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Qualified Finance ManagerBased in Stoke-on-TrentUp to £65,000Manufacturing experience required Your new company We are working exclusively with a fantastic manufacturing company based in Stoke-on-Trent, who are looking for a fully qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Your new role Your new role will include but not be limited to: Oversee the completion of monthly financial results, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements as well as group and internal policies. Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, providing guidance, support, and coaching to team members. Act as the primary liaison for both internal and external audit teams. Contribute to the planning cycle by supporting budget creation and financial forecasting activities. Manage cash flow, including short-term monitoring and longer-term projections. Review and refine financial processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall quality of reporting. Produce and deliver financial insights and reports for senior leadership to support strategic decision-making. Take responsibility for VAT submissions and related compliance requirements. Develop financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory compliance Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for efficiency improvements Collaborate with other departments to implement financial strategy and optimise business performance What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified ACCA/ CIMA Ability to work at a fast pace in a busy manufacturing environment Experience in month-end reporting, statutory compliance, VAT, and audit liaison. Strong leadership skills with management of AP/AR teams. Competence in budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management. Ability to streamline financial processes and improve reporting. Clear communicator able to present insights to senior leaders. What you'll get in return Up to £65,000 1 day working from home Discretionary bonus scheme up to 10% Private medical Insurance DIS x3 cover Pension scheme 33 days holiday Childcare flexibility Reward scheme Employee Assistance Programme 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. #

Are you the kind of Account Manager who thrives in a fast-moving, creative environment? Do you love social content, influencer culture and being right at the centre of brilliant campaigns coming to life? We're partnering with a high-growth, award-winning marketing agency to find an Account Manager to work across a major global brand. This is a rare opportunity to join a vibrant, fast-paced team delivering high-volume, high-quality social content for some of the most exciting brands in the market. The agency is flying - continuing to grow rapidly, win iconic new clients, and build a reputation as one of the most exciting creative agencies around. The culture is energetic, collaborative and genuinely fun, with a team that loves what they do and enjoys doing it together. The Role This is a client-facing Account Manager role sitting at the heart of social content delivery. You'll work closely with clients, creatives, producers and social teams to ensure content is delivered smoothly, on brief and to the highest possible standard. You'll be managing relationships day-to-day, taking briefs, helping shape deliverables, and ensuring campaigns move quickly and efficiently through the agency. A strong understanding of organic social, influencer marketing, UGC and content production is essential. While you won't necessarily be the person creating the content yourself, you do need to understand how great social content is made, how creators and influencers operate, and what strong social-first creative looks like. You'll coordinate shoots, edits, approvals and delivery timelines, working closely with creative teams to ensure projects stay on track. You'll also act as the internal voice of the client - maintaining quality control, managing expectations, and ensuring everything that goes out the door is polished, accurate and on brand. This is a high-volume environment, so organisation, attention to detail and communication skills are absolutely key. The clients are deeply immersed in social and content themselves, so confidence and credibility in conversations around social strategy, creators and content production are hugely important. Skills and Experience We're looking for someone who: Has experience in account management, client services or social/content marketing, ideally within an agency environment Has strong exposure to organic social, influencer marketing, UGC and content production Understands social media content workflows and how creative is developed for platforms Is highly organised and thrives managing multiple projects at pace Has exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in delivering error-free work Is a confident communicator who enjoys building client relationships Enjoys working closely with creatives, producers and social teams Is proactive, solutions-focused and calm under pressure Could come from agency or in-house, provided they understand social content deeply and bring the right personality and energy Benefits You'll be joining a hugely successful, fast-growing agency with an incredible reputation, iconic clients and a genuinely brilliant culture. The team is social, supportive and full of energy, with loads going on both inside and outside of work. You'll have the chance to work on global brands, develop your experience across social content and influencer campaigns, and grow your career in an agency that's continuing to evolve rapidly and win exciting new business. Alongside a great salary, you'll also benefit from hybrid working and an extensive benefits package. Sound Good? If you're a social-savvy Account Manager who loves content, creators and creative delivery - and wants to be part of one of the most exciting agency environments around, don't wait - apply now.

