Business Audit Manager London/Hybrid 6 months contract Day rate from 700 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for a Audit Manager on a 6 month contract. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday standard office hours, however there will need to be flexibility to work outside of these hours as required. The position is hybrid working being in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Role Summary This role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the control environment in operation in EMEA business entities. It undertakes and manages audits across a range of activities and supports teams of auditors to deliver in-depth testing and review to support audit opinions. It contributes part of the Audit opinion provided the EMEA Region Management and the organisations Group Audit Committee in Tokyo. Business Area Internal Audit are asked for an independent opinion on the changes and controls implemented by the organisations within EMEA Region, this role aims to provide insight and opinion on the key controls in operation in the business areas under review and therefore must have the expertise to provide advice and consultancy services as required. Position Description ADIA is responsible for the delivery of around 90 internal audit reports per year across the EMEA region. Due to the nature of each business and the audit cycle, the number of audits each Audit Manager is responsible for can vary from year to year. On average an Audit Manager would be responsible for the delivery of around 6-8 audits per year, and contribute to other audit assignments through delivery of fieldwork for other Audit Managers. This may include technically complex and highly regulated areas, large assignments, including theme audits across more than one jurisdiction/ business. These are scheduled so that some will overlap so that two assignments may be open at the same time, closing one and planning another, an Audit Manager will be able to manage both successfully. Responsibilities Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists. Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary. Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members. Preparing draft Audit Findings for review by AD Management. The Audit Findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management including senior stakeholders. In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues. Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required. Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority Findings and the provision of assistant and guidance to Management. The Audit Manager may be also asked to assist the Audit Partner with maintaining relationships with Senior Management (D, ED and MD level) in a nominated area of responsibility, have insight into business activities and be able to comment on key areas of risk for those business areas. The Audit Manager will also be expected to contribute to Audit Department initiatives and work collaboratively across EMEA. Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Apr 04, 2026
Contractor
Business Audit Manager London/Hybrid 6 months contract Day rate from 700 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for a Audit Manager on a 6 month contract. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday standard office hours, however there will need to be flexibility to work outside of these hours as required. The position is hybrid working being in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Role Summary This role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the control environment in operation in EMEA business entities. It undertakes and manages audits across a range of activities and supports teams of auditors to deliver in-depth testing and review to support audit opinions. It contributes part of the Audit opinion provided the EMEA Region Management and the organisations Group Audit Committee in Tokyo. Business Area Internal Audit are asked for an independent opinion on the changes and controls implemented by the organisations within EMEA Region, this role aims to provide insight and opinion on the key controls in operation in the business areas under review and therefore must have the expertise to provide advice and consultancy services as required. Position Description ADIA is responsible for the delivery of around 90 internal audit reports per year across the EMEA region. Due to the nature of each business and the audit cycle, the number of audits each Audit Manager is responsible for can vary from year to year. On average an Audit Manager would be responsible for the delivery of around 6-8 audits per year, and contribute to other audit assignments through delivery of fieldwork for other Audit Managers. This may include technically complex and highly regulated areas, large assignments, including theme audits across more than one jurisdiction/ business. These are scheduled so that some will overlap so that two assignments may be open at the same time, closing one and planning another, an Audit Manager will be able to manage both successfully. Responsibilities Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists. Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary. Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members. Preparing draft Audit Findings for review by AD Management. The Audit Findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management including senior stakeholders. In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues. Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required. Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority Findings and the provision of assistant and guidance to Management. The Audit Manager may be also asked to assist the Audit Partner with maintaining relationships with Senior Management (D, ED and MD level) in a nominated area of responsibility, have insight into business activities and be able to comment on key areas of risk for those business areas. The Audit Manager will also be expected to contribute to Audit Department initiatives and work collaboratively across EMEA. Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Position Why this Role Exists Scaling our long tail software distribution business is one of our strategic growth initiatives, and we are motivated and determined to build upon our current services and delivery capabilities that help Enterprise Resellers and Global System Integrators effectively and consistently capture long tail software sales within their largest enterprise customers. To address this growing market opportunity, we are hiring a Sales Director, Long Tail Software, to take ownership of QBS s Long Tail Software sales strategy across EMEA. This is a unique, high-impact, individual contributor role of strategic importance to the Group, and reports directly to the Group CRO. This role will bring together your skills and passion for sales, marketing, and product development and will require tight collaboration with the CRO and local sales leaders to build and execute the go-to-market strategy, and take responsibility for messaging, collateral and programs that fully enable the sales organisation to position QBS as the leader in enterprise software solutions. As a Sales Director at our Ealing London offices you will: Setting the Strategy Shape and articulate a compelling vision for the future of Enterprise Software delivery, keeping ahead of market trends and evolving needs of our partners Own the development and continuous improvement of our long tail software offerings, working with product IT, and the Sales and Marketing teams to ensure the best market fit Leading the transition from MVP Pilot to BIC, with a scalable, repeatable process that can be rolled out across our regions Build a Sales and Marketing engagement plan for the EMEA region that enables our staff and activates our online presence Build a sales program and supporting playbooks that will motivate Enterprise Resellers and GSIs to consolidate their long tail software spend through our software delivery platform Develop and execute the plan to capture 100% of Long Tail Spend in our Enterprise Resellers and GSIs across EMEA Identify and target the top 100 large Enterprises across EMEA, and work with aligned Enterprise Resellers to translate their procurement challenges into QBS service offerings Driving Pipeline and Sales Develop tools, playbooks and training materials to enable and motivate internal and sales as well as partner sales teams to sell long tail software solutions Identify new business opportunities and secure strategic software supply contracts across the Enterprise Partner base Identify and activate co-sell motions with our Enterprise Resellers and GSIs, and develop service offerings that best fit our strategic partners' requirements and objectives Translate enterprise customer requirements into QBS portal enhancements to simplify procurement, accelerate order processing bring new capabilities to our systems, processes and online portals Platform Innovation and Operational Excellence Work closely with product and IT teams to enhance QBS portal capabilities, simplifying procurement search and procurement workflows, bringing rich and enhanced capabilities to our digital procurement systems Partnership & Ecosystem Development Build new partnerships with GSIs and deepen relationships with Enterprise Resellers Create strong and differentiated messaging, collateral and digital content to maximise QBS brand awareness Create a value proposition that is clear and compelling for internal sales teams and the target markets Work with the HSM Alliances leader to create unique and powerful offerings that drive marketplace transactions