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Interim Financial ControllerLocation: Okehampton area, Devon Contract Type: Interim / Temporary (with potential to go permanent for the right candidate) Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Purpose of Role The Interim Financial Controller will ensure the effective and resilient day-to-day operation of the Accounts function for the charity organisation and its trading subsidiaries. This includes delivering accurate statutory accounts, managing monthly financial processes, and overseeing purchase and sales ledgers, including fees and other income streams. Key Details Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum (day rate equivalent during interim period) Working Pattern: 4 days per week, onsite in Okehampton Contract: Interim with potential to become permanent for the right candidate Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely financial processes. Oversee invoicing processes, ensuring data integrity between internal systems and Sage. Daily reconciliation of cashflow bank accounts and full month-end reconciliations. Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring ledgers are maintained and transactions recorded promptly. Oversee debtor management and support recovery of overdue fees. Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist with fixed assets, investments, leases, accruals, and prepayments. Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns and liaise with HMRC on VAT, PAYE, and online returns. Support payroll processes, including reconciliation and journal input, and oversee pensions and P11D reporting. Maintain security and administration of Sage Financial Systems. Lead preparation for annual audit, liaising with auditors and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Assist with cash flow forecasting and budget reviews in collaboration with the Management Accountant. Review and maintain financial policies and support ad-hoc projects as required. Skills & ExperienceEssential: Proven experience in finance or accountancy roles. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a finance team. Advanced Excel and proficiency in financial systems (Sage preferred). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities. High level of integrity and discretion. Desirable: Experience implementing new systems and driving process improvements. Background in education or charity sector finance. Qualifications ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or part-qualified as a minimum). Strong academic background (GCSE/A-Level). Other Requirements Enhanced DBS check and compliance with safer recruitment practices. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Brief: Property Services Director Client: Aster Group Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer (Emma O Shea) Location: Home-based with regular travel across Aster s operating geography (South of England 47 Local Authorities) Salary: Competitive six-figure package The Opportunity Aster Group is seeking an experienced and engaging Property Services Director to lead its large-scale in-house repairs and maintenance operation. This is a key leadership appointment within the organisation, reporting directly to Chief Operating Officer, Emma O Shea, and forming part of a highly collaborative senior team driving operational excellence and service transformation. This opportunity arises as Aster completes the first phase of a significant structural change programme, moving towards a locality-based operating model designed to strengthen regional accountability, optimise workforce performance, and enhance customer experience. The successful candidate will inherit a stable platform and will be responsible for leading the next stages of this transformation, embedding a high-performing culture and ensuring sustained service improvement. The Role The Property Services Director will take full ownership of Aster s responsive repair service, managing a Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) of approximately 500 staff supported by around 120 SME subcontractors . With a turnover in the region of £100 million , this is a substantial and complex operation requiring strong commercial acumen and the ability to deliver continuous improvement through people, process and technology. The role focuses on leading a large, dispersed workforce across 47 local authority areas. The individual will spend significant time out in the field, engaging with trade colleagues, quality assuring delivery, and ensuring that the workforce feels connected, valued and accountable. This is not a remote, desk-based leadership role Aster is seeking a visible, hands-on leader who understands the detail of day-to-day operations and who can inspire and drive cultural change through personal presence and credibility. The successful candidate will also oversee the ongoing delivery of digital and operational transformation , including improvements in financial management systems and workforce optimisation. While specific systems experience (such as DRS or TotalMobile) would be beneficial, more important is a demonstrable track record of implementing change that drives measurable improvements in service quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. Candidate Profile Aster is looking for a proven leader of property repair and maintenance services someone who combines operational excellence with authentic, people-centred leadership. The ideal candidate will bring: Extensive experience of running a DLO or large-scale property services function , ideally within social housing, local authority, or contracting environments. A background managing blue-collar workforces , with deep understanding of productivity, utilisation and service optimisation. Strong commercial and financial management skills, able to deliver efficiency while maintaining service quality and workforce engagement. A hands-on, approachable leadership style, capable of building trust and credibility with operational teams as well as at executive level. Experience of leading organisational change, ideally within complex, multi-site operations. Cultural alignment with Aster s collaborative and non-ego driven values someone who leads through inclusion, integrity and delivery. While prior housing association experience is advantageous, Emma is equally open to candidates from the contracting sector who can demonstrate the right mindset, leadership credibility and understanding of responsive repair environments. Context and Timing This is a pivotal appointment for Aster s Property Services business, following recent restructuring and the appointment of an interim director who has supported the early stages of transformation. The new Director will join at a critical point with the foundation in place, but significant opportunity to shape the next phase of delivery and improvement. Emma is seeking a long-term, committed leader who will bring stability and direction to the team, delivering sustained change rather than short-term fixes. A structured handover period with the current interim is planned to ensure continuity and a smooth transition. Summary This is a rare and compelling opportunity to lead one of the sector s most progressive in-house repairs operations at a time of major positive change. The role offers the scope to influence strategy, shape service delivery, and make a tangible difference to the lives of Aster s customers and colleagues.

Press Officer Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday, 17th of October 2025 Location: Manchester, M2 3AW Salary: £38,856 - £43,174 + benefits We lead the Government's work on the future governance of football. At present, there is a Shadow Football Regulator made up of circa 60 members of staff, led by an interim Chief Operating Officer click apply for full job details