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My client is a leading US Top 50 and Global 50 law firm, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. They advise multinational companies on public/private enterprises and help emerging companies grow, from critical regulatory and compliance matters to deals, transactions and high-stakes litigation. They are recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager for their City of London office. Are you an experienced finance leader ready to step into a genuinely international role? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading global law firms as their Senior Finance Manager, overseeing the firm's non-US accounting and compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the firm's financial integrity, leading a team of six skilled accountants based across 3 jurisdictions. You'll work directly with senior stakeholders including the Director of Accounting, US Finance leadership and Office Chairs across Europe and Asia ensuring robust financial reporting, strong controls, and streamlined compliance in a highly dynamic global environment. Responsibilities Lead and develop a global team of six accountants across the US, UK, and Paris, providing coaching, oversight, and structured opportunities for growth. Project manages the team and external consultants to ensure timely compliance with local statutory accounts filings, VAT, income tax, and audit obligations. Supervise the preparation of Financial Statements ensuring compliance with the relevant financial reporting standards (e.g. UK GAAP, tax cash basis). Ensure excellence and standardisation of processes across jurisdictions and teams. Review financial statement audit support for accuracy and completeness. Review VAT filings in local jurisdictions and drive improved processes and controls. Manage relationships with external auditors and accounting services firms, ensuring responsive communication, efficient work, and high-quality deliverables. Partner with the UK Finance Director, Partners and Office Chairs on monthly office reporting and ad hoc requests. Maintain strong monthly close processes, including expense coding review, balance sheet reconciliations, reconciliations between different accounting books and currencies. Ensure compliance with SARs and Money Laundering Regulations and manage annual SARs audit, liaising with the auditors and the office's Compliance partner as needed. Develop and mentor team members, foster technical excellence, strong management capability, and opportunities for stretch assignments. Collaborate with the Director of Accounting to identify and implement processes and control improvements across finance operations. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes (e.g., VAT, e-invoicing, GAAP, SARs), ensuring timely adoption and compliance. Oversee additional statutory reporting obligations, including Surveys, PSA returns, and collaborator payments. Provide training and onboarding support for new team members. Candidate Profile Deep knowledge of a GAAP accounting framework (e.g. UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP). Excellent knowledge of UK VAT return preparation and filing processes. Awareness of income tax and payroll tax considerations across multiple jurisdictions. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to deliver high-quality output independently. Strong interpersonal and team-building skills; ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels. Self-starter: ability to back into solutions, finding the solution and passing that knowledge to the team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and diplomatically. High level of customer service in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage high volumes of work while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office. Strong knowledge of Excel preferred. Preferable: knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Chartered Accountant qualification (e.g. ACA) or similar technical accountancy certification. 10+ years' experience working in accountancy, with at least two years managing accountants. Experience in both audit/accountancy practice and in-house accounting, preferably within a professional service environment. Preferable: experience with LLP accounting (ideally Law Firms). Nice to have experience with accounting software 'Aderant' and Accounts Payable software 'Chrome River'. Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

Job Title: Environmental Safety and Health Assistant Location: Havant Salary: 25.00 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot The Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Assistant supports the ESH function by maintaining compliance, managing data, and coordinating safety initiatives. This role is vital for ensuring that workplaces meet environmental, health, and safety regulations, with typical responsibilities including the maintenance of data repositories, scheduling, and supporting investigations into incidents. The Role: So, what will you be doing as an Environmental Safety and Health Assistant? Act as ESH SME to the business unit Provide ESH expertise and guidance to Leaders and Staff members Support the RMS & EO ESH Manager with the ESH requirements and internal business area projects Support the Business ESH Management System to ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standard Review all business ESH training requirements/evaluate feedback. Provide support and guidance to managers for workplace hazard identification, assisting in risk assessments and implementation of solutions, identifying and resolving any failure of compliance Administer ESH records and digital compliance tools - keeping all ESH documentation, current and audit ready Review and maintain policies, procedures and risk