Senior Buyer (IT/Regulated Procurement) Contract: 6 months initial (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £550per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Predominantly remote, with occasional travel to Warwick as needed About the Role We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a collaborative, high-performing procurement team within a large, complex and regulated organisation. This is a level 7 equivalent contractor role, backfilling a team member on secondment, and offers a flexible mix of strategic sourcing activity and day-to-day procurement support. Rather than owning one major programme, this role provides senior-level contribution across a varied procurement workload - supporting tender activity where required, handling complex ad-hoc requests, and helping the wider team embed and interpret Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) requirements. It's well suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and being a trusted commercial partner, without the pressure of a single headline project. Key Responsibilities You'll work closely with a Category Manager and fellow buyers to support delivery across a broad procurement agenda, including: Supporting and where appropriate, leading RFPs and tender events Managing and progressing ad-hoc procurement requests of varying value and complexity Working closely with stakeholders to understand demand and commercial requirements Supporting the interpretation and practical application of Procurement Act 2023 Preparing for and leading commercial negotiations, including redlining supplier contracts Analysing bids and making clear commercial recommendations Applying total cost of ownership thinking to sourcing decisions Acting as a commercial bridge between stakeholders, suppliers, legal and procurement colleagues Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships Contributing to continuous improvement across procurement processes and ways of working Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior-level procurement or strategic sourcing role Strong commercial and contract negotiation capability Experience drafting, reviewing or amending supplier contracts Confident stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, changeable environment Willingness to learn and engage with Procurement Act 2023 (prior experience helpful but not essential) IT procurement experience or an IT commercial background Experience working in a regulated environment Familiarity with procurement systems such as Coupa and SAP Ariba Experience managing multiple workstreams or projects simultaneously Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support 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.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. The international audit team is an industry agnostic team that specialises in providing fully coordinated secondary audit services to multinationals. Working closely with BDO Member Firms from around the world, the international audit team leverages the controls present at finance service centre locations to design high quality and highly efficient global audit strategies. The international audit team provide a fully project managed and centralised global audit offering to audited entities. Many engagements have an element of travel required, with team members often travelling overseas a number of times a year on audit engagements. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone: Studying towards ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent Working knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Experience reviewing systems and control environments, as well as undertaking risk assessment and substantive testing on key risk areas Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Your new company A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and people-focused Local Housing Manager to join a Retirement Living service, supporting older residents to live independently, safely and confidently in their homes. This is a varied, customer-facing role at the heart of scheme life, combining housing management, community engagement and operational responsibility. You will be the key point of contact for residents, colleagues and the local community, ensuring the scheme is well-managed, welcoming and compliant with all relevant standards. No two days are the same, and the role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing and independence of older people. Your new role As a Local Housing Manager, you will oversee all aspects of scheme operations, ensuring a high-quality housing and support service. Your responsibilities will include:Property & Compliance Completing and recording all required health & safety checks, compliance tasks and audits. Identifying repairs, raising work orders and managing contractors on site. Supporting planned maintenance projects with internal teams. Procuring and managing local services such as gardening, cleaning and window cleaning. Managing void properties efficiently, ensuring they are lettable and allocated promptly. Ensuring communal areas are safe, welcoming and well-maintained. Providing short-term "buddy cover" for nearby schemes when required. Managing permission and alteration requests in line with policy. Supporting leasehold sales processes where applicable, including viewings and purchaser queries. Performance & Administration Assisting with annual budget setting and monitoring monthly and year-end accounts. Managing rent accounts, issuing statements and taking early action to prevent arrears. Meeting targets for void turnaround, allocations and waiting list management. Processing and varying repair orders to ensure timely contractor payments. Maintaining accurate, GDPR-compliant records across all systems. Participating in quality assessments such as Housing Quality Standards and Quest. Residents & Community Creating a vibrant, active scheme by organising events and activities to reduce social isolation. Encouraging use of communal spaces and involving local groups and organisations. Building strong relationships with residents, ensuring their views shape scheme life. Facilitating resident meetings, feedback sessions and discussions on local issues. Promoting partnership working with community organisations and local services. Supporting residents with tenancy sustainment, wellbeing and independent living. What you'll need to succeed Experience in housing management, supported housing or a similar customer-facing role. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload. Excellent communication and distinguishabilities abilities. Confidence in managing budgets, rent accounts and compliance tasks. A proactive, community-minded approach with a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing. Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, equality, diversity and GDPR responsibilities. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team. What you'll get in return A rewarding role supporting older people to live independently and thrive. A varied, people-centred position with real autonomy and responsibility. Opportunities to shape a vibrant community environment. Supportive management and a values-driven organisational culture. Competitive salary and benefits package. 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 hays.co.uk

