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An accountancy practice based in Rochdale is seeking a Managertojoin their expanding business. The business mainly undertakes accounts preparation, audit, tax and advisory and has a strong presence throughout the North West. You will provide a key role in the accountancy practice, managing members of staff, ensuring their development and the business continues to achieve continued growth click apply for full job details

This maternity cover contract is working with a thriving multi-academy trust making a real impact across the East Midlands. You'll lead on all things Payroll, Pensions & Benefits, as part of the HR function, based at their HQ near Grange Park, Northampton. This is a full end-to-end payroll service supporting 600+ employees across seven schools, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery. What you'll be doing: Manage payroll-related changes including starters, leavers, contract amendments and personal data updates Administer employee benefits, salary sacrifice schemes and childcare vouchers Manage LGPS (Buckinghamshire & West Northamptonshire) and Teachers Pension Scheme processes Ensure compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NI, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) Produce payroll reconciliations, statutory returns, and audit documentation Line managing and coaching a Payroll Administrator who will support you running the service What you need to bring: CIPP Level 3 is essential here, Level 5 even better Strong experience delivering payroll within a complex organisation ideally education or public sector Excellent knowledge of HMRC legislation and statutory payroll requirements Experience with HR and Payroll systems, ideally Every HR and Staffology Why you'll love this job: You'll be part of a friendly, well-established, knowledgeable HR team Competitive salary of £45,000 Great benefits including generous local government pension scheme, plus access to health and wellbeing services. If you're a payroll specialist who thrives on accuracy and enjoys supporting people just as much as processing numbers, we d love to hear from you. Apply today.

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Customs Manager who is experienced within Fine Arts. The company is based in the North West London area. Job Description:- We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Customs Manager to lead The customs operations. This is a crucial management position responsible for the complete customs lifecycle of all shipments-road, sea, and air-ensuring full compliance with international trade laws and specific regulations governing cultural property. Previous experience within the fine art shipping sector is essential. Customs Operations & Management Road Freight Expertise: Directly oversee and ensure the compliant execution of customs procedures for all road freight movements, including the accurate raising of import entries (permanent, temporary, and under relief) and the timely and accurate discharging (acquittal) of T-forms (Transit Documents) to avoid customs penalties. Air and Sea Oversight: Act as the final authority for all customs declarations related to air and sea freight import shipments, ensuring proper valuation, classification, and application of specific regimes. Compliance and Risk Management: Take ultimate responsibility for the company's entire customs compliance program. Proactively monitor changes in customs regulations, trade agreements, and specific cultural property laws to mitigate risk. Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and train a small, dedicated customs team, setting performance standards and ensuring procedural consistency across all modes of transport. Specialised Procedures & Record Keeping Temporary Admission (TA) Management: Oversee the entire process for art imported under Temporary Admission (TA), including maintaining meticulous records, monitoring expiry deadlines, and ensuring timely re-export or change of regime. Bonded Warehouse Control: Manage and maintain the integrity of our bonded warehouse (Customs Warehouse) records and inventory control system, ensuring full compliance with customs audit requirements for goods held under duty and tax suspension. Audits and Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact for external customs audits, providing detailed documentation and comprehensive reports to satisfy regulatory bodies. Essential Requirements:- Sector Experience is Mandatory: A minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in customs management, with at least 2 years in the fine art shipping, logistics, or cultural sector specifically. Technical Proficiency: Extensive practical knowledge of import/export customs regimes, valuation, classification (HS Codes), and experience with the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS). Regulatory Acumen: Deep understanding of complex customs procedures, including Temporary Admission (TA), Customs Warehousing, and specific cultural goods regulations. Management Skills: Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage a small, high-performing team. As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.

Audit Senior Job, Warrington Your new firm This long-standing, market leading, independent practice with a north-west presence is seeking to appoint a new Audit Senior to join their growing Warrington office. This job has come around following an extended period of company growth and expansion within the audit department, presenting excellent opportunities for a professional and ambitious candidate. This is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking a firm that is passionate about its people, prioritising ED&I within the workforce, as well as promoting your professional development due to the company's strong training environment and focus on promoting from within. Your new role In your Audit Senior job role, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, ensuring the senior staff are continually informed about progress. Day-to-day duties will include assisting in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion, completing high-quality audits for a varied portfolio of clients across the north-west particularly SME, charity and academy sectors, reporting into seniors/managers alongside your study. You will also be required to take an active role in the ongoing training of junior members of the organisation. What you'll need to succeed This organisation is seeking a professional Audit Senior who has proven experience working in an audit team. Your exposure to all three aspects of an audit and experience in coaching junior members will allow you to be successful in this job role. Ideally, you will be AAT/ACA/ ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills to help you to build strong client relationships, as well as a good knowledge of accounting software. What you'll get in return This Warrington based Audit Senior job role is an excellent opportunity to join an accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professional development through a comprehensive collection of training programmes, to support your studies. The organisation will offer you a competitive salary of up to £35,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience/qualifications) which includes 27 days holiday + birthday (excluding bank holidays). Additionally, the package offers free parking, maternity and paternity pay, as well as a multitude of health and wellbeing initiatives to maintain a work-life balance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

Employment/Education Service Manager (Prisons) Across North and West Yorkshire Up to £42,000 Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are looking for a Service Manager to lead the delivery of the CFO Evolution Activity Hubs within a custodial setting across HMP Wealstun, HMP Leeds, HMP Askham Grange, and HMP Newhall. This is a leadership role, overseeing a team of delivery and support staff to ensure high-quality services for participants. Working closely with prison staff, stakeholders, and employers, you will drive performance, develop strong local partnerships, and support individuals in custody to prepare for release and achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and support a team of prison-based delivery and support staff to meet contract targets. Ensure participants are placed into jobs or learning opportunities and sustained in these outcomes. Manage service delivery in custody, working closely with HMPP staff and other stakeholders. Oversee health and safety within custodial environments. Build relationships with employers to meet recruitment and training needs. Take responsibility for P&L results, including income targets, productivity, and costs. Develop local partnerships to ensure a wide range of provision and participant referrals. Ensure high-quality, compliant services with robust audit trails. Drive continuous improvement in delivery, systems, and quality. Maintain knowledge of policy, market intelligence, and opportunities. Deliver services with integrity, always meeting Health & Safety requirements. About You Strong people management experience, including direct management in prisons, probation service or working with ex-offenders. Proven ability to achieve performance results. Confident communicator, able to present to prison staff, governors, and stakeholders. Skilled at report writing and fluent in ICT use. Good understanding of the justice sector, HMPPS, and CFO Evolution programmes. Knowledge of people management principles, labour markets, and relevant national/local policies. Resilient, results-driven, and able to work under pressure. A strong team player with the ability to build partnerships and networks. Skills Required Effective leadership and staff management. Excellent organisational and financial management skills. Strong communication and networking abilities. Ability to interpret MI and financial information to support decision-making. Commitment to the values of integrity, empowerment, collaboration, and positive impact. Additional Information This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and enhanced security clearance. It is a legal offence to apply if you are on the Barred List. If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV. This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.