registers - including equipment use, chemical and task risk assessments Co-ordinate safety rosters and PPE - manage first aiders and fire warden lists, and oversee the PPE selection, use and inspection Drive Net Zero and Incident Management - support the incident management system inclusive of investigations and track progress toward the organisations Net Zero commitments Facilitate ESH meetings - prepare agendas, record minutes and ensure follow up actions are tracked. Drive audit readiness - supporting in both internal and external ESH audits, resolve non-conformances promptly and captures continuous improvement opportunities Attend First Aid/Fire Warden meetings - coordinate competency reviews, update training records and confirm readiness of all rosters. Co-ordinate Site Representatives - Liaise with ESH reps across all locations, inclusive of best practice. Travel to multiple sites within the UK will be required. The role will not be authorized to provide services to my client, which are directly related to business development, acquisition, or sales efforts for a customer or potential customer. Any exception to this rule can only be granted, in advance, by the client, Havant representative or legal counsel representative. Contractor/Agency to be responsible for maintaining adequate liability insurance, certifications, accreditations, and training required to perform their tasks. My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Environmental Safety and Health Assistant, this is the opportunity for you! You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role. So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Environmental Safety and Health Assistant, hit that apply button now! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Technical Account Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Account Manager to join our team at Agrial Fresh Produce in Wigan, WN5 0LB. The permanent role of Technical Account Manager has become vacant due to internal promotions. The Technical Account is the key Technical contact for all our customers across the UK business. Customers includes the most popular food service restaurants in the UK, as well as key retailers and business to business company's. Most of our customer relationships have been built on long established, strong working relationships which we plan to continue to nurture and development. Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours p/w, 8.30am - 5pm - but flexibility required around business needs. Pay: Up to £50,000 Main Responsibilities Create, build and maintain effective relationships with key customer contacts. Resolve customer technical issues, manage expectations and ensure satisfaction. Arrange and attend customer meetings to align priorities and promote the business positively in accordance with the Technical strategy. Represent the business at conferences and feedback on key actions. Create robust and aligned customer technical plans focussing on key metrics, complaint reductions, microbiological improvement and general site improvement projects. Assist with visits and audits from customers, accreditation bodies and regulatory bodies. Supply required documentation and support the implementation of corrective actions when required. Create, build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams to collaborate on food safety matters and the promotion of industry best practices and new technologies. Be the voice of the Customer to ensure technical standards are understood and maintained during change projects. Become a subject matter expert with a thorough understanding of both the sites capabilities and processes and the supply chain processes with our growers to maintain credibility with customers. Skills and Experience Required At least 5 years experience within a chilled food environment in QA/Technical roles with a degree or equivalent in Food or related discipline. Experience of working in a related customer facing technical role within the food industry and ideally experience with the agricultural side of produce Confidently lead and manage people and individuals using exceptional management skills being both approachable and credible. Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to influence high standards of service and delivery. Make quick confident decisions whilst under pressure. Show integrity and confidentiality in respect of your role and business information/affairs. Ensure General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is adhered to at all times. HACCP Certificate and hold an internal auditing qualification. What You Will Get In Return An annual/hourly salary of up to £50,000, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you d expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership. Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum. Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more! Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, as well as access to a free physio and our on-site Occupational health nurse. About Us Agrial Fresh Produce is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. Our Wigan site is a well-established business unit that processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's well-known retailers and restaurants. We are based on Martland Park Industrial Estate, which is ideal for travel on the M61, M6 and M62. The business has other operations in the UK, known commonly with our recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK s leading producers in the industry. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps It s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact the HR team for a totally confidential and informal discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That s why we ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.