Salary - £48,979 Work Type - Onsite Job Location - Eccles Wastewater Treatment Works, Peel Green Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7DR Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week Job Purpose You will be responsible for all scientific and practical technical input to the Wastewater Production Manager, Process Controllers and Operators, to achieve regulatory, financial, customer and key business performance targets. Ensuring all assets are managed to optimal efficiency within agreed budgetary targets whilst meeting all regulatory compliance and Customer Service standards. To include but not limited to UWWTD, PPC, UV, WML, WRA, Flow, HACCP, Self-Reporting. Accountabilities and responsibilities Interpret operational data to identify issues, implement corrective actions within Health & Safety standards, and escalate regulatory or performance risks to the Production Manager. Develop and execute action plans to meet legislative and regulatory obligations for wastewater processes while achieving company performance targets. Offer scientific and practical guidance for short- and medium-term operation of wastewater treatment assets, ensuring efficiency and optimisation. Identify operational problems, assess enhancement options, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver optimisation opportunities. Contribute to regulatory returns, maintain quality assurance documentation, and assist in developing risk registers aligned with strategic performance requirements. Mentor Process Controllers and Operators to improve technical knowledge and best practices, and lead technical input for projects or initiatives as directed. Skills and Expereince As a Technical Officer, you will need a wide range of treatment technical skills to effectively monitor and control assets across a district. Along with well-developed IT, numerical, analytical and problem solving skills to deliver operational and financial performance targets. You will also need: Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills combined with effective team working to successfully influence key stakeholders. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of wastewater treatment processes and best operational practice. Technical knowledge of wastewater treatment assets and the associated operational, and maintenance requirements to ensure delivery of lowest whole life cost solutions. Ability to demonstrate practical experience working in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance and experience of delivering and maintaining performance improvement Understanding and implementation of future regulatory requirements within wastewater operations This role may not be eligible for sponsorship Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes About Us United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Accounts Semi-Senior wanted for leading independent accountancy practice in Reading Accounts Semi-Senior - Independent Accountancy Practice Reading Permanent, Full-Time Our client, a long-established and growing independent firm of chartered accountants, supports a wide range of SME, owner-managed, and regulated organisations across sectors including professional services, property, construction, technology, not-for-profit, and retail. Due to sustained business growth and increasing client demand, they are seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior to join their expanding team. Role Overview Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting assignments, including: Preparing financial accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships across a variety of industries Completing monthly and quarterly management accounts, including VAT returns Assisting with larger and more complex accounting assignments Preparing corporation tax computations and returns Liaising with clients, partners, and internal teams to progress work and resolve queries Building strong relationships with clients through effective stakeholder management Contributing to team success by motivating, supporting, and helping to supervise junior colleagues Developing your technical knowledge and skills through self-study and participation in the firm's training programme Supporting managers and partners with ad-hoc project work, as required Skills & Experience AAT qualified or qualified by experience Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice handling similar assignments A proactive, hands-on approach with willingness to "go the extra mile" Experience working with SME/owner-managed businesses Strong team player with a collaborative approach Good written and verbal communication skills #

JOB TITLE: Print Project Manager SECTOR: Large Format Print LOCATION: Chessington SALARY: All levels - depending one experience Overall Objections: Reporting to the Account Director, you will be solely responsible for the management of Graphic projects and several events from quotation through to procurement and you will actively manage the production and often the installation phases. To be the main point of contact for your client base and dealing with anything that may occur along the project journey, ensuring the smooth day to day processing, management, and financial reporting of multiple projects. Day to day/client facing responsibilities: Manage all projects from your clients from start to completion, including raising quotes and works orders, liaising with client on quotes and artwork, raising despatch sheets and invoicing. Attend client meetings where required and report back with all required information so the projects can be managed correctly Raise all job bags as necessary, ensuring correct information for all other departments to follow. Raise all installation sheets when the project is approved or as soon as possible within the project timeline, ensuring correct information and visuals for installation crew to follow onsite. Quotations: raise Clarity quotations as instructed in a timely and accurate manner and ensuring approval is received prior to quotes being forwarded to clients. Skills/Knowledge: Come from a large format and / or Retail Graphics Industry. Experience in a Project Management role. Experience of managing retail accounts is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills to include highly effective communication/listening skills. Excellent planning with the ability to work with conflicting priorities, ability to remain calm under pressure. Pro-active, 'can do' attitude. Excellent organisational ability. Ability to work within a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy & professionalism. PC literate, confident on MS software packages; word, excel, email, Clarity, internet and FileMaker (must be comfortable with spreadsheets/databases). Flexibility extremely essential. Apply via the link for this role or alternatively contact on (phone number removed)! KEY WORDS: project manager, project coordinator, project co-ordinator, large format, signage, signs, exhibitions, Surbiton, Retail graphics, Surrey, project manager, project coordinator, project co-ordinator, large format, signage, signs, exhibitions, Surbiton, Retail Graphics, Surrey, project manager, project coordinator, project co-ordinator, large format, signage, signs, exhibitions, Surbiton, Retail Graphics, Surrey, project manager, project coordinator, project co-ordinator, large format, signage, signs, exhibitions, Surbiton, Surrey, Retail Graphics.