provisioning (e.g., Gamma) About You Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities Proactive problem-solver with a commercial mindset Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment

We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager in the Financial Services Advisory team in Scotland, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of engagements, gaining experience in planning and delivering a range of assurance assignments and on risk management and regulatory advisory engagements. You will play an important role in developing and maintaining deep client relationships. You will have the opportunity to further develop specialist sub sector, technical and regulatory knowledge and will also have opportunities to work with and support the wider Financial Services Advisory team and its clients in Scotland and across the UK. This role can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh BDO hubs. You'll be someone with: Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Demonstrable risk management and regulatory related advisory experience through working within the Financial Services sector or with Financial Services clients. Knowledge of the Financial Services sector and the UK regulatory environment Have undertaken a range of advisory and/or assurance assignments and have an understanding of how to deploy methodologies in a project environment Recognised accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships i.e. ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc. Preferred, but not essential if the candidate has alternative relevant qualification. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.