MorePeople is partnering with a London based non-profit organisation that is a recognised leader in UK food assurance. The organisation sets high standards across food safety, animal welfare, and environmental practices, playing a vital role in maintaining consumer confidence in British food production. Working across the entire supply chain, they have a strong reputation for driving best practice and continuous improvement. About the Role We are looking for a degree educated professional with a solid background in UK agriculture, gained through academic study or hands on experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of farm assurance schemes and how they operate within the wider supply chain, alongside experience in compliance, audit, or assurance environments. This role requires someone who is comfortable working with data in a business context, whether through administration, analysis, or systems management, and who has some familiarity with farm management software. You will be a collaborative team player, capable of building strong relationships across compliance and operational teams. A practical, problem solving mindset is essential, with the ability to investigate data or system issues in detail and contribute to process improvements. Strong communication skills are also key, particularly the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Data governance and structure Data quality management Third party data integration Collaboration with farm software providers Reporting and insights generation Legal compliance and data sharing Certification to farm data principles Team contribution and line management If you would like to learn more about this opportunity and join an organisation making a real impact, please contact Angus on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Vacancies in the following Service - Localities, Looked After Children and/or Court. Main Responsibilities of Post: 1. Working closely with the Principal Social worker, be a practice leader within the team and service area for the improvement and development of good quality practice for the benefit of children, young people, and their families by modelling standards through motivating, nurturing, and mentoring of staff. This includes embedding the Restorative practice approach that the Trust has adopted. 2. As an expert in good practice, act as a consultant for others, advising on the most complex of situations involving children, young people, and their families. This will include mentoring, observation of practice and peer reflection to support good case management underpinned by quality assurance of assessments and reports; taking a lead role where necessary with complex assessments while supporting others to develop excellent analytical and risk management skills. 3. Act as an Assessor for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and be the Practice Educator for student social workers including the provision of regular reflective supervision, participating in regular reviews, report writing and attendance at panel. Where necessary being the co-worker for children and young people to support the development of practice by modelling good practice and offering high support and high challenge. 4. To support less experienced social workers with the care proceedings process, which includes the quality assurance of reports and assessments for court, in conjunction with the Court Consultant. 5. Supporting the Team Manager to understand performance in the team, feeding back on strengths and areas of learning within the team, providing support through reflection, training, and additional support to help improve services for children and families. Embed quality assurance function, ensuring compliance with practice standards, practice guidance, relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct to uphold a high-quality seamless service. 6. Undertake audit activity and moderation responsibilities, taking responsibility for the learning from these audits to be disseminated within own team/service linking in with the Workforce and Learning Service around the delivery of learning and development workshops. 7. To be part of and undertake practice development projects, working with both colleagues, service users and stakeholders to deliver solutions to a complex range of issues. Identifying practice changes, resource implications and training required and feeding this back to the Principal Social Worker. 8. To support the team in the absence of the team manager in conjunction with the duty Team Manager for the Service Area. 9. To lead on group reflective supervision with the team, undertake direct observations of practice and hold individual reflective practice discussions as set out within the agreed policy and supervision procedures, mapped against the PCF descriptors and the post qualifying practice standards to understand the quality of VAT Registration no. (phone number removed) Company Registration Number (phone number removed) social work practice and the impact on service users. 10.Provide/offer expert opinion within the organisation, developing expertise in one or more areas of practice and acting as a member of a professional or Service Planning Group. 11.To work in conjunction with the Principal Social Worker and the Practice Supervisor forum to drive identified practice improvement and new initiatives and local and national agendas relating to social work, which will include delivering training to the wider service. Liaise and promote positive relationships with colleagues, service users, partners and stake holders ensuring that there are opportunities for co-production of resources and learning and development opportunities. 12.To identify own development needs and participate in continuous professional development opportunities including attendance at mandatory workshops and enhanced learning opportunities including supervision, appraisals, and own directed learning in line with registration expectations for social work registered bodies. Tracking the development and progression of team members to understand the training needs of individuals. This includes ensuring that the team are accessing training and development opportunities and how this is impacting on and influencing their practice. 13.Promote the priorities and policies of the Trust, through active promotion and support and acting as a champion for the Trust and Bradford; actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practice.