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in: Cross border M&A transactions Tax planning Transfer pricing US Tax Consulting and more Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. We're looking for someone with: US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent Demonstrable US tax knowledge Strong collaboration skills: Able to guide and supervise less experienced colleagues Project management experience Client facing skills Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adapt style as appropriate An understanding of quality control procedures You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

We are looking for a Benefits Manager/Consultant to work for a large banking client on a 6 months contract. The role would be very project focused, relating to their benefits and rewards schemes across multiple global jurisdictions. As a result we are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong benefits/reward management experience Knowledge of international pensions across EMEA, APAC etc Proven track record managing benefits/reward projects and able to work autonomously with minimal direction Good Excel skills Project Management Skills This is based in London and will require 3-4 days in the office each week and will be working through an Umbrella company.

About Crowe Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 40,000 professionals across 140+ countries and more than 800 offices globally. Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success. We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant to join the Audit & Consulting Resource Management team supporting NFP, Pensions & Corporate Audit alongside Consulting. The role will require to work closely with the Senior Assistant and Senior Manager to monitor business performance and the issues and challenges facing the practice. Primary focus will be fulfilling engagement resource requests for our largest accounts. This includes working closely with senior stakeholders to meet financial and non-financial objectives. Specifically, to maximise resource use, boost performance, and consistently uphold operational excellence. This is in conjunction with ensuring our people are provided with the best experiences to drive their careers. An overview of the tasks is included below: Resource Management Responsible for supporting and delivering end-to-end resourcing solutions to the client facing business across Audit & Consulting. Supporting headcount management and capacity planning, optimising the utilisation and chargeability of our client facing workforce, providing information to leadership on utilisation levels, key areas of availability, business performance and forecasting to support business decisions. Ensure Retain (Resource Management Forecasting Tool) is accurate on a daily basis. Regularly liaising with stakeholders and managing Retain queries, in addition, aim to find alternative work for any last-minute releases including resolving clashes that may arise, as a result of last-minute changes to client bookings, exams, or training (or annual leave). Manage a rolling 6-12-month forward audit planning cycle and as part of this, process 6-month bookings across audit onto Retain twice a year, according to the approved budget, manage outstanding shortages and work through resolving any clashes, cross checking all clients have submitted requests within the deadline. Stock take allocations - taking into consideration location (managing the spreadsheet) Monitor and escalate availability of resources on a weekly basis and work proactively with colleagues from across wider Audit team to ensure utilisation is maximised. Consult Audit & Consulting Managers to provide current stage of sell on a weekly basis for any unconfirmed opportunities allocated in Retain. Collaborate with the national team's and other offices including Manchester, MSW, Thames Valley, and Kent. Work effectively with the Trainee Development Team on areas of cross-over/collaboration. Work with client facing staff to understand their experiences for appropriate alignment of audit work. Support with onboarding new Grad's/Staff e.g. Induction Review all Absence Requests that come through Horizon e.g. Annual Leave, TOIL, Unpaid Leave, and ensure this gets reflected in Retain. Absence Management - First point of contact for all absences. Management Information Review Horizon weekly for any new Joiners & Leavers to update Retain proactively. Monitor utilisation levels and provide a monthly view using StarPDM and Retain. Review Missing Timesheets on a weekly basis, chase individuals that are yet to submit. Required to prepare, analyse and present Management Information to senior stakeholders on wider operational excellence metrics such as utilisation, Retain vs Actuals Retain Variance's, Availability & Schedule Reports. Attend regular update meetings with key stakeholders and client facing staff to review management information and recommend action required as a result. Understand and communicate key business developments which may affect upcoming performance. Producing and maintaining various ad hoc and regular management information reports. Interpreting and acting on results. Review Hot desk, ensuring staff update their Availability status on a daily basis Track Annual Leave Reports through Horizon and monitor on a monthly basis, contacting staff that remain to have high balances by mid-January. Other Undertaking ad hoc project work at the request of the Partners or Resource Manager Key contact for all client handlers, dealing with a variety of operational and support queries. Maintaining a thorough understanding of all business processes to be able to resolve or delegate queries. Support the roll out of new initiatives, systems and processes. Key Requirements Effective written and oral communication skills and collaboration with key stakeholders in both Consulting, Audit and the National Team, client focused and computer literate. Understanding of resource management, business and operations, or similar. Proven experience in managing multiple tasks, with effective prioritisation skills, effective service management - timely delivery and strong attention to detail/quality. A strong team player who is self-motivated, self-reliant and results orientated. The role requires a reactive and proactive approach and the ability to work well under pressure. Retain - (Our Forecasting Tool within the business) experience would be a nice bonus, but not mandatory.