at high volume What Success Looks Like Establish QBS as a thought leader in the delivery of enterprise software solutions, through strategy innovation, unique and compelling messaging and market presence Build and Execution of the sales enablement program across the EMEA region Exceed ambitious revenue and annual profit targets for the region Grow our partnerships with Enterprise Resellers and GSIs across the region Expand QBS s long tail software delivery footprint across all our regions Requirements What You ll Bring As the driving force behind QBS s enterprise software vision, you will blend sales, product, and sales and marketing leadership, empowering you to shape strategy, build market-leading offerings, and inspire QBS teams across EMEA. Experience Experience in end-user software sales, especially long tail procurement Deep understanding of enterprise procurement processes and workflows Strong sales and marketing know-how Experience in taking as-a-service products to market Commercial Skills Commercial know-how around the software market, pricing models, negotiations, and enterprise procurement workflows. Market Knowledge Deep understanding of the software marketplace, especially the UK, France and DACH regions. Knowledge and ideally established relationships with Enterprise Reseller and GSI s Preferred Qualifications 10+ years in software distribution, channel sales, and enterprise end-user sales Open to applications from ambitious, creative people with the ability to drive change Other information Benefits: Attractive salary Commission OTE Excellent contributory pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Healthcare scheme Cycle To Work scheme Life Cover Online retail discounts Full training and development programme Mentoring opportunities Opportunities for promotion and career progression The role is office-based, candidates should therefore have a reasonable commute to our Ealing London office. Working hours 9.00am 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Company Description Established in 1987, QBS Software provides a platform for software companies and channel resellers to increase efficiency and achieve growth. We are a technology company with a focus on software covering the enterprise, cloud and consumer markets. QBS has been named in both the annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 showing significant annual compound growth, and the London Stock Exchange 1000 companies to inspire Britain. The group is headquartered in London with 7 regional offices across Europe, has recently become B Corp accredited for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, and is also independently certified by Planet Mark as net carbon neutral. Where great people work together we are looking for ambitious co-workers to take our business to the next level, and as an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all our employees. We believe we are stronger when we reflect the diversity in the world around us, making us more dynamic, more innovative and more competitive.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Position Why this Role Exists Scaling our long tail software distribution business is one of our strategic growth initiatives, and we are motivated and determined to build upon our current services and delivery capabilities that help Enterprise Resellers and Global System Integrators effectively and consistently capture long tail software sales within their largest enterprise customers. To address this growing market opportunity, we are hiring a Sales Director, Long Tail Software, to take ownership of QBS s Long Tail Software sales strategy across EMEA. This is a unique, high-impact, individual contributor role of strategic importance to the Group, and reports directly to the Group CRO. This role will bring together your skills and passion for sales, marketing, and product development and will require tight collaboration with the CRO and local sales leaders to build and execute the go-to-market strategy, and take responsibility for messaging, collateral and programs that fully enable the sales organisation to position QBS as the leader in enterprise software solutions. As a Sales Director at our Ealing London offices you will: Setting the Strategy Shape and articulate a compelling vision for the future of Enterprise Software delivery, keeping ahead of market trends and evolving needs of our partners Own the development and continuous improvement of our long tail software offerings, working with product IT, and the Sales and Marketing teams to ensure the best market fit Leading the transition from MVP Pilot to BIC, with a scalable, repeatable process that can be rolled out across our regions Build a Sales and Marketing engagement plan for the EMEA region that enables our staff and activates our online presence Build a sales program and supporting playbooks that will motivate Enterprise Resellers and GSIs to consolidate their long tail software spend through our software delivery platform Develop and execute the plan to capture 100% of Long Tail Spend in our Enterprise Resellers and GSIs across EMEA Identify and target the top 100 large Enterprises across EMEA, and work with aligned Enterprise Resellers to translate their procurement challenges into QBS service offerings Driving Pipeline and Sales Develop tools, playbooks and training materials to enable and motivate internal and sales as well as partner sales teams to sell long tail software solutions Identify new business opportunities and secure strategic software supply contracts across the Enterprise Partner base Identify and activate co-sell motions with our Enterprise Resellers and GSIs, and develop service offerings that best fit our strategic partners' requirements and objectives Translate enterprise customer requirements into QBS portal enhancements to simplify procurement, accelerate order processing bring new capabilities to our systems, processes and online portals Platform Innovation and Operational Excellence Work closely with product and IT teams to enhance QBS portal capabilities, simplifying procurement search and procurement workflows, bringing rich and enhanced capabilities to our digital procurement systems Partnership & Ecosystem Development Build new partnerships with GSIs and deepen relationships with Enterprise Resellers Create strong and differentiated messaging, collateral and digital content to maximise QBS brand awareness Create a value proposition that is clear and compelling for internal sales teams and the target markets Work with the HSM Alliances leader to create unique and powerful offerings that drive marketplace transactions at high volume What Success Looks Like Establish QBS as a thought leader in the delivery of enterprise software solutions, through strategy innovation, unique and compelling messaging and market presence Build and Execution of the sales enablement program across the EMEA region Exceed ambitious revenue and annual profit targets for the region Grow our partnerships with Enterprise Resellers and GSIs across the region Expand QBS s long tail software delivery footprint across all our regions Requirements What You ll Bring As the driving force behind QBS s enterprise software vision, you will blend sales, product, and sales and marketing leadership, empowering you to shape strategy, build market-leading offerings, and inspire QBS teams across EMEA. Experience Experience in end-user software sales, especially long tail procurement Deep understanding of enterprise procurement processes and workflows Strong sales and marketing know-how Experience in taking as-a-service products to market Commercial Skills Commercial know-how around the software market, pricing models, negotiations, and enterprise procurement workflows. Market Knowledge Deep understanding of the software marketplace, especially the UK, France and DACH regions. Knowledge and ideally established relationships with Enterprise Reseller and GSI s Preferred Qualifications 10+ years in software distribution, channel sales, and enterprise end-user sales Open to applications from ambitious, creative people with the ability to drive change Other information Benefits: Attractive salary Commission OTE Excellent contributory pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Healthcare scheme Cycle To Work scheme Life Cover Online retail discounts Full training and development programme Mentoring opportunities Opportunities for promotion and career progression The role is office-based, candidates should therefore have a reasonable commute to our Ealing London office. Working hours 9.00am 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Company Description Established in 1987, QBS Software provides a platform for software companies and channel resellers to increase efficiency and achieve growth. We are a technology company with a focus on software covering the enterprise, cloud and consumer markets. QBS has been named in both the annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 showing significant annual compound growth, and the London Stock Exchange 1000 companies to inspire Britain. The group is headquartered in London with 7 regional offices across Europe, has recently become B Corp accredited for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, and is also independently certified by Planet Mark as net carbon neutral. Where great people work together we are looking for ambitious co-workers to take our business to the next level, and as an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all our employees. We believe we are stronger when we reflect the diversity in the world around us, making us more dynamic, more innovative and more competitive.