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Reading, Havant, Glasgow or Perth. Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available. The Role The IT Risk and Controls Manager, within the Service Operations and Delivery team, assists with the implementation and ongoing development of IT risk and control procedures throughout the SIAM ecosystem. With a focus on proactive risk management and operational resilience, the role collaborates closely with IT stakeholders, service delivery teams, and providers to identify, communicate, and address compliance challenges, ensuring operational risks are effectively managed within the organisation's risk appetite. This role evaluates the effectiveness of IT controls, verifies adherence to established standards and requirements, and provides critical information to support the Service Leadership team in informed decision-making. In addition, this position drives the seamless integration of controls into operational processes and services, works in partnership with the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, and builds strong relationships with IT Partners, Business Units, and service providers to foster a culture of continual improvement and operational resilience. You Will Ensure IT systems and operational processes comply with relevant regulations and industry standards and conduct regular and thorough IT risk assessments in collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify potential compliance gaps and areas for improvement. Drive operational resilience initiatives by ensuring IT systems and services are robust, recoverable, and capable of withstanding disruptions. Support the business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) planning and testing processes from an IT risk and controls perspective, ensuring that appropriate measures and controls are in place, regularly reviewed, and improved to minimise the impact of incidents on business operations. Manage the Group Technology Services (GTS) Operational Risk Register by diligently tracking operational risks, embedding appropriate controls within business processes, and providing regular updates on risk status. Reporting on IT risk and control matters, including emerging issues and outstanding actions, directly to Risk Boards and Committees to facilitate informed decision making. Consult closely with Cyber Risk and Information Security teams to align strategies, share insights, and ensure a unified approach to managing IT risks and collaborate effectively with the 2LOD GRC Team and engage with GTS stakeholders to drive a culture of compliance and strengthen overall governance structures. Coordinate activities with audit teams to systematically review and evaluate IT controls and processes, addressing any identified weaknesses or instances of non compliance. You Have Experience of delivering IT risk, compliance or assurance activities including operational resilience. Good knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT 5, ITIL, ISO 31000, 27005, 38500 and their interactions. Experience of designing or reviewing IT processes and their controls and performing risk assessments. Working knowledge of IT and operational risk, IT and enterprise architecture, IT strategy and IT outsourcing, service management, and delivery. Proficiency in communicating and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. About SSE SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33 bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day to day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

The Role We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Account Director to join our Client Services team. The Account Director will be responsible for driving client quality and continuous improvement, while expanding existing client relationships. The role will involve ensuring clear communications between our clients and Operations, delivery of governance communications, and delivery of weekly, monthly and quarterly business reviews. Ideal candidates for this role will be flexible with changing and challenging workloads, and be able to demonstrate success in managing a client in this capacity, understanding their expectations, and delivering change in order to improve performance. Applicants should be able to demonstrate solid experience within client services, from either an account management, operations, project management or wider outsourcing perspective. Essentially, the Account Director will be responsible for ensuring our clients receive all the services we are contracted to provide and is accountable for: Client Satisfaction Clear and transparent internal financial awareness Strong governance Management of account managers (where applicable) Delivery of gross margin commitments Responsibilities Senior day-to-day client contact Financial forecasting Input top line sales and direct costs taken from operations into contribution reporting where applicable Tracking budget vs actual Monthly GM tracking Full action plans where GM falls below target To identify Farming & Growth opportunities and pass these to the VP Client Services Ensuring clear communications between the client and internal stakeholders Contractual commitments and deliverables Contract Change Notes / Variations Strong governance - ensuring a clear audit of decisions Driving continuous improvement agenda, working in partnership with TP Digital colleagues Overseeing production and accuracy of MI Invoicing and accounts receivable / aged debt Working with Operations on tactical delivery / decisions of the account running Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly review packs Delivery of weekly, monthly and quarterly business reviews Monthly / quarterly KSAT dip checks Implementing client account plans Change control Candidate criteria - what we are looking for: Experience Solid experience in client services from either an account management, operations, project management or wider outsourcing perspective Previous experience managing a client in this capacity, understanding their expectations, and delivering change in order to improve performance Ability to demonstrate how you have added value to a client's business / service provision (client centricity) An understanding of the metrics used and the pricing structure in operation within the contact centre environment Experience of financial forecasting and invoicing Competencies and specific skills Solid understanding of how Account Management can influence achievement of business objectives An understanding of how to work proactively and positively in partnership with both operations and client priorities Excellent professional interpersonal skills. The ability to build rapport and trust with clients and colleagues. The ability to understand and communicate client requirements with a clear, positive and customer-focused message Ability to influence and negotiate with others High level of numeracy and literacy Committed, enthusiastic, positive, resourceful and resilient