This role serves as the property's strategic financial leader, responsible for developing and executing property-wide financial strategies. It aims to deliver products and services that meet or surpass the expectations of both the brand's target customers and property staff. The position offers financial expertise to support the effective implementation of the brand's service strategy and initiatives, while optimising return on investment. Additionally, it involves creating and executing a business plan aligned with the property and brand's overall strategy, focusing on managing financial and accounting operations and achieving favourable financial results. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making • Analyses financial data and market trends. • Reviews information, forecasts sales versus expenses, and develops annual budgets. • Collects data, tracks actual sales against projections. • Finds ways to boost profits by estimating costs and benefits and exploring new business opportunities. • Compares actual wage budgets to forecasts for better planning. • Breaks down information to understand the principles, reasons, or facts behind it. • Uses creative and practical thinking to develop, execute, and implement new business strategies. • Protects our competitive edge by supporting sound business and financial decisions. • Ensures strong accounting and operational controls to safeguard assets and enhance profitability. • Sets up appropriate controls to manage business risks. Leading Accounting Teams • Utilises interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial and business decision-making; demonstrates honesty and integrity; leads by example. • Communicates strategic goals, focus and owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner. • Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departmental managers, ensuring clear accountability backed by appropriate authority. • Holds staff accountable for successful performance. Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals • Supports property strategy from a finance and accounting perspective • Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. • Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately. • Achieves and exceeds goals, including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. • Ensures appropriate corrections are made to audit results if necessary. • Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy. Managing Projects and Policies • Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued. • Generates and providing accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. • Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs). • Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes. • Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts). Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders • Understands and fulfils the needs of key stakeholders such as owners, corporate, and guests. • Comprehends the owners' perspective and their ROI expectations. • Predicts and addresses owner needs, involving ownership in key decisions. • Uses strong leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, shape the property's strategies, and lead the team. • Provides advice to the GM and executive committee on current and emerging operational and financial issues. • Conducts critique meetings to review information with management. • Participates in owners' meetings to explain and provide context for financial results. • Engages in meetings and communication with owners to understand their priorities and strategic focus. • Shows a dedicated commitment to satisfying all key stakeholders. • Explains financial concepts clearly and convincingly to promote understanding and desired actions. Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities • Ensures team members are cross trained to support successful daily operations. • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. • Ensures new hires participate in the department's orientation program. • Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job. • Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • A 4-year bachelor's degree in finance and accounting or a related field, along with over 5 years of experience in finance and accounting or a similar professional domain. OR • A master's degree in finance and accounting or a related discipline, combined with more than 5 years of experience in finance and accounting or an equivalent professional area.

Protec Fire and Security Group/A Bosch Company, require a Projects Accounts Administrator, based at our Nelson Head Office in Lancashire, to provide admin support for our busy Projects Accounts department ranging from raising invoices daily to dealing with emails, both internal and external. Responsibilities 1. Raise invoices in line with customer requirements. 2. Job costing. This includes returns, commissioning invoices and internal drawing time. 3. Job cost internal works orders. 4. Cooperate with Project Managers and Credit Control to resolve any job/invoice queries. 5. Maintain and review job closures. 6. Act as a team member, assisting and contributing to the effectiveness of the Project Accounts department. Protec are a Real Living Wage Employer. This will be for a 37.5 hour working week and initially a temporary position for a one year period.