Category Manager London/Hybrid 6 months contract Day rate from 550 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for a Category Manager on an initial 6 month contract with the potential to extend. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday standard office hours, however there will need to be flexibility to work outside of these hours as required. The position is hybrid working being in the office 2 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Purpose of Job The Category Manager will be responsible in supporting the execution of Procurement tasks within their EMEA region. Accountabilities and Responsibilities This role reports into the Head of Procurement, within the Procurement team, will perform procurement activities for IT across all spend categories, in particular for projects supporting the execution of the EMEA IT Strategy. IT supplier vendor selection using RFIs and RFPs and commercial negotiations IT supplier contract finalisation in partnership with legal Develop IT supplier consolidation towards target preferred supplier list determination Analyse IT spend, identify cost saving opportunities Ensure cloud and AI and other non core third party contractual clauses are included in respective contacts and oversee any required remediation Support tracking of IT contract metrics including cost savings Develop oversight and governance for key IT suppliers Ensure optimisation of IT resources in particular Cloud services, AI and other IT strategic initiatives. Collaborate with Technical teams to implement best practices Act as a procurement business partner, build and maintain strong relationships and credibility with the business. Maintain and build strong mutual beneficial relationship with key strategic suppliers. Lead the delivery of sourcing projects and savings, including the responsibility for driving incremental IT savings through, and in partnership with external service providers. Work closely with the Legal Department to ensure contracts are finalised appropriately. Ensure category performance and project data (savings, pipeline, milestones, risks, issues, compliance) is accurate and report to line management and appropriate governance forums. Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Experience in IT Procurement in a financial setting, with a deep understanding of Software, Infrastructure and Saas. Expertise in IT cost optimisation. Proven track record of managing IT spend and negotiation of contracts Initiative-taking and organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload to deliver within set time frames to the highest quality. Strong business awareness, researching, investigating and problem solving. Demonstrable experience in governance and spend control in the banking industry necessary. Strong analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills; ability to translate data into decision making. Familiarity with procurement tools. Experience of working within Europe would be an advantage Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Apr 02, 2026
Contractor
Category Manager London/Hybrid 6 months contract Day rate from 550 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for a Category Manager on an initial 6 month contract with the potential to extend. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday standard office hours, however there will need to be flexibility to work outside of these hours as required. The position is hybrid working being in the office 2 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Purpose of Job The Category Manager will be responsible in supporting the execution of Procurement tasks within their EMEA region. Accountabilities and Responsibilities This role reports into the Head of Procurement, within the Procurement team, will perform procurement activities for IT across all spend categories, in particular for projects supporting the execution of the EMEA IT Strategy. IT supplier vendor selection using RFIs and RFPs and commercial negotiations IT supplier contract finalisation in partnership with legal Develop IT supplier consolidation towards target preferred supplier list determination Analyse IT spend, identify cost saving opportunities Ensure cloud and AI and other non core third party contractual clauses are included in respective contacts and oversee any required remediation Support tracking of IT contract metrics including cost savings Develop oversight and governance for key IT suppliers Ensure optimisation of IT resources in particular Cloud services, AI and other IT strategic initiatives. Collaborate with Technical teams to implement best practices Act as a procurement business partner, build and maintain strong relationships and credibility with the business. Maintain and build strong mutual beneficial relationship with key strategic suppliers. Lead the delivery of sourcing projects and savings, including the responsibility for driving incremental IT savings through, and in partnership with external service providers. Work closely with the Legal Department to ensure contracts are finalised appropriately. Ensure category performance and project data (savings, pipeline, milestones, risks, issues, compliance) is accurate and report to line management and appropriate governance forums. Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Experience in IT Procurement in a financial setting, with a deep understanding of Software, Infrastructure and Saas. Expertise in IT cost optimisation. Proven track record of managing IT spend and negotiation of contracts Initiative-taking and organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload to deliver within set time frames to the highest quality. Strong business awareness, researching, investigating and problem solving. Demonstrable experience in governance and spend control in the banking industry necessary. Strong analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills; ability to translate data into decision making. Familiarity with procurement tools. Experience of working within Europe would be an advantage Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Robert Half are working in partnership with a US listed business based in South Oxfordshire to recruit a Financial Controller within their shared service function. This is a senior role focusing on areas of Record to Report (R2R) across the EMEA region, an opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders whilst maintaining and improving controls, processes and systems. If you have worked within a large, complex environment and have an affinity to maintaining controls, reporting and efficient monthly/annual close then this is a great role to move into! There is a road to develop and transform the function into a value add, best in class operation, this would suit a candidate with ideas and a mindset geared towards process improvement and change. As Financial Controller, you will receive a base salary of in the region of £75,000 to £85,000 with excellent benefits including a 15% bonus! Please not this role is a site-based position. Key responsibilities include Accountable for the accuracy and delivery of management reporting, statutory accounts, balance sheet integrity and overall financial records of the EMEA region Operate as the finance lead for your region, a conduit between the head office/group functions and regional leads within the business in their respective entities Drive continuous improvement and optimisation within areas of ERP and reporting tools Deliver multi-entity financial reporting under IFRS/US GAAP Establish what good looks like in terms of performance/team management with clear KPI's, plan and deliverables - coach, develop and drive the function Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes across the region Build strong and valuable relationships with cross-functional stakeholders About your experience Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Experience within the group reporting/R2R function of a complex and international business Ability to maintain control and compliance whilst developing best in class processes Strong communication and business partnering capabilities, working with international senior stakeholders Excellent systems aptitude with mainstream ERP experience Desire to be seen as a leader, setting tone and example for the function Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Robert Half are working in partnership with a US listed business based in South Oxfordshire to recruit a Financial Controller within their shared service function. This is a senior role focusing on areas of Record to Report (R2R) across the EMEA region, an opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders whilst maintaining and improving controls, processes and systems. If you have worked within a large, complex environment and have an affinity to maintaining controls, reporting and efficient monthly/annual close then this is a great role to move into! There is a road to develop and transform the function into a value add, best in class operation, this would suit a candidate with ideas and a mindset geared towards process improvement and change. As Financial Controller, you will receive a base salary of in the region of £75,000 to £85,000 with excellent benefits including a 15% bonus! Please not this role is a site-based position. Key responsibilities include Accountable for the accuracy and delivery of management reporting, statutory accounts, balance sheet integrity and overall financial records of the EMEA region Operate as the finance lead for your region, a conduit between the head office/group functions and regional leads within the business in their respective entities Drive continuous improvement and optimisation within areas of ERP and reporting tools Deliver multi-entity financial reporting under IFRS/US GAAP Establish what good looks like in terms of performance/team management with clear KPI's, plan and deliverables - coach, develop and drive the function Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes across the region Build strong and valuable relationships with cross-functional stakeholders About your experience Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Experience within the group reporting/R2R function of a complex and international business Ability to maintain control and compliance whilst developing best in class processes Strong communication and business partnering capabilities, working with international senior stakeholders Excellent systems aptitude with mainstream ERP experience Desire to be seen as a leader, setting tone and example for the function Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Handle Recruitment are proud to be assisting a Global Media Giant in their search for a Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, controllership, and process improvements while supporting the EMEA Controller and leading the local finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational improvements. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Compliance & Accounting Support the EMEA Controller in preparing and coordinating the month-end close process. Review monthly profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and key reconciliations. Ensure controlling activities meet country regulatory reporting requirements, including US GAAP. Review statutory financial statements, including UK consolidated accounts, and related regulatory filings for Board approval. Support and execute reporting under UK GAAP. Manage and support external audit engagements. Review and approve tax computations and VAT returns. Oversee cash flow forecasts and perform monthly variance analysis. Review and approve journals and judgement-based manual adjustments. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Corporate Finance, FP&A, and Commercial Controlling teams. Lead and manage the Financial Reporting and Controllership teams. Act as a key liaison with department heads and commercial teams. Oversee the production of accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting. Manage tax compliance, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing policies. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Monitor operational KPIs and service delivery across the finance function. Partner with the Senior Director of Controlling Operations to mitigate risks and identify improvement opportunities. Oversee the balance sheet reconciliation process performed by the Controlling Operations team. Drive initiatives to improve Free Cash Flow and take ownership of cash flow forecasting. Contribute to the development of reporting standards, financial policies, and internal controls. Support offshore teams in standardising and improving finance processes and technology. Qualifications & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience. Experience within a top 10 accountancy firm is highly desirable. Proven experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role. Skills & Expertise Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and UK GAAP. Experience managing internal and external audits. Strong understanding of corporation tax, VAT, and withholding tax. Experience implementing or monitoring internal control frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead teams and influence change. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Handle Recruitment are proud to be assisting a Global Media Giant in their search for a Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, controllership, and process improvements while supporting the EMEA Controller and leading the local finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational improvements. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Compliance & Accounting Support the EMEA Controller in preparing and coordinating the month-end close process. Review monthly profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and key reconciliations. Ensure controlling activities meet country regulatory reporting requirements, including US GAAP. Review statutory financial statements, including UK consolidated accounts, and related regulatory filings for Board approval. Support and execute reporting under UK GAAP. Manage and support external audit engagements. Review and approve tax computations and VAT returns. Oversee cash flow forecasts and perform monthly variance analysis. Review and approve journals and judgement-based manual adjustments. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Corporate Finance, FP&A, and Commercial Controlling teams. Lead and manage the Financial Reporting and Controllership teams. Act as a key liaison with department heads and commercial teams. Oversee the production of accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting. Manage tax compliance, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing policies. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Monitor operational KPIs and service delivery across the finance function. Partner with the Senior Director of Controlling Operations to mitigate risks and identify improvement opportunities. Oversee the balance sheet reconciliation process performed by the Controlling Operations team. Drive initiatives to improve Free Cash Flow and take ownership of cash flow forecasting. Contribute to the development of reporting standards, financial policies, and internal controls. Support offshore teams in standardising and improving finance processes and technology. Qualifications & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience. Experience within a top 10 accountancy firm is highly desirable. Proven experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role. Skills & Expertise Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and UK GAAP. Experience managing internal and external audits. Strong understanding of corporation tax, VAT, and withholding tax. Experience implementing or monitoring internal control frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead teams and influence change. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Join The Team as a Community Safety Officer! Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a knack for resolving conflicts and ensuring a safe environment for all? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Position: Community Safety Officer Location: Gateshead Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Division: Customer Service Role Type: Hybrid Why Join Us? Our client is dedicated to providing a quality, victim-centered Community Safety service to both Social and Non-Social Housing, as well as Care and Support customers. Based just a 15-minute walk from MetroCentre train station, our office offers a vibrant atmosphere where your contributions truly matter. Your Role: As a Community Safety Officer, you will: Manage a caseload with a victim-centered approach to ensure timely resolutions. Provide clear and supportive Community Safety advice to customers, partners, and colleagues. Progress legal actions as necessary, including liaising with solicitors and attending court. Collaborate with frontline housing colleagues to enhance community engagement. Utilize customer intelligence to promote tenancy sustainability. Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Work flexibly and proactively to deliver outstanding service to customers. What We're Looking For: You should have: A proven track record of delivering high-quality service in a housing environment. Knowledge of anti-social behavior and housing legislation. Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with a diverse customer base. Strong stakeholder management abilities, both internal and external. A calm demeanor under pressure and a flexible team player attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent attention to detail. Must have a full UK driving license and access to own vehicle Desirable Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in managing anti-social behavior are a plus! Why You'll Love Working With Us: Be part of a dynamic team committed to community safety. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of others. Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're enthusiastic about community safety and possess the skills we're looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to create safer communities in Gateshead. Apply Today! Join us in making a positive impact. Your journey starts here! Note: This position is temporary and full-time, requiring flexibility and a proactive approach to service delivery. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Join The Team as a Community Safety Officer! Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a knack for resolving conflicts and ensuring a safe environment for all? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Position: Community Safety Officer Location: Gateshead Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Division: Customer Service Role Type: Hybrid Why Join Us? Our client is dedicated to providing a quality, victim-centered Community Safety service to both Social and Non-Social Housing, as well as Care and Support customers. Based just a 15-minute walk from MetroCentre train station, our office offers a vibrant atmosphere where your contributions truly matter. Your Role: As a Community Safety Officer, you will: Manage a caseload with a victim-centered approach to ensure timely resolutions. Provide clear and supportive Community Safety advice to customers, partners, and colleagues. Progress legal actions as necessary, including liaising with solicitors and attending court. Collaborate with frontline housing colleagues to enhance community engagement. Utilize customer intelligence to promote tenancy sustainability. Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Work flexibly and proactively to deliver outstanding service to customers. What We're Looking For: You should have: A proven track record of delivering high-quality service in a housing environment. Knowledge of anti-social behavior and housing legislation. Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with a diverse customer base. Strong stakeholder management abilities, both internal and external. A calm demeanor under pressure and a flexible team player attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent attention to detail. Must have a full UK driving license and access to own vehicle Desirable Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in managing anti-social behavior are a plus! Why You'll Love Working With Us: Be part of a dynamic team committed to community safety. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of others. Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're enthusiastic about community safety and possess the skills we're looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to create safer communities in Gateshead. Apply Today! Join us in making a positive impact. Your journey starts here! Note: This position is temporary and full-time, requiring flexibility and a proactive approach to service delivery. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a global professional services business in the heart of Leeds, West Yorkshire, to find an ambitious and driven Financial Accountant to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. As a Financial Accountant, you'll be involved with both accounting duties and industry specific finance functions, alongside getting stuck into project work around process improvement. You'll be overseeing financial reporting for multiple entities, reconciliations and assisting with month-end. This is a really exciting opportunity to be in a hands-on role and to make your mark on internal processes and drive culture in a well-performing global company. The business encourages a forward thinking way of working, with collaboration at the heart of everything! You'll be joining a team of professionals who enjoy their work and provide a key function within the business. They are looking for a like-minded individual to develop into this role and make it their own. What will you be doing? Take ownership for aspects of financial reporting and balance sheet controls, taking 'end-to-end' responsibility for certain Month/Year-end activities: Creating process improvements, suggesting changes to enhance the control environment and improve decision making insight Provision of reliable quarterly management accounts for a range of units Compilation of annual TB and financial statements for certain units within the UK-based group, and elsewhere, ready for both the Finance Manager's review and subsequent external audit, ensuring accuracy and complete analysis. Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, often unguided, for the relevant units, as well as other key accounts, including distributions and payroll costs. Development, implementation and maintenance of a new model for regular reconciliation of EMEA intercompany balances; complete resolution of reconciling items to ensure they are cleared in a timely manner and to ensure that processes/controls are adapted/implemented to prevent recurrence where feasible. Own accuracy of, and prepare, VAT reporting for various units Provision of data to external statutory auditors during their audits, ensuring this meets expected standards, in addition to being able to guide them through the analysis and hold submission of key content needed for auditors. Preparation and delivery of various regular reports to internal stakeholders. Preparation/input of various monthly journals for the month-end routine. Calculation and billing of certain shared overhead costs to fellow group entities. Ensure that banking procedures are secure and controlled and that any gaps in controls are addressed. Hold responsibility for banking authorisation and ensure that payments are protected and any missing components are addressed. Provide a critical approach to all transactions and recommend improvements. Identify errors/potential errors. What skills are we looking for? Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Ambitious and driven Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong Excel skills Significant experience creating new processes and leading through change to delivery What's on offer? Competitive salary of between 50,000- 55,000 25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off Hybrid working and flexible start/finish Social events Health Insurance Modern, purpose built offices with parking nearby Easy to commute to on the train, 10-minute walk from Leeds station! Send us your CV below, or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a global professional services business in the heart of Leeds, West Yorkshire, to find an ambitious and driven Financial Accountant to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. As a Financial Accountant, you'll be involved with both accounting duties and industry specific finance functions, alongside getting stuck into project work around process improvement. You'll be overseeing financial reporting for multiple entities, reconciliations and assisting with month-end. This is a really exciting opportunity to be in a hands-on role and to make your mark on internal processes and drive culture in a well-performing global company. The business encourages a forward thinking way of working, with collaboration at the heart of everything! You'll be joining a team of professionals who enjoy their work and provide a key function within the business. They are looking for a like-minded individual to develop into this role and make it their own. What will you be doing? Take ownership for aspects of financial reporting and balance sheet controls, taking 'end-to-end' responsibility for certain Month/Year-end activities: Creating process improvements, suggesting changes to enhance the control environment and improve decision making insight Provision of reliable quarterly management accounts for a range of units Compilation of annual TB and financial statements for certain units within the UK-based group, and elsewhere, ready for both the Finance Manager's review and subsequent external audit, ensuring accuracy and complete analysis. Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, often unguided, for the relevant units, as well as other key accounts, including distributions and payroll costs. Development, implementation and maintenance of a new model for regular reconciliation of EMEA intercompany balances; complete resolution of reconciling items to ensure they are cleared in a timely manner and to ensure that processes/controls are adapted/implemented to prevent recurrence where feasible. Own accuracy of, and prepare, VAT reporting for various units Provision of data to external statutory auditors during their audits, ensuring this meets expected standards, in addition to being able to guide them through the analysis and hold submission of key content needed for auditors. Preparation and delivery of various regular reports to internal stakeholders. Preparation/input of various monthly journals for the month-end routine. Calculation and billing of certain shared overhead costs to fellow group entities. Ensure that banking procedures are secure and controlled and that any gaps in controls are addressed. Hold responsibility for banking authorisation and ensure that payments are protected and any missing components are addressed. Provide a critical approach to all transactions and recommend improvements. Identify errors/potential errors. What skills are we looking for? Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Ambitious and driven Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong Excel skills Significant experience creating new processes and leading through change to delivery What's on offer? Competitive salary of between 50,000- 55,000 25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off Hybrid working and flexible start/finish Social events Health Insurance Modern, purpose built offices with parking nearby Easy to commute to on the train, 10-minute walk from Leeds station! Send us your CV below, or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a global professional services business in the heart of Leeds to find an Interim Accountant on a 6 - 12 month contract. You'll be involved with both accounting duties and industry specific finance functions, alongside getting stuck into project work around process improvement. This is a really exciting opportunity to make your mark on internal processes and drive culture in a well-performing global company. This West Yorkshire business encourages a forward thinking way of working, with collaboration at the heart of everything! You'll be joining a team of professionals who enjoy their work and provide a key function within the business. They are looking for a like-minded individual to develop into this role and make it their own. What will you be doing? Reporting to the Finance Manager, the primary purpose of the role is to provide accounting services across a range of responsibilities, delivering technical guidance and analysis, appropriate to relevant accounting standards/ legal requirements, in a timely and reliable manner. Take ownership for aspects of financial reporting and balance sheet controls, taking 'end to end' responsibility for certain Month/Year end activities Creating process improvements, suggesting changes to enhance the control environment and improve decision making insight For example, the provision of reliable quarterly management accounts for a range of units Compilation of annual TB and financial statements for certain units within the UK-based group, and elsewhere, ready for both the Finance Manager's review and subsequent external audit, ensuring accuracy and complete analysis. Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, often unguided, for the relevant units, as well as other key accounts, including distributions and payroll costs. Development, implementation and maintenance of new model for regular reconciliation of EMEA intercompany balances; complete resolution of reconciling items to ensure they are cleared in a timely manner and to ensure that processes/controls are adapted/implemented to prevent recurrence where feasible. Own accuracy of, and prepare, VAT reporting for various units Provision of data to external statutory auditors during their audits, ensuring this meets expected standards, in addition to being able to guide them through the analysis and hold submission of key content needed for auditors. Preparation and delivery of various regular reports to internal stakeholders. Preparation/input of various monthly journals for the month-end routine. Calculation and billing of certain shared overhead costs to fellow group entities. Ensure that banking procedures are secure and controlled and that any gaps in controls are addressed. Hold responsibility for banking authorisation and ensure that payments are protected and any missing components are addressed. Provide a critical approach to all transactions and recommend improvements. Identify errors/potential errors. What skills are we looking for? Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant. (By exception, where alternative, valuable experience exists, then part qualified may also be considered.) Significant experience creating new processes and leading through change to delivery, often without guidance Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written Significant experience in similar accounting roles. Solid, demonstrable skill in the technical aspects of accounting procedure Ambitious / Pro-active - delivers the expected result and offers suggestions for improvement Strong team player, able to build strong relationships with team members and business stakeholders; Sense of fun, energy and team building. Strong analytical skills What's on offer? Competitive salary of 55,000 - 60,000 25 days annual leave with bank holidays off Hybrid working and flexible start/finish Social events Health Insurance Modern, purpose built offices with parking nearby Easy to commute on the train, 10 minute walk from Leeds station! Apply for this role below, or contact Kayley for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a global professional services business in the heart of Leeds to find an Interim Accountant on a 6 - 12 month contract. You'll be involved with both accounting duties and industry specific finance functions, alongside getting stuck into project work around process improvement. This is a really exciting opportunity to make your mark on internal processes and drive culture in a well-performing global company. This West Yorkshire business encourages a forward thinking way of working, with collaboration at the heart of everything! You'll be joining a team of professionals who enjoy their work and provide a key function within the business. They are looking for a like-minded individual to develop into this role and make it their own. What will you be doing? Reporting to the Finance Manager, the primary purpose of the role is to provide accounting services across a range of responsibilities, delivering technical guidance and analysis, appropriate to relevant accounting standards/ legal requirements, in a timely and reliable manner. Take ownership for aspects of financial reporting and balance sheet controls, taking 'end to end' responsibility for certain Month/Year end activities Creating process improvements, suggesting changes to enhance the control environment and improve decision making insight For example, the provision of reliable quarterly management accounts for a range of units Compilation of annual TB and financial statements for certain units within the UK-based group, and elsewhere, ready for both the Finance Manager's review and subsequent external audit, ensuring accuracy and complete analysis. Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, often unguided, for the relevant units, as well as other key accounts, including distributions and payroll costs. Development, implementation and maintenance of new model for regular reconciliation of EMEA intercompany balances; complete resolution of reconciling items to ensure they are cleared in a timely manner and to ensure that processes/controls are adapted/implemented to prevent recurrence where feasible. Own accuracy of, and prepare, VAT reporting for various units Provision of data to external statutory auditors during their audits, ensuring this meets expected standards, in addition to being able to guide them through the analysis and hold submission of key content needed for auditors. Preparation and delivery of various regular reports to internal stakeholders. Preparation/input of various monthly journals for the month-end routine. Calculation and billing of certain shared overhead costs to fellow group entities. Ensure that banking procedures are secure and controlled and that any gaps in controls are addressed. Hold responsibility for banking authorisation and ensure that payments are protected and any missing components are addressed. Provide a critical approach to all transactions and recommend improvements. Identify errors/potential errors. What skills are we looking for? Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant. (By exception, where alternative, valuable experience exists, then part qualified may also be considered.) Significant experience creating new processes and leading through change to delivery, often without guidance Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written Significant experience in similar accounting roles. Solid, demonstrable skill in the technical aspects of accounting procedure Ambitious / Pro-active - delivers the expected result and offers suggestions for improvement Strong team player, able to build strong relationships with team members and business stakeholders; Sense of fun, energy and team building. Strong analytical skills What's on offer? Competitive salary of 55,000 - 60,000 25 days annual leave with bank holidays off Hybrid working and flexible start/finish Social events Health Insurance Modern, purpose built offices with parking nearby Easy to commute on the train, 10 minute walk from Leeds station! Apply for this role below, or contact Kayley for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Talent Acquisition Partner - Next Generation The Talent Acquisition Partner Next Generation, is responsible for designing and implementing the attraction and selection process for the Intern, Graduate and Apprentice Programmes, ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment process across CBRE GWS Business lines. This role will have direct responsibility for the apprenticeship programme. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead and working with a flexible structure alongside Talent Acquisition (TA), Learning and Talent Management(L&TM), TA Marketing and the wider Next Gen teams to deliver recruitment activity and a seamless candidate experience across CBRE GWS. What You'll Do Responsible for strategic approach to next generation TA Managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders internally (Technical Directors, leadership, L&TM, business etc) / externally (Universities, schools, charity partnerships, and societies) & partners for apprenticeship schemes Advertising, sourcing & screening for UK technical apprenticeship scheme for all GWS business lines Promoting CBRE GWS as an employer of choice for Next Gen including internally /externally and through creating / updating collateral that empowers the business to also promote this e.g., Hiring Manager toolkit Acting as SME / point of contact for TA on Next Gen recruiting for example educating & sharing clearly defined recruitment & selection process for grad / intern / apprentice schemes to TA / business both in & outside of UK; owning & clearly communicating UK Next Generation recruitment timelines etc Providing data & insights on Next Gen hiring including DEI objectives & ensuring those objectives are met Collaborating closely with the business, L&TM, business line dedicated TA teams to ensure a world class approach to Next Generation hiring which enables our business to thrive Design and overseeing of Assessment Centre assessments, designing scoring matrix, running assessor briefing and wash up sessions. Lead on assessment centres, act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to advise on recruitment strategy Work closely with C&C steerco, EBRG's and diversity communities' team to ensure we are building diverse talent pipelines from school through to university Act as the candidate's liaison throughout the hiring process ensuring a positive experience and high retention rate. Working in collaboration with other members of the Talent Acquisition and People team to ensure the delivery of high-quality recruits against requirements from diverse pools of candidates Promotes CBRE employer brand initiatives to attract diverse talent, actively participating across the TA team ensuring best practice is shared and implemented Update Avature (ATS) and other reporting systems to enable weekly and monthly TA activity reports Support charity partners, C&C Partnerships, and third-party suppliers to enhance the Next Gen recruitment process and support the C&C targets. Support Next Gen recruitment activity across EMEA, liaising with international TA partners and People leads to identify hiring needs, eligibility criteria and target schools. Engage with target schools, Universities, and charities to run in house workshops, CV skills sessions, presentations etc to promote CBRE GWS and attract talent into the Next Gen Schemes. Support L&TM with hosting induction programmes for intern, apprentices, and graduates into the business. Ensure the team support the graduates and apprentices through a range of professional qualifications What You'll Need Recruitment experience within Next Generation (apprentices, graduates & Interns) Experienced in the use of resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools A passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all approaches Recruitment technology - ATS expertise, varied search and sourcing methods, LinkedIn, talent pooling and market mapping Excellent MS Office Skills. Thrives on working in a fast moving, creative, flexible environment Excellent stakeholder management & business partnering skills, working with senior leaders, communities' partnerships and training suppliers Why CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at (url removed). CBRE UK was recognized as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 , a list compiled by the Department for Education to honor organizations with outstanding commitment to apprenticeship training. Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Talent Acquisition Partner - Next Generation The Talent Acquisition Partner Next Generation, is responsible for designing and implementing the attraction and selection process for the Intern, Graduate and Apprentice Programmes, ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment process across CBRE GWS Business lines. This role will have direct responsibility for the apprenticeship programme. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead and working with a flexible structure alongside Talent Acquisition (TA), Learning and Talent Management(L&TM), TA Marketing and the wider Next Gen teams to deliver recruitment activity and a seamless candidate experience across CBRE GWS. What You'll Do Responsible for strategic approach to next generation TA Managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders internally (Technical Directors, leadership, L&TM, business etc) / externally (Universities, schools, charity partnerships, and societies) & partners for apprenticeship schemes Advertising, sourcing & screening for UK technical apprenticeship scheme for all GWS business lines Promoting CBRE GWS as an employer of choice for Next Gen including internally /externally and through creating / updating collateral that empowers the business to also promote this e.g., Hiring Manager toolkit Acting as SME / point of contact for TA on Next Gen recruiting for example educating & sharing clearly defined recruitment & selection process for grad / intern / apprentice schemes to TA / business both in & outside of UK; owning & clearly communicating UK Next Generation recruitment timelines etc Providing data & insights on Next Gen hiring including DEI objectives & ensuring those objectives are met Collaborating closely with the business, L&TM, business line dedicated TA teams to ensure a world class approach to Next Generation hiring which enables our business to thrive Design and overseeing of Assessment Centre assessments, designing scoring matrix, running assessor briefing and wash up sessions. Lead on assessment centres, act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to advise on recruitment strategy Work closely with C&C steerco, EBRG's and diversity communities' team to ensure we are building diverse talent pipelines from school through to university Act as the candidate's liaison throughout the hiring process ensuring a positive experience and high retention rate. Working in collaboration with other members of the Talent Acquisition and People team to ensure the delivery of high-quality recruits against requirements from diverse pools of candidates Promotes CBRE employer brand initiatives to attract diverse talent, actively participating across the TA team ensuring best practice is shared and implemented Update Avature (ATS) and other reporting systems to enable weekly and monthly TA activity reports Support charity partners, C&C Partnerships, and third-party suppliers to enhance the Next Gen recruitment process and support the C&C targets. Support Next Gen recruitment activity across EMEA, liaising with international TA partners and People leads to identify hiring needs, eligibility criteria and target schools. Engage with target schools, Universities, and charities to run in house workshops, CV skills sessions, presentations etc to promote CBRE GWS and attract talent into the Next Gen Schemes. Support L&TM with hosting induction programmes for intern, apprentices, and graduates into the business. Ensure the team support the graduates and apprentices through a range of professional qualifications What You'll Need Recruitment experience within Next Generation (apprentices, graduates & Interns) Experienced in the use of resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools A passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all approaches Recruitment technology - ATS expertise, varied search and sourcing methods, LinkedIn, talent pooling and market mapping Excellent MS Office Skills. Thrives on working in a fast moving, creative, flexible environment Excellent stakeholder management & business partnering skills, working with senior leaders, communities' partnerships and training suppliers Why CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at (url removed). CBRE UK was recognized as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 , a list compiled by the Department for Education to honor organizations with outstanding commitment to apprenticeship training. Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Your new company A leading recruitment organisation with over 50 years of experience recruiting across multiple specialisms and over 30 countries. They employ over 10,000 people worldwide and prioritise a people-centred approach, helping both organisations and individuals to meet their goals. They currently have a need to bring in a Head of PMO to establish and lead a Project management office for the Technology, Operations and Optimisation programme, which is a high-profile programme to transform the technology landscape of the organisation. Your new role The Head of PMO will be required to establish a consistent delivery governance model, ensuring disciplined execution of the portfolio and providing transparency across scope, schedule, cost, risk and benefits. The Head of PMO will enable delivery outcomes by co-ordinating cross-programme execution, managing dependencies across global regions and ensuring operational readiness for go-lives and transitions into run. The Head of PMO will be required to lead and develop a team of technical Project Managers, fostering a high-performance engineering culture with accountability and continuous improvement. The Head of PMO will be required to ensure consistent planning, RAID/ dependency management, cutover governance, stakeholder reporting and executive steering preparation. In partnership with the Technology Enterprise Portfolio Management, the roleholder will ensure alignment of project methodologies, templates, KPI's, auditability, deliver cadence and quarterly portfolio reviews. The Head of PMO will co-ordinate project developers across global regions (America, APAC, UK&I & CEMEA) and will ensure regulatory and operational needs are addressed. They will work with Infrastructure, Platform, Service Desk, IM & Tooling to align roadmaps, dependencies and readiness. They will also be required to ensure vendor-led activities meet delivery criteria, milestones and documentation standards. What you'll need to succeed Experience working in a Head of PMO capacity previously Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and mentor a team of Technical Project Managers Strong experience supporting a large technology transformation programme previously 3rd party vendor relationship management skills Experience working on global transformation programmes Knowledge of the recruitment industry nice to have What you'll get in return Competitive basic salary up to 117,000 Various benefits Hybrid working 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 about your career. 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)
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Your new company A leading recruitment organisation with over 50 years of experience recruiting across multiple specialisms and over 30 countries. They employ over 10,000 people worldwide and prioritise a people-centred approach, helping both organisations and individuals to meet their goals. They currently have a need to bring in a Head of PMO to establish and lead a Project management office for the Technology, Operations and Optimisation programme, which is a high-profile programme to transform the technology landscape of the organisation. Your new role The Head of PMO will be required to establish a consistent delivery governance model, ensuring disciplined execution of the portfolio and providing transparency across scope, schedule, cost, risk and benefits. The Head of PMO will enable delivery outcomes by co-ordinating cross-programme execution, managing dependencies across global regions and ensuring operational readiness for go-lives and transitions into run. The Head of PMO will be required to lead and develop a team of technical Project Managers, fostering a high-performance engineering culture with accountability and continuous improvement. The Head of PMO will be required to ensure consistent planning, RAID/ dependency management, cutover governance, stakeholder reporting and executive steering preparation. In partnership with the Technology Enterprise Portfolio Management, the roleholder will ensure alignment of project methodologies, templates, KPI's, auditability, deliver cadence and quarterly portfolio reviews. The Head of PMO will co-ordinate project developers across global regions (America, APAC, UK&I & CEMEA) and will ensure regulatory and operational needs are addressed. They will work with Infrastructure, Platform, Service Desk, IM & Tooling to align roadmaps, dependencies and readiness. They will also be required to ensure vendor-led activities meet delivery criteria, milestones and documentation standards. What you'll need to succeed Experience working in a Head of PMO capacity previously Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and mentor a team of Technical Project Managers Strong experience supporting a large technology transformation programme previously 3rd party vendor relationship management skills Experience working on global transformation programmes Knowledge of the recruitment industry nice to have What you'll get in return Competitive basic salary up to 117,000 Various benefits Hybrid working 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 about your career. 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)
Operations and Recruitment Coordinator About HAT For over five decades, HAT has been a trusted partner providing training, recruitment, compliance services, and technical support as well as an audit methodology to more than 250 accountancy firms across the UK. Our clients range from members of the Accountancy Age Top 50 to sole practitioners. HAT's areas of expertise include audit and assurance, financial reporting and practice procedures. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a truly personal service and delivering practical advice on current technical developments and issues. The Role The Operations and Recruitment Coordinator role is varied, engaging and essential to our operations. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to our small team and serve as the first point of contact for many of our prestigious clients via phone and email. Working closely with senior colleagues who have valuable skills and experience to pass on, you'll gain essential administrative skills while supporting our operations. This position is key to the smooth operation of the company and maintaining our high standards of client service, giving you real responsibility and a meaningful impact from your first week. Perfect Graduate Opportunity This is an administrative role for a recent graduate looking to start their career. We're seeking a bright, ambitious individual with a minimum of a 2:2 degree and strong A-level results who is ready to develop and grow. We're looking for a natural organiser who thrives on creating efficient systems and enjoys working with detail. someone who is meticulous, reliable, and takes pride in accuracy. You should be adaptable and resourceful, with excellent communication skills and a professional, helpful attitude toward colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate will be technologically proficient, quick to pick up new processes, dedicated to the role, and genuinely keen to absorb knowledge from experienced team members. Personal Specification Essential Requirements •Excellent interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills with confidence in dealing with senior staff, both internally and at client organisations •Effective organisational skills with the ability to plan, multitask and prioritise a fluctuating workload •Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook and other Office products with confidence in managing and organising data Key Behavioral Requirements • Professional demeanour at all times with a natural ability to build relationships • Positive and enthusiastic attitude that energises the team • Organised with a keen eye for detail • Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and flexibility • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision but happy to reach out for help when needed • Comfortable working with a diverse range of clients, suppliers and team members across all levels of seniority Key Responsibilities Client Communication & Relationship Building • Handle general telephone queries via Microsoft Teams app and email correspondence • Resolve client queries where possible or direct to appropriate team members • Monitor and respond to chat facility on company website • Build lasting relationships with professionals at top-tier accountancy firms General Administration & Business Operations • Organise courier services and maintain delivery logs • Complete new client registration and lost client forms • Maintain and update CRM system • Upload e-newsletters and technical memos to the company website • Distribute online manuals to clients via ShareFile • Log file reviews including booking tracking, receipt confirmation and statistics compilation Training Coordination & Event Leadership • Process HAT course bookings from clients • Reserve meeting and training rooms for courses • Liaise with internal and external venues to confirm attendance numbers • Prepare signing-in sheets and assessment materials • Send course confirmations and joining instructions to delegates • Prepare and distribute attendance certificates • Arrange printing of course materials • Manage course nominations process • Coordinate trainable head declarations Recruitment Support & University Partnerships • Update online job advertisements with university partners • Set up candidates on our recruitment system • Invite candidates to online assessments and monitor progress • Conduct reference checks for new starters and forward to clients • Send invitations for Student Committee and Student Liaison Committee meetings Financial Administration • Enter invoice data into Excel spreadsheets • Provide copy invoices upon client request • Reconcile courier deliveries with associated billing Event Management • Organise annual client social events, including quiz and bowling competitions • Plan and coordinate Christmas and summer party events Meeting Support & Administration • Take comprehensive minutes during team meetings • Coordinate staff birthday celebrations, including cards and gifts Specialist Administrative Tasks • Manage quarterly and annual reporting dates • Co-ordinate Quality Assurance questionnaires and related reviews for top 20 key accounting network Ad-hoc Larger Projects (Growth Opportunities) • Organise and maintain file management on shared drives • Cleanse and update ShareFile client data • Cleanse and maintain MailChimp database • Cleanse manual data entries on Fibre system • Conduct SmartSearch AML checks on all existing clients • Support other strategic projects as required What We Offer You Competitive Package & Benefits • Salary: £28,000 per annum with growth potential • Hours: Full-time position, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday • Location: Fully remote/home-based position with occasional travel into our London office when required • Pension: Employer contribution: 5% (employee contribution: 3%) • Holiday: 25 days annual leave (three days required to be taken between Christmas andNew Year) • Equipment: Work phone and computer provided • Environment: Flexible, supportive working environment
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Operations and Recruitment Coordinator About HAT For over five decades, HAT has been a trusted partner providing training, recruitment, compliance services, and technical support as well as an audit methodology to more than 250 accountancy firms across the UK. Our clients range from members of the Accountancy Age Top 50 to sole practitioners. HAT's areas of expertise include audit and assurance, financial reporting and practice procedures. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a truly personal service and delivering practical advice on current technical developments and issues. The Role The Operations and Recruitment Coordinator role is varied, engaging and essential to our operations. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to our small team and serve as the first point of contact for many of our prestigious clients via phone and email. Working closely with senior colleagues who have valuable skills and experience to pass on, you'll gain essential administrative skills while supporting our operations. This position is key to the smooth operation of the company and maintaining our high standards of client service, giving you real responsibility and a meaningful impact from your first week. Perfect Graduate Opportunity This is an administrative role for a recent graduate looking to start their career. We're seeking a bright, ambitious individual with a minimum of a 2:2 degree and strong A-level results who is ready to develop and grow. We're looking for a natural organiser who thrives on creating efficient systems and enjoys working with detail. someone who is meticulous, reliable, and takes pride in accuracy. You should be adaptable and resourceful, with excellent communication skills and a professional, helpful attitude toward colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate will be technologically proficient, quick to pick up new processes, dedicated to the role, and genuinely keen to absorb knowledge from experienced team members. Personal Specification Essential Requirements •Excellent interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills with confidence in dealing with senior staff, both internally and at client organisations •Effective organisational skills with the ability to plan, multitask and prioritise a fluctuating workload •Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook and other Office products with confidence in managing and organising data Key Behavioral Requirements • Professional demeanour at all times with a natural ability to build relationships • Positive and enthusiastic attitude that energises the team • Organised with a keen eye for detail • Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and flexibility • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision but happy to reach out for help when needed • Comfortable working with a diverse range of clients, suppliers and team members across all levels of seniority Key Responsibilities Client Communication & Relationship Building • Handle general telephone queries via Microsoft Teams app and email correspondence • Resolve client queries where possible or direct to appropriate team members • Monitor and respond to chat facility on company website • Build lasting relationships with professionals at top-tier accountancy firms General Administration & Business Operations • Organise courier services and maintain delivery logs • Complete new client registration and lost client forms • Maintain and update CRM system • Upload e-newsletters and technical memos to the company website • Distribute online manuals to clients via ShareFile • Log file reviews including booking tracking, receipt confirmation and statistics compilation Training Coordination & Event Leadership • Process HAT course bookings from clients • Reserve meeting and training rooms for courses • Liaise with internal and external venues to confirm attendance numbers • Prepare signing-in sheets and assessment materials • Send course confirmations and joining instructions to delegates • Prepare and distribute attendance certificates • Arrange printing of course materials • Manage course nominations process • Coordinate trainable head declarations Recruitment Support & University Partnerships • Update online job advertisements with university partners • Set up candidates on our recruitment system • Invite candidates to online assessments and monitor progress • Conduct reference checks for new starters and forward to clients • Send invitations for Student Committee and Student Liaison Committee meetings Financial Administration • Enter invoice data into Excel spreadsheets • Provide copy invoices upon client request • Reconcile courier deliveries with associated billing Event Management • Organise annual client social events, including quiz and bowling competitions • Plan and coordinate Christmas and summer party events Meeting Support & Administration • Take comprehensive minutes during team meetings • Coordinate staff birthday celebrations, including cards and gifts Specialist Administrative Tasks • Manage quarterly and annual reporting dates • Co-ordinate Quality Assurance questionnaires and related reviews for top 20 key accounting network Ad-hoc Larger Projects (Growth Opportunities) • Organise and maintain file management on shared drives • Cleanse and update ShareFile client data • Cleanse and maintain MailChimp database • Cleanse manual data entries on Fibre system • Conduct SmartSearch AML checks on all existing clients • Support other strategic projects as required What We Offer You Competitive Package & Benefits • Salary: £28,000 per annum with growth potential • Hours: Full-time position, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday • Location: Fully remote/home-based position with occasional travel into our London office when required • Pension: Employer contribution: 5% (employee contribution: 3%) • Holiday: 25 days annual leave (three days required to be taken between Christmas andNew Year) • Equipment: Work phone and computer provided • Environment: Flexible, supportive working environment