Registered Manager We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Registered Manager to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Newham. £44,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. ( Some weekend and out of hours work may be required at times, as well as covering the organisational on call rota) Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Customer Quality, Safeguarding and Safety Be the CQC registered manager across services within the cluster Promote a person-centred culture and one of co-production Ensure that Services are striving for continuous improvement Lead on improvement action plans following quality audits and inspections and ensure improvement plans are prepared, monitored, complied with and improvements embedded Effective management of any safeguarding incidents and appropriate escalation of any emerging risks Work efficiently on HR issues and address in a prompt manner Work in partnership with all stakeholders, promoting a positive working relationship. Promote safe, consistent and predictable environments, in line with the Capable Environments framework This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Proven experience of managing more than one service across a geographical area. The ability to quickly identify key areas of improvement required and to be able to effectively plan and implement the changes required Previous experience of working with management contracts and agreements Previous experience of delivering regulatory compliance Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills Essential: Educated to degree level or equivalent Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications Positive Behaviour Support Qualification or the willingness to complete this within 12 months of appointment Experience of transforming care / Hospital to home agenda If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Temporary Audit Senior Role Mid-Tier Firm in London Financial Services Clients Lucrative Daily Rate Hybrid Working - 3 days in London office Immediate Start through to June GPN Recruitment are working with a highly regarded mid-tier accountancy firm in London who are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join them on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a specialist financial services portfolio , supporting a well-established team during a busy period. While banking experience is advantageous , the firm is open to candidates with broader financial services audit experience . Key Responsibilities: Leading and delivering audit assignments across a financial services client base Reviewing work completed by junior staff and providing guidance where needed Liaising directly with clients and acting as a key point of contact on engagements Working closely with Managers and Partners Ensuring audits are completed efficiently and to a high standard within tight deadlines Qualifications and Skills: Fully qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) Strong external audit experience within financial services in a UK accountancy firm Exposure to banking clients is beneficial but not essential Confident leading audits from planning to completion and managing client relationships Able to start at short notice / immediately available What You'll Get: Opportunity to work with a fantastic firm in London who often engage contractors - opening the door to potential repeat contracts Lucrative daily rate Lifestyle flexibility that contracting offers Exposure to a high-quality financial services client portfolio Hybrid working Immediate start with work secured through to end of June (may be possibility for extension) If you're a qualified Audit Senior with financial services experience and available at short notice, this is a great opportunity to secure a strong interim role with a leading firm. Please apply now if this role is of interest.

Sourcing Manager (Category Management - Funds & Investments) 9 Month Contract with potential for extensions Circa £640 per day via Umbrella Location: Edinburgh - Hybrid 2 days on site per week About: We're supporting a leading UK financial services organisation in the search for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join their procurement function on a 9-month contract. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role within the Funds & Investments category, where you'll lead sourcing activity, drive commercial value, manage supplier relationships, and ensure robust governance in a regulated environment. The Role: You'll be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of category strategies and sourcing events in the Funds & Investments space, while managing supplier relationships to maximise value and minimise risk. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end sourcing activity in Funds & Investments, including RFI/RFP processes, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award Supporting the development and execution of category and sub-category strategies specific to Funds & Investments Managing supplier relationships and governance , ensuring strong performance and value delivery Applying commercial expertise to drive cost optimisation and total cost of ownership (TCO) Ensuring all sourcing activity is compliant with regulatory, risk, and audit requirements Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective sourcing outcomes Contributing to continuous improvement across sourcing practices and processes What We're Looking For: Proven experience in end-to-end sourcing , ideally in Funds & Investments or related financial services categories Strong category management and commercial negotiation skills Experience working within a regulated environment (Financial Services preferred) Solid understanding of contract terms, risk mitigation, and supplier governance Ability to manage stakeholders and suppliers effectively Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba or similar) is highly beneficial Why Apply? Opportunity to work on high-value sourcing activity within a major financial services environment Role with real commercial ownership and supplier exposure High visibility across procurement and business stakeholders If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration! Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise. 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. Adecco/ 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.