Our client, a rapidly expanding and fast-paced organisation, is looking for a highly organised Operations Administrator to join their busy operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a varied and fast-moving environment, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in providing exceptional customer service. The role offers the opportunity to support several areas of the business while collaborating with both technical and commercial teams in a friendly and supportive setting. Job Title: Operations Administrator Location: Wokingham Salary: 26,000 - 28,000 (depending on experience) Key Responsibilities: Managing and coordinating projects from the initial order through to completion and invoicing Communicating with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless service delivery Offering daily administrative support to account managers, including raising internal requests, resolving queries, and managing bookings Assisting the engineering team by scheduling work, ordering parts, and ensuring all operational needs are met Tracking project progress and ensuring reports and results are delivered on time and within agreed KPIs Reviewing and approving purchase invoices, assisting with stock-related issues, and managing stock queries Contributing to operational efficiency by maintaining accurate records and updating systems to streamline processes Required Skills & Experience: Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail Strong communicator with confidence in liaising with people at all levels Customer-focused with a friendly and professional approach Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines Logical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Flexible, self-motivated, and willing to go above and beyond to ensure tasks are complete Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Step into a pivotal leadership role as Financial Controller, based in Westbury, where you ll work closely with the Head of Finance and Business Transformation to shape the financial direction of a growing, ambitious business. This is more than a numbers role it s an opportunity to influence strategy, drive commercial performance, and play a central part in the senior leadership team. You ll take ownership of financial control, oversee the production of high-quality management accounts, and provide meaningful insight that helps the Board understand performance and make informed decisions. As the number two in finance, you ll lead and develop a capable Management Accounts team, ensuring month-end processes run smoothly and accurately while maintaining strong relationships across the wider business. You ll partner with key stakeholders, from procurement to project teams, to understand project pipelines, forecast cashflow, and ensure financial outcomes align with business objectives. With responsibility for audits, compliance, and governance, you ll ensure robust controls are in place while continuously improving processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Role: Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Deputy Head of Finance Location: Westbury, Wiltshire 4 days a week in the office Salary: £65k - £70k base plus great benefits We re looking for a qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) finance professional with strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You ll be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident communicating with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. In return, you ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your impact is visible as the business continues its exciting growth journey. CLICK APPLY and send through a CV for immediate consideration.

Are you open to hearing about a new opportunity for a Construction Broker, Account Executive? The role works in client relationship management, service and retention through broking, claims management, negotiation, underwriting, risk engineer and loss adjuster relationship management. Our broker client is looking for someone with construction experience (Owner Controlled Insurance Programmes) however, they would also consider someone who has a good working knowledge of Construction placements but has also been involved in a hybrid role placing both Real Estate property portfolios along with OCIPS. Experience with commercial and residential builds for property developers and investors, building contractors, project managers, architects. Mainly single project OCIPs (Owner Controlled Insurance Programmes) The role is to support the main SAE on Construction broking so would suit someone who wants to step up from an Account Handler to an AE or a current AE. Salary up to 60K potential for more depending on experience. Please contact me for further details and company benefits.