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Compliance Officer Location: Harlow, Essex Hybrid 3 days a week Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months) Rate: £350.88 PAYE / £450 Umbrella per day We are seeking a proactive and technically capable Assistant Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Compliance Manager to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant mechanical and electrical services across its housing portfolio. Working closely with the M&E Manager, you will help ensure that key building services and safety systems remain compliant, well-maintained, and fully operational. This includes heating systems, electrical installations (domestic and communal), EICRs, fire alarm systems, AOV systems, lifts, and other fire safety assets. You will also be responsible for producing and managing weekly compliance data. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining technical surveying, contractor management, compliance monitoring, and resident-focused service delivery. Key Responsibilities Deputise for the M&E Manager when required Attend management meetings as necessary Review, edit, and finalise weekly and monthly compliance reports Assess contractor reports, certificates, and remedial works for accuracy and completeness Provide technical guidance on electrical safety, installations, and improvements Support procurement, contract management, and quality assurance processes Conduct audits of compliance data Assist in developing policies, procedures, and continuous improvement plans Work collaboratively across teams to ensure effective delivery of repairs and upgrades The ideal candidate will: Have a solid understanding of electrical services, building systems, or compliance processes Hold a relevant technical qualification (Electrical, HNC/D, or Level 3 equivalent) Be confident conducting surveys, inspections, and interpreting technical standards Demonstrate strong communication, reporting, and organisational skills Build effective relationships with residents, contractors, and colleagues Show a strong commitment to safety, quality, and public service To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected, London-based executive search firm with a strong reputation for delivering diverse, high-impact leadership solutions across the public and private sectors. Known for its values-led approach and commitment to excellence, the business operates at the forefront of interim and executive hiring, partnering with some of the UK's most influential organisations. This is a pivotal role within the Interim division, sitting at the heart of operations, compliance, and delivery. You will act as a central figure across the business, ensuring processes run seamlessly, compliance standards are met, and stakeholders receive an exceptional level of support. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is looking to take ownership of a broad and impactful remit. OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER ROLE: Supporting the Interim team with day-to-day operational coordination and administrative delivery Managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings, interviews, and key stakeholder interactions Overseeing contractor onboarding processes, ensuring full compliance (including IR35 and right to work) Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients Leading supplier management, including due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring Managing and coordinating bid and framework opportunities, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions Supporting public sector framework applications and renewals Taking ownership of data protection processes, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and internal policies Leading audit preparation, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives Producing accurate reports, trackers, and compliance documentation for senior stakeholders Identifying process improvements and driving operational efficiency across the interim function OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER ESSENTIALS: Previous experience in operations, compliance, or governance within recruitment, interim management, or professional services Strong understanding of compliance processes, audit preparation, and documentation control Experience supporting bids, tenders, or framework submissions (ideally within the public sector) Confident in managing supplier relationships, due diligence processes, and compliance requirements Working knowledge of data protection principles and handling sensitive information Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels Proactive, solutions-focused, and confident, taking ownership of processes and improvements OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER BENEFITS: Opportunity to join a market-leading, purpose-driven executive search firm A broad and impactful role with real ownership and visibility across the business Strong career development and progression opportunities Collaborative, values-led working environment Exposure to high-profile clients and projects across multiple sectors Central London location with flexible working options If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information. At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

My client is a well-established & highly reputable accounts practice in need of an experienced Client Manager / Practice Accountant. This role pays up to £50,000 and is based in Richmond (South West London / Surrey). It is a full-time, 5-day-a-week office-based position, with no work-from-home options. To be considered for this position, you will have previous experience with an accounts practice and be either fully or part ACCA or ACA qualified. As an experienced Practice Accountant / Client Manager, you will be leading audit teams, managing client relationships, and running your own portfolio of smaller engagements The ideal candidate will have experience in the following key areas: Auditing (Lead / Senior) Tax reporting Experience in preparing statutory financial statements under FRS 102 / FRS 105 Sound working knowledge of ISAs (UK) and UK GAAP. Competent user of audit software - CCH, CaseWare, Inflo or similar Supervising, coaching, and reviewing the work of junior staff My client is looking for an outgoing and confident Client Accountant / Practice Accountant to work at a senior level and help grow the business. With free onsite parking, my client is based in the Richmond area of South West London / Surrey. In return for hard work and dedication, my client is paying a salary of between £35,000 - £50,000, depending on experience & qualifications.