Role: Commercial Finance Manager Sector: B2B Marketing Agency Location: Reading Part-Time: 20 hrs per week over 4 or 5 days Hybrid: 2 days in office Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 FTE Reports to: Operations Director Ref: VFR 3287/2 VisionFR is working with a B2B Marketing Agency to find them their first part-time Commercial Finance Manager . This is an exciting new role, with a great opportunity to grow and make it your own.The ideal candidate for this role will have proven experience in establishing great business partnerships and collaboration with the rest of the agency, so having sufficient face to face time is crucial. Role Responsibilities of the part-time Commercial Finance Manager 1. Financial Reporting & Processing Produce management accounts Ensure revenue, cost and margin data is captured consistently and accurately. Maintain clear and reliable financial information to support business planning and performance review utilising Own month-end processes and support timely, accurate financial close. Manage invoicing, payroll, expenses and reconciliations across the agency. Ensure financial records are accurate, compliant and kept up to date. 2. Forecasting, Analysis & Commercial Insight Produce forecasts, budget tracking and financial analysis across revenue, margin and cashflow. Provide clear visibility of performance at project, account and business level. Analyse profitability and margin performance, identifying risks, trends and opportunities. Support leadership with practical financial insight to inform decision-making. Enable teams to understand the drivers of financial performance and how their delivery decisions impact commercial outcomes. Translate data into actionable recommendations that support stronger planning and better commercial performance. Work closely with the Director of Operations & Finance to ensure financial insight supports wider business priorities and governance objectives. 3. Controls, Governance & Compliance Own financial controls, compliance processes and reporting standards across the agency. Lead improvements to financial processes, clarity and consistency across the business in line with industry system advances. Main owner and expert of the finance module of the agency software Team leader Orbit. Ensure consistency between operational and financial data and challenge discrepancies where needed. Maintain adherence to statutory requirements, internal policies and financial procedures. Support tax requirements and external reporting obligations in partnership with external accountants. Maintain robust financial documentation, approval processes and audit trails. Continuously improve the reliability, consistency and control of financial processes across the business. Support the Director of Operations & Finance in upholding the agency's overall financial governance framework. 4. Cashflow, Working Capital & Revenue Recognition Maintain clear visibility of cash position, cashflow forecasting and working capital performance. Monitor WIP, billing schedules and debtor positions to support healthy cash conversion. Help ensure invoicing happens accurately and at the right time against agreed scopes and delivery milestones. Support teams in understanding revenue recognition, delivery recognition and the financial impact of project timing. Flag risks relating to aged debt, unbilled work, overservicing or margin erosion and work with teams to resolve them. Improve predictability and discipline around cash collection, revenue timing and commercial recovery. 5. Business Partnering, Collaboration & Capability Building Act as a trusted finance partner, helping teams understand financial performance and improve commercial outcomes. Upskill non-finance colleagues in invoice timing, delivery recognition, scoping and project profitability. Work closely with the Director of Operations & Finance to provide insight and support business decision-making. Collaborate with the Delivery & Performance Director so that financial priorities, reporting expectations and operational delivery remain joined up and practical. Align and connect with external accountants for statutory and business reporting requirements. Provide guidance to the Operations Executive on financial data quality and reporting standards. 6. Culture, Process & Agency Contribution Lead by example in bringing diligence, accountability and commercial awareness into day-to-day ways of working. Encourage teams to see the connection between delivery quality, commercial performance and agency success. Follow company ways of working guidelines and encourage strong cross-functional collaboration. Help individuals understand how their work contributes to the wider performance and sustainability of the agency. Take an active role in supporting a culture of commercial ownership, curiosity and continuous improvement. Key Experience and Qualifications of the part-time Commercial Finance Manager XERO Team leader - (full commercial lifecycle of the project) Majority of project related commercial reporting will be done in TLO Highly proficient use of Excel - data analysis and dashboard reporting ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualified (or Finalist) with minimum 2 years post qualified experience Previous marketing or creative agency experience or service based (timesheets)industry VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients' recruitment needs. Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.

Interim Project Accountant - Capital Projects Higher Education 2 year fixed term contract 65,000- 70,000 per annum 3 days a week on site (London) About the client An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Accountant to support a major capital development programme within a well-established cultural and educational organisation. The successful candidate will provide dedicated financial oversight, reporting, and control across a high-profile capital project, ensuring strong governance, accurate financial management, and effective support for senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Accountabilities Reporting & Analysis Produce monthly financial reports for senior leadership and project steering groups, including income and expenditure reporting and cash flow analysis. Deliver scenario modelling and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Prepare reports and supporting documentation for external stakeholders, funders, and auditors. Management Accounting Prepare monthly management accounts relating to the capital project. Ensure restricted funds are correctly accounted for, including both income and expenditure. Support the implementation and maintenance of robust cash flow forecasting processes. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with organisational financial policies, charity accounting requirements, and relevant UK accounting standards. Support procurement compliance and contract management activities relating to capital works. Assist with audit processes and year-end financial reporting requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with project managers, estates teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. Review and validate cost reports provided by external consultants. Provide financial guidance to budget holders and support informed project decision-making. Act as a key finance contact for the capital project team. Essential Criteria Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience. Demonstrable experience in project accounting, ideally within capital projects, property, or construction environments. Strong understanding of project funding, financial reporting, and forecasting. Experience producing and managing cash flow forecasts. Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial compliance requirements. Advanced Excel and financial systems skills. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.